വെണ്ടാർ ശ്രീ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ വച്ച് 2026 വെണ്ടാർ തൈപ്പൂയം വൻ ആചാരങ്ങളും കാവടിയാത്രകളും കലാപരിപാടികളുമായി ജനുവരി 30 മുതൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി 1 വരെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
വെണ്ടാർ തൈപ്പൂയം 2026 വെണ്ടാർ ശ്രീ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം കൊല്ലം | Vendar Thaipooyam 2026 Vendar Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple Kollam
Vendar Thaipooyam is one of the most vibrant and spiritually uplifting festivals celebrated at the Vendar Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Kollam, Kerala. This annual festival falls during the Malayalam month of Makaram and spans three days filled with devotional fervor, traditional rituals and spectacular cultural performances.
The festival is dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya, the divine commander of the Devas who is revered for bestowing protection, courage, and prosperity upon his devotees.
The celebrations begin early in the morning with the Palliyunarthal or the ceremonial awakening of the temple followed by the opening of temple doors and the sacred rituals of Nirmalyam and Abhishekam, which purify the deity and sanctify the temple premises. Devotees engage in continuous Harinama Keerthanam, chanting the holy names of the Lord accompanied by melodious Sopanam music and the recitation of sacred texts like the Bhagavata Purana.
One of the main highlights of Vendar Thaipooyam is the Golden Kavadi, a ritualistically decorated ceremonial structure carried by devotees as an act of penance and devotion. Alongside, the Vel Kavadi is carried by devotees in fulfillment of vows, accompanied by traditional percussion ensembles, Panchari Melam, and vibrant cultural performances including Bharatanatyam, Kathakali and folk arts. The festival also features the Thalappoli where women carry lamps in a ritualistic procession adding a unique visual and spiritual charm.
Throughout the festival, devotees from across Kerala gather at Vendar to participate in Annadanam, devotional music and the grand Kavadi processions that traverse several temples en route to the main sanctum, creating a sense of unity, faith, and celebration. The festival concludes with spectacular lamp displays and ceremonial rituals leaving devotees with a profound sense of spiritual fulfillment and cultural pride.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 4:00 AM: Palliyunarthal (Temple Awakening Ceremony)
• 4:30 AM: Nada Thurakkal (Opening of Temple Doors)
• 5:00 AM: Nirmalyam & Abhishekam (Ritual Cleansing & Anointing)
• 8:00 AM onwards: Harinama Keerthanam (Devotional Chanting)
• 6:00 PM: Electric Lamp Lighting
• 6:30 PM: Special Deeparadhana (Lamp Worship)
• 7:00 PM: Bharatanatyam Performance – Vismaya 2026, Revathi Dance Academy, Shasthamkavu, Thevalapuram
31-01-2026 (Saturday) – 1201 Makaram 17
• 4:00 AM: Palliyunarthal (Temple Awakening Ceremony)
• 4:30 AM: Nada Thurakkal (Opening of Temple Doors)
• 5:00 AM: Nirmalyam & Abhishekam
• 6:30 AM: Sopanam Music Performance – Sri Kalapeedam Anilkumar
• 3:00 PM: Golden Kavadi Procession Arrival
• 5:30 PM: Kavadi Reaches Temple for Darshan & Ritual Reception
01-02-2026 (Sunday) – 1201 Makaram 18
• 4:00 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 4:30 AM: Nada Thurakkal (Temple Doors Opening)
• 5:00 AM: Nirmalyam & Abhishekam
• 6:30 AM: Sopanam Music Performance – Sri Kalapeedam Anilkumar
• 8:00 AM onwards: Bhagavata Parayanam
• 9:00 AM: Annadanam (Community Feast)
• 9:30 AM onwards: Grand Kavadi Procession & Golden Kavadi Ezhunnallippu
• 4:45 PM: Ezhunnallippu & Vilakku (Lamp Procession with Devotees)
• 5:30 PM: Kavadi Procession Reaches Main Sanctum
• 8:00 PM onwards: Akasha Deepakazcha (Sky Lantern Light Display)
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
📍 Vendar Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Vendar, Kerala 691507.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Vendar – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Vendar Bus Stop – 1.5 Km
🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Kayamkulam Junction Railway Station – 12 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 90 Km
Contact
📞 +91 94475 03946, +91 96567 84708 (Temple Office)
+91 79071 02148 (Festival Committee)
