ചങ്ങൻകുളങ്ങര ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ നടക്കുന്ന തിരുവുത്സവം 2026, 2026 ജനുവരി 23 മുതൽ 30 വരെ പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങൾ, കലാപരിപാടികൾ, ഭക്തിപൂർണ്ണമായ തിരുആറാട്ടോടുകൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2026 ചങ്ങൻകുളങ്ങര ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Thiruvutsavam 2026 Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple Kollam
Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple in Kollam is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich festivals in Kerala, celebrated with devotion, tradition and grandeur.This annual festival attracts thousands of devotees from across the state who come to seek the blessings of Lord Mahadeva and participate in the spiritual and cultural festivities. The festival is marked by a series of religious rituals including Palliyunarthal, Abhishekam, Navaka Abhishekam and Mahamrityunjaya Homam which are conducted under the guidance of the chief priest, Brahmasree Puthuman S. Damodaran Namboothiri.
A highlight of the festival is the Aarattu, the holy ceremonial bath of the deity which takes place on the concluding day. Devotees witness a spectacular procession with traditional percussion ensembles, Nadaswaram music and beautifully decorated elephants. Cultural programs are an integral part of the festival, featuring performances such as Chakyar Koothu, classical and folk dances, Kaikottikali and Sopana Sangeetham. The temple also hosts various floats and Kettukazhcha displays showcasing the artistic heritage of the region.
Community participation is central to Thiruvutsavam with devotees contributing through annadanam and organizing rituals, decorations and cultural events. Every day of the festival begins with early morning rituals and continues with poojas, homams and devotional music performances culminating in evening programs like Athazha Pooja and Sree Bhoothabali. The festival not only offers spiritual upliftment but also strengthens community bonds and preserves the traditional art forms of Kerala. Thiruvutsavam at Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple is a unique blend of devotion, culture and heritage making it an unforgettable experience for all devotees and visitors.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 4:00 AM – Palliyunarthal (Temple Awakening)
• 4:30 AM – Nirmalya Darshan
• 4:45 AM – Abhishekam & Malar Nivedyam
• 5:15 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 5:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 6:30 AM – Bimbashuddhi Kriyas
• 7:00 AM – Narayaneeyam Parayanam
• 7:30 AM – Navaka Abhishekam, Ucha Pooja & Sree Bali
• 9:45 – 10:15 AM – Thrikodiyettam (Flag Hoisting)
• 10:30 AM – Kodikkeezhil Para
• 12:30 PM – Community Feast (Samooha Sadya)
• 5:30 PM – Nritharchana (Natya Bodhini School of Dance)
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Vedi Vazhipadu (Nadaswaram, Thakil, Chenda Melam)
• 7:00 PM – Thiruvathira (Sree Shivam Thiruvathira Sangham)
• 8:00 PM – Nrithasandhya (Velukkutty Kalakendra)
• 8:30 PM – Athazha Pooja & Sree Bhoothabali
24/01/2026 (Saturday)
• 4:45 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 5:00 AM – Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:15 AM – Abhishekam & Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Navaka Abhishekam, Ucha Pooja & Sree Bali
• 8:00 AM – Narayaneeyam Parayanam
• 9:00 AM – Utsavabali
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Utsavabali Matrikal Darshan
• 12:30 PM – Community Feast
• 5:30 PM – Thiruvathira & Kaikottikali
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana, Nadaswaram, Kelikkott, Vedi Vazhipadu
• 7:30 PM – Ezhunnallathu Procession
• 8:30 PM – Athazha Pooja, Athazha Sreeveli & Sree Bhoothabali
25/01/2026 (Sunday)
• 4:45 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 5:00 AM – Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:15 AM – Abhishekam & Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Navaka Abhishekam, Ucha Pooja & Sree Bali
• 8:00 AM – Narayaneeyam & Kodikkeezhil Para
• 9:00 AM – Utsavabali
