2026 മാർച്ച് 27 മുതൽ 31 വരെ കൊല്ലം അറയ്ക്കൽ ദേവീ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന മലക്കുട മഹോത്സവവും പൊങ്കാലയും 2026, പൊങ്കാല ചടങ്ങ് മാർച്ച് 29, 2026 നു നടക്കും.
മലക്കുട മഹോത്സവവും പൊങ്കാലയും 2026 ചിറക്കര ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Malakkuda Mahotsavam & Pongala 2026 Arackal Devi temple Kollam
The Malakkuda Mahotsavam & Pongala at Arackal Devi Temple, Kollam is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in the region attracting devotees and visitors from all over Kerala.
This festival is dedicated to the goddess of the temple, and it celebrates her divine blessings, power and benevolence. The temple comes alive with devotional fervor, traditional rituals and cultural activities creating an atmosphere of spirituality and community bonding.
A central highlight of the festival is the Pongala ritual, a unique and deeply revered offering performed by women devotees. Women gather in large numbers around the temple premises and surrounding areas preparing a special offering of rice, jaggery, coconut and other ingredients in clay pots. This act of devotion is believed to bring prosperity, health and spiritual fulfillment and the sight of thousands of women participating together is truly a spectacle of faith and unity.
The Mahotsavam also features a variety of traditional rituals including special poojas, processions and ceremonial worship of the deity. Temple priests perform these rituals with great devotion maintaining the sanctity and age old customs of the temple. In addition to the spiritual practices, the festival showcases cultural performances such as classical music, dance and folk art reflecting the rich heritage of Kerala.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Daily Special Poojas
• Pongala Ritual
• Thottampattu
• Malakkuda Mahotsavam & Pongala Procession
• Cultural Programs & Devotional Music
• Traditional Percussion Ensemble
• Nrithya Sandhya
• Sree Bhoothabali
• Temple Procession with Traditional Instruments
• Special Homams & Vedic Chanting
Temple Location
📍 Arackal Devi temple, Kerala 691532.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Malakkuda, Kollam – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kollam KSRTC / Malakkuda Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kollam Junction Railway Station – 25 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 75 Km
