Vishu Pongala 2026

Vishu Pongala

The Vishu Pongala at Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram is a sacred annual festival celebrated with deep devotion and traditional rituals. In the year 2026, the festival will be observed on 15.04.2026, bringing together thousands of devotees from different parts of Kerala. The day begins early in the morning with the auspicious Ganapathi Homam at 6:00 AM seeking blessings for a prosperous and obstacle-free celebration.

The highlight of the festival is the community Pongala at 10:00 AM where women devotees prepare offerings in earthen pots dedicated to the goddess. The entire temple surroundings become filled with devotion, chants and the aroma of sacred offerings. This ritual symbolizes purity, devotion and the divine presence of the goddess blessing her devotees.

After the rituals, at 12:00 Noon, the pooja concludes with Pongala Nivedyam which is offered to the deity. Following this, kanji distribution is arranged for all devotees, reflecting the temple’s spirit of sharing and hospitality.

🔥 Ganapathi Homam

🍚 Pongala Offering

🙏 Pooja

🪔 Deepam Lighting
Vishu Pongala at Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple
Vishu Pongala Notice

📅 Vishu Pongala 2026 Schedule

Ganapathi Homam – 6:00 AM

The festival begins with the sacred Ganapathi Homam, a fire ritual performed to invoke Lord Ganesha’s blessings for a smooth and auspicious start.

Community Pongala – 10:00 AM

Devotees gather to prepare the holy Pongala offering in earthen pots, symbolizing devotion and gratitude to the Goddess.

Pongala Nivedyam – 12:00 Noon

After the pooja, the prepared Pongala is offered to the deity as Nivedyam, seeking divine blessings and prosperity.

Special Vishu Pooja

Special prayers and rituals are conducted as part of Vishu celebrations, enhancing the spiritual significance of the day.

Kanji Distribution

The event concludes with the distribution of sacred kanji to devotees, symbolizing unity and community sharing.

Key Highlights of Vishu Pongala

Ganapathi Homam

The sacred Ganapathi Homam marks the beginning of the Vishu Pongala Festival, invoking Lord Ganesha’s blessings for prosperity and success.

Community Pongala

Devotees participate in the community Pongala, preparing sacred offerings as a symbol of devotion during the Vishu celebrations.

Pongala Nivedyam

The prepared offerings are dedicated as Pongala Nivedyam to the deity, seeking divine blessings during the Vishu Pongala.

Special Vishu Pooja

Special Vishu Pooja rituals are conducted, enhancing the spiritual importance of the festival day.

Kanji Distribution

The event concludes with kanji distribution, symbolizing unity, sharing, and blessings among all devotees.

Devotee Gathering

The Vishu Pongala Festival witnesses a large gathering of devotees, creating a spiritually vibrant atmosphere filled with devotion, unity, and cultural tradition.

Vishu Pongala

Location & Access

Venue: Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple, Trivandrum

Nearest Town: Kazhakkoottam (3 km)

Railway: Kazhakkoottam Railway Station (4 km)

Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (12 km)

Road: Well connected via NH 66 and Kulathoor Junction; regular KSRTC and private buses, taxis, and auto services are available to Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple, Kulathoor, Uchakada P.O, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695506

Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple Trivandrum Images