• 10:30 AM – Ottanthullal Performance
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Utsavabali Matrikal Darshan
• 12:30 PM – Community Feast
• 5:00 PM – Spiritual Discourse
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Vedi Vazhipadu
• 7:00 PM – Bathusandhya Performance
• 8:30 PM – Athazha Pooja, Athazha Sreeveli & Sree Bhoothabali
• 10:30 PM – Vilakkacharam & Utsavabali Offering
26/01/2026 (Monday)
• 4:45 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 5:00 AM – Nirmalya Darshan & Abhishekam with Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM – Narayaneeyam Parayanam
• 7:30 AM – Navaka Abhishekam, Ucha Pooja & Sree Bali
• 8:00 AM – Kodikkeezhil Para
• 9:00 AM – Utsavabali
• 10:30 AM – Pattakam Recital
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Utsavabali Matrikal Darshan
• 12:30 PM – Community Feast
• 5:30 PM – Thiruvathira
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Vedi Vazhipadu
• 7:30 PM – Ezhunnallathu Procession
• 8:30 PM – Athazha Pooja, Athazha Sreeveli & Sree Bhoothabali
• 10:30 PM – Vilakkacharam
• 4:45 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 5:00 AM – Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:15 AM – Abhishekam & Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Navaka Abhishekam, Ucha Pooja & Sree Bali
• 8:00 AM – Kodikkeezhil Para
• 9:00 AM – Utsavabali
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Utsavabali Matrikal Darshan
• 12:30 PM – Community Feast
• 5:00 PM – Spiritual Discourse
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Vedi Vazhipadu
• 7:30 PM – Group Ezhunnallathu & Sopana Sangeetham
• 8:30 PM – Athazha Pooja, Athazha Sreeveli & Sree Bhoothabali
• 10:30 PM – Vilakkacharam
28/01/2026 (Wednesday)
• 4:45 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 5:00 AM – Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:15 AM – Abhishekam & Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM – Narayaneeyam Parayanam
• 7:30 AM – Navaka Abhishekam, Ucha Pooja & Sree Bali
• 8:00 AM – Kodikkeezhil Para
• 9:00 AM – Utsavabali
• 10:30 AM – Recital (Haripad Chandran Master)
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Utsavabali Matrikal Darshan
• 12:30 PM – Community Feast
• 5:30 PM – Kaikottikali (Rudrashree Thiruvathira Sangham)
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Vedi Vazhipadu
• 7:30 PM – Ezhunnallathu Procession
• 8:30 PM – Athazha Pooja, Athazha Sreeveli & Sree Bhoothabali
• 10:30 PM – Vilakkacharam
29/01/2026 (Thursday)
• 4:45 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 5:00 AM – Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:15 AM – Abhishekam & Malar Nivedyam
• 5:30 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Navaka Abhishekam, Ucha Pooja & Sree Bali
• 8:00 AM – Kodikkeezhil Para
• 9:00 AM – Utsavabali
• 10:30 AM – Bigyaksha Performance
• 11:00 – 11:30 AM – Utsavabali Matrikal Darshan
• 12:30 PM – Community Feast
• 5:00 PM – Sangeetha Sadas (Aditya Menon & Party)
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Vedi Vazhipadu
• 7:30 PM – Group Ezhunnallathu & Sopana Sangeetham
• 10:30 PM – Athazha Pooja, Athazha Sreeveli & Sree Bhoothabali
• 11:30 PM – Pallivetta & Vilakkacharam
30/01/2026 (Friday)
• 6:00 AM – Palliyunarthal
• 6:30 AM – Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM – Urulicha Vazhipadu
• 8:00 AM – Mahamrityunjaya Homam & Kodikkeezhil Para
• 10:30 AM – Ucha Pooja
• 4:00 PM – Procession to Kurungappalli Sree Bhagavathi Temple and back
• 4:30 PM – Chakyar Koothu (Kalamandalam Jishnu Prathap & Party)
• 6:00 PM – Floats & Kettukazhcha Displays
• 7:00 PM – Thiruarattu (Aarattu) with Vilakku & Vedi
• 7:30 PM – Kodiyirakkam & Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM – Dance Evening (Tejomayi School of Dance)
• 10:30 PM – Vilakkacharam
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Changankulangara, Vallikunnam Road – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Punthala Bus Stop – 2 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kayamkulam Junction – 15 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 100 Km
Contact
📞 0476 2693 493, +91 79078 48701
