ചുരക്കുളങ്ങര ശ്രീഭദ്രകാളി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ മകരഭരണി മഹോത്സവം 2026 ജനുവരി 21 മുതൽ 27 വരെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. പ്രധാനമായ മകരഭരണി ദിനം 2026 ജനുവരി 27-നാണ്.
മകരഭരണി മഹോത്സവം 2026 ചുരക്കുളങ്ങര ശ്രീഭദ്രകാളി ക്ഷേത്രം കോട്ടയം | Makarabharani Mahotsavam 2026 Churakkulangara Sree Bhadrakali Temple Kottayam
The Makarabharani Mahotsavam at Churakkulangara Sree Bhadrakali Temple in Kottayam is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in Kerala.The celebrations are organized under the guidance of the temple trust and the festival committee with full participation from the local community.
Each day of the festival begins with the ceremonial opening of the temple doors and Nirmalya Darshanam followed by the Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam, which is performed to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha for a successful festival. Devotees are also treated to the Suprabhatham and Prabhat Poojas, accompanied by the chanting of Lalitha Sahasranamam, Ayyappa Bhagavatam and Kalashapoojas. Throughout the festival, there are devotional recitations such as Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam, Narayaneeya Parayanam and readings from sacred texts creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
The cultural programs during the festival include classical dance performances, Kathakali, Thottam Pattu, Thiruvathirakali and Mohiniyattam, showcasing the rich heritage of Kerala’s performing arts. Traditional musical ensembles such as Sopanam, Nadaswaram and Chenda Melam accompany the rituals and performances, enhancing the grandeur of the celebrations. A special highlight is the Kumbhakudam Procession along with Vanchipattu and Pongala offerings which are performed with full devotion and community participation.
The festival also emphasizes sharing and generosity with Mahaprasadam served daily to devotees and offerings made by families and well wishers.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 5:00 AM: Temple Opens, Palliyunarthal, Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Churakkulangara Amma Suprabhatham – Shri V.M. Balakrishnan, Mayavilasam, Churakkulangara
• 7:00 AM: Prabhatha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Lalitha Sahasranamam & Ayyappa Bhagavatham – Smt. Radhamani, Churakkulangara
• 8:30 AM: Kalashapuja (Navakam, Panchagavya) – 25 Kalashams
• 6:15 PM: Offering of Elaikkamaal to Devi – Shri P.V. Gopi, Shri Sajeev & Shri Shashi, Palukuzhupil
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & Deepakazhcha
• 7:00 PM: Cultural Program Inauguration – Shri Abhilash S., Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple Administrative Officer
• 7:15 PM: Thiruvathirakali – NSS Women’s Wing, Churakkulangara
• 7:45 PM: Bharatanatyam – Chilanka Nrithavidyalayam, Ettumanoor
• 8:15 PM: Classical Dance – Arsha Prasad, Sreeshailam, Kannakkari Shivapanchakshari, Panikkarveedu, Ettumanoor
• 8:45 PM: Prasada Out – Shri Abhiraj, Vellarankal, Churakkulangara
22-01-2026 (Thursday) – Makaram 08
• 5:00 AM: Temple Opens, Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Churakkulangara Amma Suprabhatham – Shri V.M. Balakrishnan, Mayavilasam
• 7:00 AM: Prabhatha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam – Shri Mohankumar, Vinayak Nivas, Churakkulangara
• 8:30 AM: Devimahathmyam – Smt. Anandavalliyamma & Party
• 10:30 AM: Prasada Out – Smt. Anita Rajesh, Narayanalayam, Vallikkad
• 2:00 PM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam – Shri Chandrashekharan Nair, Munduvelil, Kadappur
• 5:00 PM: Chendamelam – Led by Churakkulangara Ashwin
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & Deepakazhcha – Family Offering, Churakkulangara
• 7:00 PM: Thiruvathira Kali – Keshav Kalalayam, Aymanam Prasad & Party
• 8:30 PM: Prasada Out – Smt. Prasanna Madhu, Lakshmipuram, Churakkulangara
23-01-2026 (Friday) – Makaram 09
• 5:00 AM: Temple Opens, Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam – Smt. Subhadra P. Kumar, Vadakkumthala
• 7:00 AM: Prabhatha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam – Shri Mohankumar, Churakkulangara
