മഹാശിവരാത്രി പൂജ 2026, കൊല്ലം ശ്രീ ഉമാമഹേശ്വര സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ഭഗവാൻ ശിവനെ സമർപ്പിച്ചുള്ള പരിശുദ്ധമായ രാത്രിപൂജയും അഭിഷേകവും ഭക്തിഗാനങ്ങളും ഉൾപ്പെടെ അനേകം ഭക്തർ ദൈവാനുഗ്രഹം തേടുന്ന ഒരു അത്യന്തം പവിത്രമായ ഉത്സവമാണ്.
മഹാശിവരാത്രി പൂജ 2026 ശ്രീ ഉമാമഹേശ്വര സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Maha Shivarathri Pooja 2026 Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple Kollam
The Maha Shivarathri Pooja 2026 at Sree Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple is one of the most sacred and spiritually powerful annual festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with deep devotion and traditional Kerala temple rituals during the holy month of February 2026. This auspicious occasion draws thousands of devotees from different parts of Kerala and beyond who gather to experience the divine energy and participate in the night-long worship of Lord Shiva.
The festival is marked by elaborate rituals starting with special Deeparadhana and continuous chanting of Shiva mantras, creating a serene and spiritually uplifting atmosphere throughout the temple premises. One of the most important highlights is the Nishita Kaal Pooja, performed during the most auspicious midnight hour, where devotees offer heartfelt prayers seeking blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
Throughout the day and night, the temple conducts various sacred rituals such as Shiva Abhishekam where the Shiva Lingam is bathed with holy offerings like milk, honey, curd, ghee, and water, accompanied by Vedic chants and Rudra hymns. Devotees also offer Bilvapatra (Bilva leaves) which are considered highly sacred and dear to Lord Shiva.
Special spiritual offerings like Mahamrithunjaya Homam, Umamaheshwara Pooja and Ashtadravya Ganapathy Homam are performed for protection, health and prosperity. The festival also includes Jagaram, where devotees stay awake throughout the night engaging in bhajans, devotional songs and Shiva Nama Japam.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Temple Opening & Nirmalyam Darshanam
• Ganapathy Homam & Vedic Homa Rituals
• Special Shiva Abhishekam
• Bilvapatra Archana & Sacred Leaf Offering
• Maha Shivarathri Deeparadhana with Deepa Alankaram
• Umamaheshwara Special Pooja
• Mahamrithunjaya Homam for Health & Protection
• Nishita Kaal Midnight Shiva Pooja
• Night-long Jagaram with Bhajans & Shiva Nama Japam
• Rudrabhishekam & Vedic Chanting Programs
• Special Prasadam Distribution
• Closing Deeparadhana & Devotional Rituals
Temple Location
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Sree Umamaheshwara Swami Temple, Andamukkam, Chinnakada, Kollam, Kerala 691001.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Kareepra – 0.5 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kareepra Bus Stop – 0.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kayamkulam Railway Station – 18 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 105 Km
