കുംഭപ്പൂര മഹോത്സവവും പൊങ്കാലയും 2026 മാർച്ച് 2 മുതൽ 4 വരെ (1201 കുംഭം 18–20) ഇടുക്കി ജില്ലയിലെ കുടയത്തൂരിലെ വയനക്കാവ് ദേവീ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ പൊങ്കാല, പ്രത്യേക പൂജകൾ, താലപ്പൊലി ഘോഷയാത്ര, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, അന്നദാനം എന്നിവയോടെ ഭക്തിപൂർവ്വം ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
കുംഭപ്പൂര മഹോത്സവവും പൊങ്കാല 2026 വയനക്കാവ് ദേവീ ക്ഷേത്രം ഇടുക്കി | Kumbhapoora Mahotsavam & Pongala 2026 Vayanakkavu Devi Temple Idukki
The Kumbhapoora Mahotsavam at Vayanakkavu Devi Temple in Kudayathoor, Idukki is a grand and spiritually significant celebration that attracts devotees from across Kerala and beyond.
Dedicated to the goddess Devi, the temple is renowned for its vibrant rituals, cultural heritage and devotional fervor. The festival is marked by a series of sacred ceremonies including Ganapathi Homam, morning and evening poojas, special Deeparadhana and the offering of Pongala, a ritual in which women devotees cook a sweet rice dish in earthen pots as an offering to the goddess.
A major highlight of the festival is the Thalappoli procession, a spectacular event where women carry traditional lamps and offerings in beautifully decorated plates accompanied by rhythmic percussion ensembles that echo through the temple premises. This procession symbolizes devotion, prosperity, and the cultural richness of Kerala temple traditions. The Mahotsavam also features Annadanam, a charitable practice where food is offered to devotees creating an atmosphere of communal harmony and generosity.
In addition to the rituals, the festival includes a variety of cultural programs that showcase Kerala’s classical and folk art forms. These include Kuchipudi, Kerala Nadanam, Thiruvathira, Kaikottikali, Vattakkali and other traditional dance performances along with devotional music concerts, orchestras and Bhakti Ganamela, enhancing the spiritual experience for all attendees. Special events like Garudan Parava and stage performances on the Mega Stage are also integral to the festivities captivating devotees and visitors alike.
It embodies devotion, community participation and the continuity of centuries old temple traditions offering devotees a unique opportunity to seek the blessings of the goddess while experiencing the vibrancy and spirituality of one of Idukki’s most cherished temple festivals.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
02-03-2026 (Monday) – Festival Day 1 (Kumbham 18)
• 5:00 AM – Temple Opening (Nada Thurakkal)
• 5:30 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM – Morning Pooja
• 9:00 AM – Pongala (Women Devotees Offering)
• 11:30 AM – Makam Thozhal (Special Darshan)
• 12:30 PM – Prasada Oottu (Annadanam)
• 5:00 PM – Evening Temple Opening
• 6:30 PM – Sarvaishwarya Pooja & Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM – Poomoodal Vazhipadu (Floral Offering)
• 7:30 PM – Annadanam (C.N. Rajendran Sponsorship)
• 7:45 PM – Cultural Programs:
– Kuchipudi – Durgalakshmi S. Vadakkedathu
– Kerala Nadanam – Vaiga Rajesh Kolapra
– Thiruvathira – Vayanakkavu Devi Temple
– Kaikottikali – Kalarikkalamma, Kolapra
– Vattakkali – Sree Bhavani, Karinkunnam
– Kaikottikali – Sree Mookambika Kaikottikali, Thodupuzha
– Classical Dance – Nataraja School, Moolamattom
• 9:00 PM – Bhakti Ganamela
03-03-2026 (Tuesday) – Main Festival Day (Kumbham 19)
• 6:45 PM – Special Deeparadhana (Temple opens after sunset due to Solar Eclipse)
• 7:45 PM – Spiritual Discourse – Rathnakumari Panaparambil
• 8:00 PM – Thalappoli Procession (From Parappinkara Pandal to Temple)
• 8:30 PM – Annadanam
• 9:00 PM – Mega Stage Show: Ragaritham, Thodupuzha
• 2:00 AM – Garudan Parava
04-03-2026 (Wednesday) – Festival Day 3 (Kumbham 20)
• 5:00 AM – Temple Opening
• 5:30 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM – Morning Pooja & Offerings
• 5:00 PM – Evening Temple Opening
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Special Poojas
Temple Location
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Vayanakkavu Devi Temple, Vayanakavu Temple Rd, Kudayathoor, Kerala 685590.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Kudayathoor – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thodupuzha Bus Stand – 15 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Junction Railway Station – 85 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 90 Km
