2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 15-ന് കോട്ടയം ജില്ലയുടെ വാഴപ്പള്ളി ദേവലോകം ശ്രീകൈലാസനാഥ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം ഭക്തിപരമായ ചടങ്ങുകൾക്കും പ്രത്യേക അർപ്പണങ്ങൾക്കും നടത്തുന്നുണ്ട്.
ശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം 2026 ദേവലോകം ശ്രീകൈലാസനാഥ ക്ഷേത്രം കോട്ടയം | Shivaratri Mahotsavam 2026 Devalokam Sreekailasanatha Temple Kottayam
The Shivaratri Mahotsavam 2026 at Devalokam Sreekailasanatha Temple, Kottayam is a grand spiritual and cultural festival offering devotees a rare opportunity to experience profound tantric rituals, devotional practices and temple celebrations.
The festival spans several days beginning with the Sri Shivapanchakshari Satra from February 3 to 8, 2026 (1201 Makaram 20–25). This Satra is a unique event that includes continuous recitations, discourses, and spiritual performances, providing devotees an immersive experience of the Shivapanchakshari mantra and associated rituals. The Satra begins each day with morning prayers and concludes with evening ceremonies ensuring that participants can experience both the spiritual and cultural essence of the festival.
Following the Satra, the temple conducts the Sahasrakalasham from February 8 to 13, 2026 (1201 Makaram 25 – Kumbham 2). The Sahasrakalasham is a grand tantric ritual in which hundreds of sacred kalashas (holy pots) filled with sanctified water and materials are ceremoniously consecrated and offered to the deity. The elaborate rites include kalasha abhishekam, homams, parikalasha poojas and adivasa ceremonies performed under the guidance of the temple Tantri and Melshanthi. Devotees participating in this ritual receive blessings for health, prosperity and spiritual upliftment. Special cultural programs, musical performances and deepa aradhana accompany the Sahasrakalasham creating a divine ambiance in the temple precincts.
On February 14, 2026 (1201 Kumbham 2), the Akhandapanchakshari Japam is performed from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This uninterrupted recitation of the sacred Panchakshari mantra allows devotees to personally engage with the divine vibrations of Lord Shiva, fostering spiritual growth and inner purity. Both men and women observing vrata purity and dressed in white are welcome to participate guided by the temple priests in proper ritual practices.
The festival culminates with Maha Shivaratri on February 15, 2026 (1201 Kumbham 3) featuring Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam, Mahamrityunjaya Homam, Ashtaabhishekam and special offerings like Pushpaabhishekam, Yamapooja, Deepaaradhana, and cultural performances. A grand Thalappoli procession and Bhaktigaanamrutham music enhance the spiritual experience while devotees partake in Annadana and Mahaprasadamutti receiving divine blessings.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 6:00 AM: Srimad Narayaneeyam Parayanam (Complete)
• 7:00 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 8:30 AM: Vedic Rituals & Morning Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Acharya Vandana & Homam
• 12:30 PM: Uchappooja – Sopanam Music
• 3:00 PM: Afternoon Discourses & Devotional Recitation
• 4:30 PM: Kalash Pooja & Prarthana
• 5:00 PM: Kaikottikkali Performance – Shivashakti Kaikottikkali Group, Vazhappalli
• 6:00 PM: Evening Pooja & Deepaaradhana
• 7:00 PM: Annadanam – Devotee Families
Shri Shivapanchakshari Satra 2026 – February 4, Tuesday – Makaram 21
• 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Morning Discourse – Parvathi Janana Varna, Shiva-Parvathi Dialogue
• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Kanyadan Varna (Parvathi Parinayam)
• 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Bhagavatha Recitation – Adv. T.R. Ramanathan Paravur
• 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Shiva Putra Jananam, Tarakasura Vadh, Tripura Varna
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Spiritual Discourse – Smt. Indulekha Nair
• Alankaram: Smt. Vatsalakumari, Njalily
• Annadanam: Shri Harishankar, Sreekrishna Bhavan, Shri Jagadishkumar, Shri G. Rajasekharan
Shri Shivapanchakshari Satra 2026 – February 5, Wednesday – Makaram 22
• 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Morning Rituals & Parayanam
• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Rudravatara, Dakshayagam, Mrityunjaya Mantram
• 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Vedic Discourses – Abhilashashtakam, Ardha Narari Ishwara Varna
• 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Evening Rituals – Panchakshari Mahatmyam
• Annadanam: Shri Unnikrishnan, Smt. Manubhai, Smt. Deepthi
