വിഷു മഹോത്സവം 2026 വെണ്മണി ശാർങ്ഗക്കാവ് ദേവീക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ഏപ്രിൽ 14 മുതൽ 16, 2026 വരെ പൗരാണിക ചടങ്ങുകൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, ഭക്തിഗാനങ്ങളോടുകൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
വിഷു മഹോത്സവം 2026 ശാർങ്ഗക്കാവ് ദേവീ ക്ഷേത്രം ആലപ്പുഴ | Vishu Mahotsavam 2026 Sharngakkavu Devi Temple Alappuzha
Vishu Mahotsavam at Sharngakkavu Devi Temple in Alappuzha is a grand and historic festival celebrated with deep devotion and cultural vibrancy. The temple dedicated to the all-powerful Sharngakkavu Devi has been a center of worship and spiritual heritage for centuries.
The festival brings together devotees from across the region to participate in traditional rituals, devotional music and spectacular cultural performances that highlight Kerala’s rich temple traditions.
The festival begins with early morning Harinaama Keerthanam where the chanting of the Lord’s names fills the temple precincts with a spiritual aura. This is followed by Bhagavatha Parayanam, the recitation of the sacred Bhagavata Purana, which is performed by renowned scholars and local devotees, creating an atmosphere of devotion and learning. One of the main highlights of the festival is the Kavadiaattam, a traditional dance performed by the Parashakti Seva Samithi and local community members showcasing martial and ritualistic art forms unique to Kerala’s temple culture.
Another striking feature is the Kettukazhcha where beautifully decorated effigies and structures are presented in grand processions. Devotional percussion ensembles including Melapperum, bring rhythm and energy to the festival while Sopanageetham performances by accomplished musicians add a classical and spiritual dimension to the celebrations. The evenings are marked by music and dance programs featuring local and state level award winning artists as well as mega musical performances that entertain devotees of all ages.
In addition to cultural programs, the festival emphasizes community participation, service and devotion. Traditional offerings, rituals like Velakali, Aal Pindi lamp offerings and Vilakkinnezhunnallippu are performed to seek the blessings of the Goddess for prosperity, harmony, and well-being. The temple premises also host a vibrant agricultural and trade fair continuing the legacy of showcasing local produce, handicrafts and traditional artifacts.
• 8:00 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam – Shri Shiva Shankara Pillai & Jayasree Santosh
• 5:00 PM: Cultural Conference – Chair: Shri O.P. Balan Nair
• 5:30 PM: Inauguration – Shri Saji Cheriyan (Minister of Fisheries)
• 6:00 PM: Main Lecture – Shri Sandeep Vachaspati
• 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Music Program “Sangeethamritam” – Ashwin Prakash Venmani, Violin: Shri Adoor Shivaji, Mridangam: Shri Kottayam Jayan & Shri Trivandrum Ramaswamy Iyer, Mukharshank: Shri Kunjumon, Nuranad
• 9:45 PM – 12:00 AM: Dance Performance – RLV Veena Vidyalayam, Puliyoor
15-04-2026 (Wednesday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinaama Keerthanam
• 8:00 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam – Shri Shiva Shankara Pillai & Jayasree Santosh
• 10:00 AM: Kavadiaattam – Parashakti Seva Samithi & Pundalkar Community
• 11:00 AM: Melapperum at Sharngakkavu Devi Sanctum – Shri Abhay Ramesh Marar & students of Mahadeva Kshetra Kala Peedam
• 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Velakkuzhunnallippu & Aal Pindi Lamp Offering
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Thirumumbil Vela
• 5:00 PM onwards: Vilakkinnezhunnallippu
• 2:30 PM onwards: Kettukazhcha
• 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM: Sopanageetham – Shri Elur Biju
• 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM: Bhajans – Director: Reji Ramapuram, Offering: Smt. Ponnamma G. Panicker & Gaurikrishna
16-04-2026 (Thursday)
• 5:00 AM: Harinaama Keerthanam
• 8:00 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam – Shri Gopalakrishna Pillai & Shri Ramachandran Pillai
• 7:00 PM onwards: Mega Musical Event – Trivandrum Voice Ganamela featuring Asianet Idea Star Singer winner & Playback Singers/Music Directors Shri Sreenath Shivashankar, M.G. Swarasagar & Team – Presented by Proveen Lal
Temple Location
📍 Sharngakkavu Devi Temple, Venmony, Kerala 689509.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/Landmark: Venmony – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Kalliyathra Junction Bus Stop – 0.8 Km
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Cheriyanad Railway Station – 4 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) – 107 Km
CONTACT
📞 Managing Trustee: Adv. P. Radhakrishnan Namboothiri - +91 94471 55547
President: O. P. Balan Nair - +91 94477 14512
Secretary: Ajithkumar D. Nair - +91 75101 18664
Treasurer: P. V. Venukumar - +91 93244 05396
