തെക്കൻഗുരുവായൂർ ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം, കൊല്ലം എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ 2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 15 മുതൽ 25 വരെ നടത്തപ്പെടുന്ന കൃഷ്ണമഹോത്സവം 2026, ഫെബ്രുവരി 15-ന് മഹാശിവരാത്രി, ഫെബ്രുവരി 16-ന് തൃക്കൊടിയേറ്റ്, ഫെബ്രുവരി 24-ന് പള്ളിവേട്ട മഹോത്സവവും തെക്കൻഗുരുവായൂർ പകൽപ്പൂരം, തുടർന്ന് ഫെബ്രുവരി 25-ന് തിരുവാറാട്ട് എന്നീ പ്രധാന ചടങ്ങുകളോടെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
കൃഷ്ണ മഹോത്സവം 2026 തെക്കൻഗുരുവായൂർ ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Krishna Mahotsavam 2026 Thekkan Guruvayoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple Kollam
Krishna Mahotsavam is one of the most important annual festivals celebrated with great devotion and cultural splendour at Thekkan Guruvayoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple in Kollam district, Kerala. Rooted deeply in Kerala’s temple traditions, this festival reflects the spiritual, artistic and communal heritage associated with the worship of Lord Krishna and the temple’s long standing customs.
The festival spans several days and includes a rich sequence of ritualistic worship, temple ceremonies and vibrant cultural programmes. Each day begins in the early hours of the morning with sacred rites such as Palliyunarthal, Ganapathi Homam, Usha Pooja, Sreebali and Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere for devotees. Annadanam, the offering of free food is an integral part of the Mahotsavam symbolising compassion and service, and is attended by large numbers of devotees every day.
One of the highlights of the festival is Maha Shivaratri observed with special poojas, night long worship, devotional music and traditional art forms. The ceremonial Thrikodiyettu marks the formal commencement of the Mahotsavam followed by days of Utsavams conducted with the active participation of different karas reflecting strong community involvement and unity.
Evenings during Krishna Mahotsavam are especially vibrant featuring classical and folk art performances such as Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, devotional dance dramas, bhajan and super hit ganamelas by renowned orchestras. Traditional temple percussion ensembles like Panchavadyam and Panchari Melam along with Nadaswaram and Thavil add grandeur to the celebrations.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 8:15 AM – Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 10:30 AM – Annadanam
• 6:45 PM – Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM onwards – Nrithya Sandhya (Dance Programmes)
• 9:00 PM – Five Poojas & Kalasham for Sree Mahadeva
• 9:15 PM onwards – Thiruvathirakali
• 1:00 AM onwards – Dance Drama
February 16, 2026 (Monday) – Thrikodiyettu
• Morning – Thrikodiyettu (Flag Hoisting Ceremony)
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 8:15 AM – Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam
• Evening – Deeparadhana & Vilakkacharam
February 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 8:15 AM – Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 8:30 AM – Annadanam
• 10:30 AM – Kalasha Poojas & Ucha Pooja
• 6:00 PM – Special Nadaswaram & Thavil
• 6:45 PM – Deeparadhana
• 8:15 PM onwards – Nrithya Sandhya
• 8:30 PM – Vilakkacharam
February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 8:15 AM – Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 8:30 AM – Annadanam
• 10:30 AM – Kalasha Poojas & Ucha Pooja
• 6:00 PM – Nrithya Sandhya
• 6:45 PM – Deeparadhana
• 8:15 PM onwards – Ganamela
• 8:30 PM – Vilakkacharam
February 19, 2026 (Thursday) – Krishna Mahotsavam Day
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 8:15 AM – Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 8:30 AM – Annadanam
• 10:30 AM – Kalasha Poojas & Ucha Pooja
• 5:00 PM – Kaazhcha Seeveli & Nadaswaram
• 6:45 PM – Deeparadhana
• 8:15 PM onwards – Super Hit Ganamela
• 8:30 PM – Vilakkacharam
February 20, 2026 (Friday)
• 4:00 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 11:00 AM – Utsavabali Darshan & Community Feast
• 5:00 PM – Thalappoli Procession
• 7:30 PM – Spiritual Musical Programme
• 10:00 PM onwards – Kathakali Performance
February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 7:45 AM – Sree Bali & Sree Bhoothabali
• 8:15 AM – Srimad Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 8:15 AM – Annadanam
• 8:30 AM – Panchagavya Kalasha Pooja & Navakalasha Pooja
• 10:30 AM – Ucha Pooja with Kalashabhishekam & Sree Bali
• 5:45 PM – Thalappoli Procession with Panchari Melam, Nadaswaram & Caparisoned Elephants
• 6:00 PM – Bhajans (Devageetham Bhajans, Sasthamkotta)
• 6:45 PM – Deeparadhana
• 7:45 PM – Athazha Pooja
• 8:00 PM – Sree Bali & Sree Bhoothabali
• 8:15 PM onwards – Super Hit Ganamela
• 8:30 PM – Vilakkacharam & Fireworks
February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 8:15 AM – Annadanam
• 10:30 AM – Ucha Pooja
• 5:45 PM – Thalappoli Procession
• 6:45 PM – Deeparadhana
• 8:15 PM onwards – Super Hit Ganamela
• 8:30 PM – Vilakkacharam & Fireworks
February 23, 2026 (Monday)
• 4:30 AM – Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 8:15 AM – Annadanam
• 10:30 AM – Ucha Pooja
• 5:45 PM – Grand Thalappoli Procession
• 6:30 PM – Cultural Dance Programme
• 6:45 PM – Deeparadhana
• 8:15 PM onwards – Ganamela
• 8:30 PM – Vilakkacharam & Aakaasha Pooram
February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) – Pallivetta Mahotsavam & Pakalpooram
• Morning – Special Poojas
• Daytime – Thekkan Guruvayoor Pakalpooram
• Evening – Pallivetta Mahotsavam
February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) – Thiruvaarattu (Festival Conclusion)
• 6:00 AM – Palliyunarthal & Morning Rituals
• 6:15 AM – Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Usha Pooja & Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 8:15 AM – Annadanam
• 5:00 PM – Anujnapooja & Aarattu Bali
• 5:30 PM – Thiruvaarattu Procession
• 8:00 PM – Aarattu Return, Kodiyirakku & Deeparadhana
• 8:30 PM onwards – Super Hit Ganamela
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Chavara / Thevalakkara – 2 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thevalakkara Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Karunagappally Railway Station – 10 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 75 Km
CONTACT
📞 0476 2872 053, +91 91887 62057
📧 thekkanguruvayoor@gmail.com
