മഹാ താലപ്പൊലി മഹോത്സവം 2026 മലയാറ്റൂർ, എറണാകുളം സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്ന ആറാട്ടുകടവ് ശ്രീ ദുർഗ്ഗാദേവീ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ പരമ്പരാഗത ചടങ്ങുകളോടും ഭക്തിപരമായ ചടങ്ങുകളോടും 2026 ജനുവരി 15 മുതൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി 26 വരെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
മഹാ താലപ്പൊലി മഹോത്സവം 2026 ആറാട്ടുകടവ് ശ്രീ ദുർഗ്ഗാദേവീ ക്ഷേത്രം എറണാകുളം | Maha Thalapoli Mahotsavam 2026 Aarattukadavu Sree Durga Devi Temple Ernakulam
Maha Thalapoli Mahotsavam at Aarattukadavu Sree Durga Devi Temple, Ernakulam is one of the most vibrant and spiritually enriching temple festivals in Kerala. Celebrated with deep devotion and traditional grandeur, this festival honors Goddess Durga and brings together devotees from across the region to participate in an array of religious rituals and cultural activities.
The festival is renowned for its colorful processions, rhythmic drum performances and the captivating display of Thalapoli, a ceremonial procession where women carry beautifully decorated plates of offerings symbolizing prosperity and devotion.
The temple premises come alive with the fragrance of incense, the sound of conch shells and the beat of traditional instruments. Devotees engage in various forms of worship, including special poojas, offerings and rituals dedicated to the Goddess.
A central highlight of the festival is the Pongala, where women devotees cook a sacred offering of rice, jaggery and coconut in earthen pots filling the temple grounds with a sense of community, devotion and spiritual energy.
The festival also showcases the rich cultural heritage of Kerala through traditional art forms, music and dance performances. The evening hours are marked by ceremonial rituals, devotional singing and an aura of serenity that envelops the entire temple. The festival provides an opportunity for devotees to seek blessings for prosperity, health and harmony while also offering a chance to experience Kerala’s unique temple traditions firsthand.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Thrikkodiyet – February 20, 2026
• Kai Kottikalimamangam
• Devotional Offerings to the Goddess
• Pongala
• Navaratri Evening Rituals
• Thalapoli Processions and Cultural Programs
Temple Location
📍 Aarattukadavu Sree Durga Devi Temple, Malayattoor, Kerala 683587.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Malayattoor – 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Malayattoor Bus Stop – 1 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Angamaly Railway Station – 12 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 38 km
