തിരുവാറ്റ പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവം കൊല്ലം ജില്ലയിലെ തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ആത്മാർഥതയോടെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന വലിയൊരു പുണ്യകരമായ ഉത്സവമാണ്, ഇവിടെ ആയിരക്കണക്കിന് ഭക്തർ ദൈവത്തിന് പൊങ്കാല സമർപ്പിക്കാനും പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങളിൽ പങ്കുചേരാനും കേരളത്തിന്റെ സമൃദ്ധമായ സാംസ്കാരികവും ആത്മീയവുമായ പാരമ്പര്യവും അനുഭവിക്കാനും എത്തുന്നു.
തിരുവാറ്റ പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവം 2026 തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Thiruvatta Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 Thiruvatta Sree Mahadevar Temple Kollam
Thiruvatta Pongala Mahotsavam is one of the most revered and vibrant festivals celebrated at the Thiruvatta Sree Mahadevar Temple in Kollam, Kerala. This festival draws thousands of devotees, especially women, who gather in large numbers to participate in the unique ritual of Pongala, an offering of sweet rice, jaggery and coconut cooked in earthen pots as a gesture of devotion to the deity.
The festival atmosphere transforms the temple and its surroundings into a lively hub of spiritual energy with streets and pathways filled with devotees, decorations and the fragrance of boiling Pongala.
The rituals during the festival are performed with deep devotion and strict adherence to tradition.
Women devotees start preparing the Pongala offering in the early hours of the day and the temple premises resonate with the chants of prayers, hymns and devotional songs. In addition to the Pongala, the festival also features a series of traditional poojas, cultural programs and processions that showcase the rich heritage and artistic traditions of Kerala. The temple authorities meticulously organize the festival to ensure that devotees can participate safely and comfortably reflecting the community’s strong sense of devotion and hospitality.
The festival creates a sense of unity among devotees, as people from different parts of Kerala and beyond come together in faith and devotion. Visitors often describe the experience as spiritually uplifting with the combination of rituals, devotional fervor and cultural programs leaving a lasting impression. The festival serves as a reminder of the enduring devotion to Lord Mahadevar and the importance of maintaining cultural and spiritual heritage in contemporary times.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kalamezhuthu & Bhajan Sessions
• Pongala Offering
• Special Poojas & Archana
• Thalappoli
• Traditional Music & Cultural Programs
• Procession of the Deity
• Lighting of Lamps & Fireworks
• Community Activities & Charity Programs
Temple Location
📍 Thiruvatta Sree Mahadevar Temple, West kallada, Sasthamcotta, Kerala 691500.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: West Kallada – Sasthamcotta, Kollam
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: West Kallada Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Sasthamkotta Railway Station – 8 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 83 Km