• 8:30 AM: Devimahathmyam – Smt. Anandavalliyamma & Party
• 11:30 AM: Prasada Out – Smt. Anita Rajesh, Churakkulangara
• 2:30 PM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam – Shri Chandrashekharan Nair, Munduvelil, Kadappur
• 5:00 PM: Chendamelam – Churakkulangara Ashwin
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & Deepakazhcha – Family Offering
24-01-2026 (Saturday) – Makaram 10
• 5:00 AM: Temple Opens, Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM: Prabhatha Pooja
• 8:30 AM: Devimahathmyam – Dr. M. Kamalam & Party, Ettumanoor Devotees
• 10:30 AM: Uchapooja
• 11:30 AM: Prasada Out – Smt. Hima Narayanan, Vallikkad
• 2:30 PM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam – Smt. Ambika, Ambika Bhavan, Churakkulangara
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & Deepakazhcha – Siddharth & Sreelakshmi, Sayujyam, Ettumanoor
• 7:00 PM: Thiruvathira Kali – Gatha Thiruvathira Kali Sangham, Churakkulangara
• 8:00 PM: Ultra Digital Movie Dance Drama – Akshayashree, Trivandrum
• 8:00 PM: Prasada Out – Smt. Jayshree, Maliyekal & Others
25-01-2026 (Sunday) – Makaram 11
• 11:30 AM: Prasada Out – Kumari Gayathri Santhosh, Vinod Bhavan, Ettumanoor
• 2:30 PM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam – Smt. Sathi K. Nair, Poonithura
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & Deepakazhcha – Shri P.V. Gopi & Family, Ettumanoor
• 7:00 PM: Thiruvathira Kali – Smt. Sreedevi Varma, Trayeesham, Trippunithura
• 7:30 PM: Classical Dance – Natyagriha Dance Academy, Churakkulangara & Parvathi, Chivaranjini, Ettumanoor
• 8:00 PM: Prasada Out – Kailas & Karthik, Mudanganadampillil, Pattithanam
26-01-2026 (Monday) – Makaram 12
• 5:00 AM: Temple Opens, Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM: Prabhatha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam – Smt. Shyamaladevi, S.K. Nivas, Churakkulangara
• 8:30 AM: Devimahathmyam – Radhika Narayaneeya Samithi, Kannakkari
• 10:30 AM: Uchapooja
• 11:30 AM: Prasada Out – Gatha Swayamsahayasamgham, Churakkulangara
• 2:30 PM: Devimahathmyam – NSS Women’s Wing, Churakkulangara
• 5:30 PM: Shasthampattu – Shri Bhadrashasthampattu Sangham, Churakkulangara
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & Deepakazhcha – Shri Vipin Madhu, Lakshmipuram, Ettumanoor
• 7:00 PM: Mohiniyattam – Kumari Ammujaya, Ettumanoor
• 7:30 PM: Theyyam – Kozhikode Sreenivasan & Party
• 8:30 PM: Prasada Out – Shri Krishnachandran, Manimangalam, Thavalkuzhi
27-01-2026 (Tuesday) – Makaram 13
• 5:00 AM: Temple Opens, Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM: Prabhatha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Announcement & Notification
• 8:00 AM: Prasada Out (Breakfast Offering) – Shri Ramprasad, Sreeram, Churakkulangara
• 8:15 AM: Kumbhakudam Ezunallippu
• 9:30 AM: Kumbhakudam Ghoshayathra with Kotakakvadi, Karakattam, Pamba Melam & Chenda Melam
• 12:00 PM: Kumbhakudam Abhishekam
• 12:30 PM: Vanchipattu – KR Unnikrishnan & Party; Sreelakshmi Vanchipattu Sangham, Kottayam
• 3:00 PM: Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 6:00 PM: Nadaswaram – Shri Mannar Vinayan; Takil – Shri Kudamaloor Venu
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & Deepakazhcha – Family Offering
• 7:00 PM: Sangeethasadas – Vocal: Nadasree Poovarani K.V.P. Namboothiri; Mridangam: Nanchil Arul; Violin: Aymanam Pradeep; Ghatam: Anchal Krishnayar
• 7:30 PM: Thalappoli Ezunallippu
• 8:15 PM: Prasada Out – Smt. Arpana, Shri Abhijith, Trivandrum & Shri Anandu, Shri Shaji KK, Pattithanam
• 9:00 AM: Bhaktigana Melo – Neelambari Musics, Kottayam
• 10:00 AM: Thalappoli Procession – From Thavalakuzhi to Temple via Churakkulangara Road
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
📍 Churakkulangara Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Ettumanoor, Kerala 686631.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Ettumanoor – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Ettumanoor Bus Stand – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Ettumanoor Railway Station – 1 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 85 Km