Shri Shivapanchakshari Satra 2026 – February 6, Thursday – Makaram 23
• 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Tripura Dahana Varna, Devastuti – Shri Jith Namboothiri
• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Panchakshari Mahatmyam, Panchavidh Prayers
• 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Evening Vedic Discourses – Dr. Jagadeeshkumar, Shri Rajeev PK
• 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Alankaram & Annadanam Distribution
• Annadanam: Shri Suresh Kumar, Smt. Shanthamma
Shri Shivapanchakshari Satra 2026 – February 7, Friday – Makaram 24
• 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Shankhachudopakhyanam, Tulasi Sapam – Venmani Parameshwaran Namboothiri
• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Jyotirlinga Varna, Shivaratri Mahatmyam
• 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Spiritual Discourse – Prof. M.M. Basheer
• 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Panchakshari Japam Guidance – Adv. Vimalchandran, Shri Gopinathan Nair
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Evening Music & Alankaram
• Annadanam: Smt. Ajitachandran, Shri Sanalkumar
Sahasrakalasham 2026 – February 8, Saturday – Makaram 25
• 6:00 AM: Regular Poojas & Morning Kalash Preparations
• 5:00 PM: Acharyavaranam & Ganapathi Homam
• 6:45 PM: Deepa Aradhana in Temple Courtyard
• Annadanam Distribution
Sahasrakalasham 2026 – February 9, Sunday – Makaram 26
• 6:00 AM: Rigveda Murajapam, Morning Poojas
• 7:00 AM: Agni Jananam Homam, Kalasha Poojas
• 6:30 PM: Evening Kalasha Pooja & Kundashuddhi
• 6:45 PM: Deepa Aradhana
• 7:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• Annadanam Distribution
Sahasrakalasham 2026 – February 10, Monday – Makaram 27
• 6:00 AM: Rigveda Murajapam, Mulapooja
• 7:00 AM: Agni Jananam, Shanti Homams, Kalasha Pooja & Abhishekam
• 12:30 PM: Uchappooja – Sopanam Music
• 6:30 PM: Mulapooja & Kundashuddhi
• 6:45 PM: Deepa Aradhana
• 7:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
Sahasrakalasham 2026 – February 11, Tuesday – Makaram 28
• 6:00 AM: Yajurveda Murajapam & Samaveda Murajapam, Morning Poojas
• 7:00 AM: Agni Jananam, Tatwa Homam, Kalasha Pooja & Marapani Rituals
• 9:00 AM: Tatwa Homam Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:30 PM: Uchappooja – Sopanam Music
• 5:00 PM: Shreebali Bimbam Samarpanam
• 6:30 PM: Mulapooja & Kundashuddhi
• 6:45 PM: Deepa Aradhana
• 7:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
Sahasrakalasham 2026 – February 12, Wednesday – Makaram 29
• 6:00 AM: Yajurveda Murajapam & Samaveda Murajapam, Morning Poojas
• 7:00 AM: Kumbhesh Karkari & Brahmakalasha Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Uchappooja – Sopanam Music
• 4:00 PM: Parikalasha Poojas, Adhivasa Homam, Mulapooja & Mulayezhunnellippu
• Evening: Kalasha Adhivasa Prarthana, Panchavadyam
Sahasrakalasham 2026 – February 13, Thursday – Kumbham 1
• 5:00 AM: Ushapooja
• 5:15 AM: Ethiretta Pooja
• 5:30 AM: Adhivasa Homam & Special Pancharimelam & Panchavadyam
• 6:30 AM: Parikalasha Abhishekam, Marapani, Kumbhesh Kalasha Lifting & Abhishekam
• 12:30 PM: Uchappooja – Sopanam Music
• Evening: Special Deepaaradhana, Athazha Pooja
• 7:30 PM: Vilakkezhunnellippu – Shreebali Bimbam Elevated
• Annadanam: Devotee Families
Akhandapanchakshari Japam 2026 – February 14, Saturday – Kumbham 2 (Pradosham)
• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Uninterrupted Akhandapanchakshari Japam guided by Bhagavathaacharya & Shaiva Initiates
• Participation open for men & women with pure white attire
• Devotees may perform puja & abhishekam in the Mandapam
Maha Shivaratri 2026 – February 15, Sunday – Kumbham 3
• 6:00 AM: Morning Rituals
• 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam, Mahamrityunjaya Homam, Ashtaabhishekam
• 5:00 PM: Thalappoli Procession – Konathodi Shree Bhadrakali Temple
• 6:30 PM: Deepa Aradhana & 108 Pradakshinas
• 7:00 PM: Cultural Dance Performances
• 7:30 PM: Pushpaabhishekam – Offering by Akhil N. Nair
• 8:30 PM onwards: Yamapooja, Sargam Melodies
• 9:00 PM: Bhaktigaanamrutham
• 12:30 AM: Sargam Melodies, Trissur & Mumbai
• Shiva Ratri Pooja & Bhasma Abhishekam
• Annadanam & Mahaprasadamutti Distribution
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
📍 Devalokam Sreekailasanatha Temple, Changanassery, Kerala 686103.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Changanassery – 1 Km (Vazhappally)
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Changanachery Bus Stand – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Changanassery Railway Station – 2 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 104 Km
