കാടകാൽ തിരുവാതിര 2026 കടയ്ക്കൽ ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ, കൊല്ലം ഫെബ്രുവരി 21 മുതൽ മാർച്ച് 7 വരെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു, പ്രധാന തിരുവാതിര ഫെസ്റ്റിവൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി 27 ന്.
കടയ്ക്കൽ തിരുവാതിര 2026 കടയ്ക്കൽ ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Kadakkal Thiruvathira 2026 Kadakkal Devi Temple Kollam
Kadakkal Thiruvathira is one of the most vibrant and culturally significant festivals celebrated in Kollam district, Kerala, at the sacred Kadakkal Devi Temple. This annual festival draws devotees and tourists alike creating a remarkable confluence of faith, tradition and community spirit.
Renowned for its grandeur and devotional fervor, the festival showcases the unique rituals and customs dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the presiding deity of the temple who is worshipped as a powerful and benevolent mother goddess.
The festival spans over a fortnight commencing with various preparatory rituals, cultural programs and ceremonial arrangements that set the stage for the main Thiruvathira night.
Devotees from across Kerala and beyond gather to witness and participate in the elaborate ceremonies, which include traditional poojas, processions and folk performances that have been preserved over generations. The rhythmic beats of drums the colorful decorations of the temple premises, and the lighting of lamps create an atmosphere charged with devotion and celebration.
Thiruvathira, the highlight of the festival is marked by its distinctive night-long observances and traditional dances that honor the goddess. Women devotees often observe fasts, perform special prayers, and engage in ritualistic dances reflecting the deep rooted cultural heritage of Kerala. The festival also fosters communal harmony bringing together people of diverse backgrounds in a shared expression of faith and devotion.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Special Poojas and Rituals
• Pongala Offering
• Kuthirayeduppu Procession
• Kuthiyottam Ritual
• Cultural Programs and Performing Arts
• Percussion Music & Religious Discourses
• Caparisoned Elephants & Gajamela
• Fireworks and Sheevali
Temple Location
📍 Kadakkal Devi Temple, Altharamoodu, Kadakkal, Kerala 691536.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Kadakkal – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kadakkal Bus Stand – 1.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Sasthamkotta Railway Station – 20 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 92 Km
