Vrischikam Chirappu Mahotsavam 2025 | Pallippuram Sree Bhadrakali Temple Alappuzha

വൃശ്ചികം ചിരപ്പ് മഹോത്സവം 2025 | പാലിപ്പുറം ശ്രീ ഭദ്രകാളി ക്ഷേത്രം അലപ്പുഴ | Vrischikam Chirappu Mahotsavam 2025 Pallippuram Sree Bhadrakali Temple Alappuzha

Vrischikam Chirappu Mahotsavam is one of the most vibrant and spiritually uplifting festivals celebrated in Kerala during the auspicious Malayalam month of Vrischikam. This sacred festival is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the fierce yet compassionate deity who is believed to protect devotees from negativity and bless them with strength, prosperity, and well-being. The festival marks a period of divine awakening, where the entire temple atmosphere becomes charged with spiritual energy and devotional fervour. Traditionally observed with deep reverence, Vrischikam Chirappu Mahotsavam blends ancient rituals, cultural traditions, and community participation, making it a significant celebration for devotees. During this festival, temples—especially those dedicated to Bhadrakali—are adorned with colourful decorations, oil lamps, flower garlands, and traditional motifs that transform the entire space into a divine setting. The celebrations typically begin early in the morning with special poojas, homams, offerings, and rituals that invoke the blessings of the Goddess. Devotees perform ‘niramala’, ‘deeparadhana’, and other age-old customs that showcase Kerala’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Throughout the day, the temple resonates with the powerful rhythms of chenda melam, panchari melam, traditional drums, cymbals, and devotional music that uplift the mind and create a sacred ambience. One of the highlights of Vrischikam Chirappu Mahotsavam is the grand procession, where the deity is taken around the temple premises accompanied by traditional art forms, temple musicians, and devotees carrying lamps and offerings. This spectacular procession attracts large crowds, making it a majestic sight filled with devotion, colour, and festivity. Many temples also host cultural programs such as classical dance, folk performances, and devotional concerts, offering devotees a chance to experience Kerala’s artistic excellence. For devotees, Vrischikam Chirappu Mahotsavam is more than a festival—it is a heartfelt spiritual experience that strengthens their connection with the divine. Families gather, communities unite, and people from various places visit the temples to participate in the rituals and receive the blessings of Goddess Bhadrakali. The belief that participating in this festival brings peace, health, prosperity, and divine protection makes it one of the most eagerly awaited celebrations of the year. With its blend of devotion, culture, tradition, and unity, Vrischikam Chirappu Mahotsavam beautifully reflects the soul of Kerala’s temple heritage.

Temple Location

📍 Pallippuram Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Vettikode, Pallipuram, Kerala 690503

Accessibility

🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Pallippuram Junction - 1 Km

🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pallippuram Bus Stop - 500 m

🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Cherthala Railway Station - 14 Km

✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 55 Km