2026 ജനുവരി 29 ചൊവ്വ, പ്രതിഷ്ഠ വാർഷികവും പൊങ്കാലയും, ഫെബ്രുവരി 2 മുതൽ 10 വരെ പറയ്ക്കെഴുന്നള്ളിപ്പ് മഹോത്സവം, 2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 11 ബുധൻ, ഉച്ഛാര മഹോത്സവം എന്നിവ അനുഭവിക്കൂ, ആലപ്പുഴയിലെ തിരു എരുത്തിക്കാവ് ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങൾ, ഭക്തിനിവേദനങ്ങൾ, കലാപരിപാടികൾ എന്നിവയോടുകൂടി
ഉച്ചാര മഹോത്സവം 2026 തിരു എരുത്തിക്കാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം ആലപ്പുഴ | Uchara Mahotsavam 2026 Thiru Eruthikkavu Temple Alappuzha
Thiru Eruthikkavu Temple, located in Aranootimangalam, Mannan in Alappuzha, comes alive with vibrant spiritual energy during the annual Uchara Mahotsavam 2026. The festival is a grand celebration of devotion, tradition and community drawing devotees from across the region to partake in its sacred rituals and cultural programs.
The festivities begin with the Prathishta Varshikam and Pongala on January 29, 2026 marking the anniversary of the temple’s consecration and the offering of Pongala a ritual where devotees prepare special rice offerings to please the Goddess.
Following this, the Paraykk Ezunnellippu festival from February 2 to 10, 2026 features a series of morning and evening rituals, including Nirmalya Darshanam, Abhishekam, Ganapathi Homam, Usha Pooja and special cultural offerings. Each day the temple opens early welcoming devotees to witness the sacred ceremonies, while the community participates in processions and devotional music performances that add a festive charm to the spiritual proceedings.
The grand culmination of the festival is the Uchara Mahotsavam on February 11, 2026 celebrated with elaborate rituals, musical ensembles, devotional recitals, and cultural programs. The temple premises are adorned with lights, flowers and traditional decorations creating a serene yet festive atmosphere. Devotees engage in prayers, offer special naivedyam and seek the blessings of the Goddess, Durga and other deities revered in the temple. The festival not only emphasizes religious devotion but also fosters a sense of community as local families contribute to organizing feasts, processions and various cultural events.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening, Nirmalyam
• 4:30 AM: Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:00 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Navakam, Panchagavya Special Pooja, Kalasha Abhishekam
• 7:00 AM: Lighting the Pongala Lamp and Rituals
• 12:30 PM: Community Lunch (Sajesh Kompara, Mohanan Thekkecharuvil, Shibi Mullathanath Thampi, Shreemon Valiyaparambil, Renuk Rajasadanam, Sujith Surendran, V.K. Sarasamma Padmavilasam)
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 5:30 PM: Nadhaswaram – Sree Shuranad Krishnakumar, Evur Sudarshan
• 6:00 PM: Deepakazhcha
• 7:00 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Bhajans (Ochira Sree Parabrahma Bhajans)
02-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 19, Monday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession begins
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
• 6:30 PM: Thiruvathira
03-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 20, Tuesday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession begins
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
• 8:00 PM: Kaikottikali
04-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 21, Wednesday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 6:00 PM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
05-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 22, Thursday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession begins
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
• 8:30 PM: Kaikottikali
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
• 8:30 PM: Kaikottikali
07-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 24, Saturday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
• 8:30 PM: Special Dance Performance by Nataraja Nrithavidyalayam, Aranootimangalam
08-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 25, Sunday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
• 8:30 PM: Karaoke Song Program
09-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 26, Monday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
10-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 27, Tuesday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening
• 4:00–5:00 AM: Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Special Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Parade with Jeevatha Procession
• 5:00 PM: Temple Reopening
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM: Edirelppu
11-02-2026 (1201 Makaram 28, Wednesday)
• 4:00 AM: Temple Opening, Nirmalyam, Abhishekam
• 6:00 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 8:00 AM–3:00 PM: Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 3:30 PM: Deeparadhana, Fireworks
• 7:30 PM: Dance Drama
• 9:30 PM: Annadanam
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
Thiru Eruthikkavu Temple, Aranootimangalam, Mannan, Alappuzha.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Mannan, Alappuzha – 2 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Mannan Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kayamkulam Junction – 12 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 115 Km
CONTACT
📞 +91 70345 48687, +91 80866 77165 (S. Damodaran, Mannan Illam)
+91 99475 75254, +91 73561 83054 (Sajesh Kompara)
+91 95449 68272, +91 90616 10303 (Vivek, Sreenilayam)
