Dasavathara Charthu 2026 | Thazhava Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Kollam
Dasavathara Charthu 2026 will be held from October 12 to October 22 at Thazhava Sree Krishna Swamy Temple in Kollam district, Kerala, as part of the Navaratri celebrations. Devotees are invited to witness the sacred darshan of Lord Maha Vishnu in his ten divine incarnations and his Maha Vishnu form on the concluding day. The ritual will be conducted under the guidance of Brahmashree Durga Dasan Thirumeni of Kadampattu Madam, Vallikavu. The divine forms will be adorned by Sri R. Rajeev of Mekkumkara Madam, Karakulam, Thiruvananthapuram. The eleven-day festival includes daily Bhagavatha Parayanam, Uchapooja, Avatarapooja, Deepakazhcha, Deeparadhana, cultural programmes and special offerings dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu.
Dasavathara Charthu represents the ten incarnations of Lord Maha Vishnu. Each day of the festival features a different divine form, beginning with Matsya Avataram and continuing through Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Sri Rama, Balarama, Sri Krishna and Mohini. The festival concludes on October 22 with the Maha Vishnu form.
Dasavathara Charthu 2026 Schedule
October 12, Monday: Matsya Avataram
October 13, Tuesday: Kurma Avataram
October 14, Wednesday: Varaha Avataram
October 15, Thursday: Narasimha Avataram
October 16, Friday: Vamana Avataram
October 17, Saturday: Parashurama Avataram
October 18, Sunday: Sri Rama Avataram
October 19, Monday: Balarama Avataram
October 20, Tuesday: Sri Krishna Avataram
October 21, Wednesday: Mohini Form
October 22, Thursday: Maha Vishnu Form
Daily Pooja and Darshan Timings
The following rituals and devotional activities will be conducted daily during the Dasavathara Charthu festival.
8:00 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam
10:30 AM: Uchapooja
4:30 PM: Darshan of the adorned deity
7:00 PM: Deepakazhcha and Deeparadhana
7:30 PM: Avatarapooja
Cultural Programmes and Temple Arts
Traditional temple art forms and devotional performances will be held from 6:00 PM onwards during the festival. The programmes provide devotees with opportunities to experience Kerala's traditional performing arts and devotional music in a spiritual atmosphere.
The cultural programmes include:
1. Nadaswaram
2. Chenda Melam
3. Sopanam Music
4. Dance Performances
5. Devotional Songs
6. Ottanthullal
7. Sheethankan Thullal
8. Bhajans
Special Poojas and Offerings
Various special offerings will be performed throughout the Dasavathara Charthu celebrations. Devotees can participate in these rituals to seek the blessings of Lord Maha Vishnu for prosperity, family harmony, educational progress, good health and overall well-being.
Special Poojas and Archana:
Purusha Sooktham
Bhagya Sooktham
Shatru Samhara Pushpanjali
Santhana Gopalarchana
Vidya Gopalarchana
Special Prasadam Offerings:
Neypayasam
Palpayasam
Unniyappam
Trimadhuram
Other traditional temple offerings
Palpayasam Distribution During the Festival
Palpayasam will be distributed to devotees after Deeparadhana on all eleven days of the festival. Devotees wishing to contribute milk, rice or sugar for preparing Palpayasam are requested to contact the temple advisory committee. This daily offering is one of the special features of the Dasavathara Charthu celebrations at Thazhava Sree Krishna Swamy Temple.
Special Programmes on October 22, 2026
October 22 marks the concluding day of Dasavathara Charthu 2026, featuring the divine Maha Vishnu form. On this auspicious occasion, Sree Radheyam Bhajans of Haripad will present Namajapalahari at 6:00 PM. Sahasranama, Sudarshana Mantra and Ashtakshari Mantra will also be performed as part of the concluding day's devotional observances.
Visit Thazhava Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
Dasavathara Charthu is an auspicious occasion for devotees to worship Lord Maha Vishnu through the darshan of his divine incarnations. The festival brings together sacred rituals, devotional offerings, traditional temple arts and spiritual celebrations. All devotees are warmly invited to Thazhava Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Kollam, Kerala, from October 12 to October 22, 2026, to participate in the festival and seek the blessings of Lord Maha Vishnu.
Temple Location
📍 Thazhava Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Kollam district, Kerala.
