ആലപ്പുഴയിലെ എറണാകാട് ശ്രീനാലുവിള ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 2026 ഏപ്രിൽ 15 മുതൽ 18 വരെ പൊങ്കാല, അൻപൊലി, അരീപ്പറ അകത്തെഴുന്നള്ളത്ത് ഉത്സവം ഭക്തിപൂർവ്വം നടത്തപ്പെടും, സമ്പന്നമായ പരമ്പരാഗത പൂജകളും പ്രകടനങ്ങളും ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
പൊങ്കാല, അൻപൊലി, അരീപ്പറ അകത്തെഴുന്നള്ളത്ത് 2026 എറണാകാട് ശ്രീ നാലുവിള ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം ആലപ്പുഴ | Pongala, Anpoli, Areepara Akathezhunnallathu 2026 Ennakkad Sree Naaluvila Devi Temple Alappuzha
The Ennakkad Sree Naaluvila Devi Temple in Alappuzha is renowned for its vibrant and spiritually enriching festivals, with the Pongala, Anpoli and Areeppara Akathezhunnallathu celebrations being the most prominent events of the year.
These festivals hold deep religious significance and attract devotees from across Kerala and beyond, eager to participate in the rituals and witness the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The festival begins with Pongala, a unique ritual predominantly performed by women who prepare a special offering of rice, jaggery, coconut and other ingredients in earthen pots. This act of devotion is believed to please the goddess and invoke her blessings for prosperity, health and well being. The temple premises come alive with the fragrance of cooking and the energy of thousands of devotees participating in this heartfelt offering.
Following the Pongala, the Anpoli ceremony takes place which is marked by elaborate rituals, traditional music and processions. The event is characterized by rhythmic drumming, chanting of sacred hymns and the performance of ancient temple art forms. Devotees gather in large numbers to witness the divine presence and participate in the communal celebrations strengthening a sense of devotion and unity.
The festival reaches its grand culmination with the Areeppara Akathezhunnallathu, a spectacular inner courtyard procession of the deity accompanied by ceremonial rituals, lamp offerings and vibrant cultural performances. The goddess is carried in a beautifully decorated palanquin and devotees follow in reverence creating a mesmerizing visual of devotion, light and color.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Palli Unarthal
• Special Vishnu Pooja
• Pongala Offering
• Tiruvabharanam Procession
• Anpoli Ceremony with Traditional Music and Drums
• Areeppara Akathezhunnallathu
• Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• Devi Bhagavandana Parayanam
• Evening Deepa Aradhana
• Bhajans, Devotional Songs and Cultural Programs
Temple Location
📍 Ennakkad Sree Naaluvila Devi Temple, Kerala 689624.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/Landmark: Ennakkad Junction – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Ennakkad Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station – 8 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 115 Km
