അലയമൺ ശ്രീ ആലപ്പൻ ക്ഷേത്രം, കൊല്ലം-യിൽ ഉത്രാടം തിരുനാൾ & പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവം 2026 ഏപ്രിൽ 7 മുതൽ 11 വരെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടും, പൊങ്കാല സമർപ്പണം ഏപ്രിൽ 7 ന് നടക്കുകയും തുടർന്ന് വിശുദ്ധ റിത്വുകൾ, മഹാ ഏഴുന്നള്ളത്ത് ഘോഷയാത്ര, ആനകളുടെ അലങ്കാരം, പഞ്ചവാദ്യം, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, അന്നദാനം എന്നിവയും സംഘടിപ്പിക്കപ്പെടുകയും ചെയ്യും.
ഉത്രാടം തിരുനാൾ & പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവം 2026 അലയമൺ ശ്രീ ആലപ്പൻ ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Uthradam Thirunal & Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 Alayamon Sri Aalappan Temple Kollam
Uthradam Thirunal & Pongala Mahotsavam at Alayamon Sri Aalappan Temple, Kollam is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant temple festivals in Kerala.
Celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm, this festival draws thousands of devotees, pilgrims and cultural enthusiasts from across the region, offering a unique blend of religious rituals, traditional art forms and community participation.
The festival begins with the Pongala Mahotsavam, a sacred offering to the goddess where devotees prepare special sweet rice offerings in earthen pots. This ritual is considered highly auspicious and women devotees participate in large numbers, seeking blessings, prosperity and spiritual fulfillment. The temple premises are filled with the aroma of the Pongala preparation and the sounds of devotional chanting creating a serene yet celebratory atmosphere.
Throughout the festival, the temple hosts daily rituals and poojas including Ushapooja, Ganapathi Homam and Bhagavatha Parayanam which are performed with strict adherence to tradition. Devotees also participate in Para Vazhipadu, special offerings and receive blessings from the deity for health, prosperity and peace.
A highlight of the festival is the grand Ezhunnallathu procession featuring elaborately decorated elephants, vibrant floats depicting mythological themes and spectacular Panchavadyam and Chenda Melam performances. Cultural programs such as classical dance, Kaikottikali, Thiruvathira, folk arts, Pulikali and mirror dance are performed every evening showcasing Kerala’s rich artistic heritage.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 5:30 AM – Prabhatabheri (Morning wake-up drum)
• 6:30 AM – Ushapooja & Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM – Pongala offering by devotees
• 8:00 AM onwards – Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 12:30 PM – Annadanam (Lunch offering)
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana (Evening lamp worship)
• 7:00 PM – Thiruvathira dance performance
• 8:00 PM – Kaikottikali presentation
08-04-2026 (Wednesday) – 1201 Meenam 25
• 5:30 AM – Prabhatabheri (Morning drum)
• 7:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam & Ritual offerings
• 8:00 AM onwards – Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 12:30 PM – Annadanam
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM – Classical dance performances
• 8:00 PM – Folk and instrumental performances
09-04-2026 (Thursday) – 1201 Meenam 26
• 5:30 AM – Prabhatabheri (Morning drum)
• 7:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam & Para Vazhipadu
• 8:00 AM onwards – Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 12:30 PM – Annadanam
• 6:45 PM – Classical dance
• 7:30 PM – Instrumental & fusion music performances
10-04-2026 (Friday) – 1201 Meenam 27
• 5:30 AM – Prabhatabheri & Ushapooja
• 7:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam & Para Vazhipadu
• 8:00 AM onwards – Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 12:30 PM – Annadanam
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
• 6:45 PM – Kaikottikali
• 8:00 PM – LA Fantasy Non-stop dance program
11-04-2026 (Saturday) – 1201 Meenam 28
• 4:30 AM – Morning rituals
• 7:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam, Para Vazhipadu, Kalasha & Kalabha Abhishekam
• 8:00 AM onwards – Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 10:00 AM – Kalabhabhishekam & Pushpalankaram (Floral decoration)
• 12:30 PM – Samoohasadya (Community feast)
• 4:00 PM – Grand Ezhunnallathu procession begins
• 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana & Folk performances
• 7:00 PM – Pulikali, Pookavadi, Kolattam, Mirror dance, Joker, Kaikottikali
• 9:00 PM onwards – Cultural finale by Trivandrum Narmakala troupe
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
📍 Alayamon Sri Aalappan Temple, Anchal – Kadavaram Road, Alayamon, Kerala 691306.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Anchal Town – 2 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Anchal KSRTC / Private Bus Stand – 2 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kollam Junction Railway Station – 34 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 85 Km
Contact
Festival Commitee
📞 President: R. Omanakuttan – +91 94472 45324
S. Nichin – 9605904589
G. Raju – 9447503408
V. Thulasidharan Pillai – 9947809953
G. Mohanan Pillai – 9544745447
Patrons: G. Surendran Nair – 9495115118
Convener: M. Surendran Pillai – 9450165656
Puthayam Biju – 9544837886
R. Ramkumar – 9446109212
C. Ramachandran Pillai – 9447131213
Temple Administrative Committee
📞 President: D. Raghunathan Nair – 7034651001
Secretary: Biju G. Pillai – 9895797825
