ശ്രീ കൃഷ്ണ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം, ഏലപ്പാറ, ഇടുക്കിയിൽ നടക്കുന്ന തിരു ഉത്സവവും ശ്രീമദ് ഭാഗവത സപ്താഹയജ്ഞവും 2026 ഏപ്രിൽ 1 മുതൽ ഏപ്രിൽ 10 വരെ നടത്തപ്പെടുന്നു, ദശദിനങ്ങളിലായി വിശുദ്ധ ചടങ്ങുകൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, പരമ്പരാഗത ക്ഷേത്രോത്സവങ്ങൾ എന്നിവ അനുഭവിക്കാം.
തിരു ഉത്സവവും ശ്രീമദ് ഭാഗവത സപ്താഹയജ്ഞവും 2026 ശ്രീ കൃഷ്ണ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം ഇടുക്കി | Thiru Utsavam & Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthahayajnam 2026 Sree Krishna Swami Temple Idukki
The Thiru Utsavam and Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthahayajnam at Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Elappara, Idukki is one of the most revered and vibrant temple festivals in Kerala drawing devotees from across the region.
This grand festival is celebrated with deep devotion and a spirit of communal harmony offering a unique blend of spiritual, cultural, and traditional experiences. The festival is centered around the worship of Lord Krishna with a series of rituals and ceremonies designed to purify the mind, uplift the soul and strengthen the community’s bond with the divine.
The festival spans several days featuring a wide range of religious activities including Kalabhishekam, Kalasha Pooja and Pushpabhishekam, which are elaborate offerings and rituals performed to invoke divine blessings. Devotional music, chanting and recitations from the Srimad Bhagavatham play a central role guiding devotees through spiritual reflection and meditation. Ghoshayatra, the ceremonial procession of the deity along with traditional temple dances like Devanritham and Arjuna Nritham add to the vibrancy of the celebrations attracting large crowds eager to witness these cultural spectacles.
The festival also highlights Kerala’s rich performing arts heritage with Tamboola Melam, Kaikottikkali and various children’s cultural programs showcasing traditional music, dance and folk arts. Community participation is an essential aspect and events like Samoohasadyam, the communal feast bring people together in celebration and devotion. The festival culminates with the Aarattu, a sacred bathing ceremony of the deity symbolizing divine grace and purification.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kalabhishekam
• Utsava Kelika
• Kalasha Pooja
• Ghoshayatra
• Devanritham
• Arjuna Nritham
• Pookkavadi
• Tamboola Melam
• Aarattu
• Kaikottikkali
• Children’s Cultural Programs
• Pushpabhishekam
• Samoohasadyam
• Music & Fireworks Program
• Special Discourses & Prabhashanams
Temple Location
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Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Elappara, Kerala 685501.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Elappara Town – 0.5 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Elappara Bus Stand – 0.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station – 75 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 110 Km
