പൂയം പൊങ്കാല 2026 കടവത്ത് ശ്രീ ദുർഗ്ഗാ ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം, കൊല്ലം എന്നിടത്ത് ഞായറാഴ്ച, 2026 മാർച്ച് 1 ന് പൊങ്കാല സമർപ്പണങ്ങളും ഭദ്രദീപം ചടങ്ങുകളും ഉൾപ്പെടെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
പൂയം പൊങ്കാല 2026 കടവത്ത് ശ്രീ ദുർഗ്ഗാ ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Pooyam Pongala 2026 Kadavath Sree Durga Devi Temple Kollam
Pooyam Pongala at Kadavath Sree Durga Devi Temple, Kollam is one of the most revered and vibrant festivals celebrated in the region drawing devotees from across Kerala and beyond. This sacred event is dedicated to Kadavath Amma Mahamaya, the presiding goddess of the temple who is worshipped as a source of prosperity, protection and divine blessings.
The festival holds immense spiritual significance and is considered highly auspicious especially for women devotees who participate in the Pongala ritual with devotion and faith.
The festival is marked by the unique Pongala offering, where devotees prepare a special sweet dish made of rice, jaggery, coconut and ghee in earthen pots. These offerings are cooked in temporary hearths set up around the temple premises and the aroma of the boiling Pongala fills the atmosphere with a sense of sacredness and devotion.
Lighting the Bhadra Deepam is one of the key highlights of the festival symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and invoking the goddess’s blessings for health, wealth and prosperity.
Beyond the rituals, Pooyam Pongala is also a cultural celebration that reflects the rich traditions of Kerala. The temple and its surroundings come alive with vibrant decorations, devotional music and chants that create a serene yet festive ambiance. Devotees dressed in traditional attire, offer prayers, sing hymns and partake in communal worship fostering a sense of unity and spiritual harmony.
The festival also emphasizes the empowerment and active participation of women in religious life as they lead the Pongala ritual showcasing devotion, patience and collective energy. Kadavath Sree Durga Devi Temple, with its tranquil surroundings and sacred sanctum becomes a hub of spirituality during this festival offering devotees an opportunity to connect deeply with the divine and experience the timeless traditions of Kerala temple worship.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Pongala Offering
• Bhadra Deepam Lighting
• Special Temple Poojas & Homams
• Kalamezhuthu Ritual & Devotional Songs
• Procession of the Deity
• Nadaswaram & Chenda Melam
• Kathakali & Traditional Art Performances
• Bhajan & Chanting Sessions
• Cultural Programs & Folk Performances
Temple Location
📍 Kadavath Sree Durga Devi Temple, Vallikavu, Kerala 690525.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Vallikavu – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Vallikavu Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Karunagappally Railway Station – 7 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 100 Km
