ശ്രീ പനിച്ചിക്കാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം, കണ്ണൂരിൽ 2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 20 മുതൽ 22 വരെ തിരുവുത്സവം ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടും, പരമ്പരാഗത കേരളീയ തീർത്ഥകര്യങ്ങൾ, തെയ്യം പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ, ഉത്സവച്ചടങ്ങുകൾ എന്നിവയോടുകൂടി.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2026 ശ്രീ പനിച്ചിക്കാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം കണ്ണൂർ | Thiruvutsavam 2026 Sree Panachikkavu Temple Kannur
Thiruvutsavam at Sree Panachikkavu Temple, Kannur is one of the most revered and vibrant temple festivals in northern Kerala, celebrated with immense devotion, cultural grandeur, and traditional rituals. The festival honors the presiding deities of the temple blending spiritual practices with the colorful artistic heritage of Kerala.
Devotees from nearby villages and distant places gather to participate in the sacred celebrations seeking blessings, prosperity and divine protection.
The festival begins with the ceremonial Kodiyettam which marks the official start and symbolizes the awakening of divine energy in the temple. Throughout the festival, the temple comes alive with poojas, abhishekams, and special offerings including Guru Pooja, Devi Pooja and rituals dedicated to serpent deities. These ceremonies are performed by the temple priests with precise adherence to ancient customs ensuring that the spiritual atmosphere remains vibrant and powerful.
A highlight of Thiruvutsavam is the Theyyam performances, traditional ritualistic art forms unique to northern Kerala. Various deities, ancestral spirits, and legendary figures are represented through colorful costumes, elaborate face paintings and mesmerizing dance movements accompanied by rhythmic percussion instruments. Each performance is not only a spectacle but also a sacred offering believed to invoke the presence of the divine and bless the devotees.
Other traditional elements such as Vellattam, Kalasham processions and Koodiyattam add to the grandeur of the festival. The festival also includes unique rituals like Thottams and Kuli ceremonies, which hold deep cultural and religious significance. The concluding rituals including the Aarattu and Kodiyirakkam symbolize the completion of the divine celebrations and the blessings of the deities being bestowed upon the devotees.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 7:00 AM: Temple rituals led by Thantri Velloorillam Parameswaran Namboothiri
• 7:30 AM: Guru Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Devi Pooja
• 8:30 AM: Gulikan Pooja & Naga Deity Offerings
• 9:00 AM: Kavil Keral (Temple Entry)
• 9:30 AM: Kodiyettam (Flag Hoisting)
• 10:00 AM: Gurudev’s Vellattam
• 10:30 AM: Karivedan Thottam
• 11:00 AM: Thalachimon Thottam
• 11:30 AM: Aryapoonkanni Mata Thottam & Thampuratti Kuli
• 12:00 PM: Koodiyattam Performance
• 12:30 PM: Valya Thampuratti Thottam
21-02-2026 (Saturday) – 1201 Kumbham 09
• 5:00 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 5:10 AM: Nirmalyam Darshan
• 5:30 AM: Abhishekam & Malar Nivedyam
• 5:45 AM: Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Kalam Karikkal
• 11:00 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 5:00 PM: Nagakhandan Deity Procession & Pooja
• 5:30 PM: Karanavar Theyyam
• 6:30 PM: Ponmalakkar Theyyam (Gurudev’s Vellattam)
• 7:00 PM: Karivedan Vellattam
• 7:30 PM: Thalachillon Vellattam
• 8:00 PM: Valya Thampuratti Thottam & Kalasham Procession
• 8:30 PM: Vettakoruman Vellattam
• 9:00 PM: Gulikan Deity Vellattam
• 9:30 PM: Thampuratti Kuli & Koodiyattam
• 10:00 PM: Karivedan Theyyam
22-02-2026 (Sunday) – 1201 Kumbham 10
• 5:00 AM: Bhootham Theyyam
• 5:30 AM: Vettakoruman Theyyam
• 6:00 AM: Thalachillon Theyyam
• 6:30 AM: Appakkallan Theyyam
• 7:00 AM: Rakthagulikan Deity Thirumudi
• 7:30 AM: Devathar, Gurudev Thirumudi, Ilayadathu Bhagavathi Thirumudi
• 8:00 AM: Valya Thampuratti Thirumudi
• 8:30 AM: Aryapoonkanni Mata Thirumudi
• 9:00 AM: Koodiyattam Performances
• 10:00 AM: Aarattu (Holy Bath)
• 10:30 AM: Kodiyirakkam (Flag Lowering)
Temple Location
📍 Sree Panachikkavu Temple, Chovva Mambaram Rd, Kadachira, Kerala 670621.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Chovva Junction – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kannur KSRTC / Private Bus Stand – 3 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station – 4 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Kannur International Airport – 27 Km
Contact
📞 +91 80755 21022
