അർപൂകര ശ്രീ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 2026ലെ ശഷ്തി വിരതം, ഭക്തർ ആരാധനാപൂർവ്വം ഉപവാസവും പ്രത്യേക പൂജകളും നടത്തിക്കൊണ്ട് ശ്രീ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമിയുടെ അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾ പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കുന്ന ഒരു പുണ്യകാലമായാണ് ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നത്.
ശഷ്തി വിരതം 2026 അർപൂകര ശ്രീ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം കോട്ടയം | Shasti Viratham 2026 Arpookara Sree Subramanya Swami Temple Kottayam
Shasti Viratham is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in honor of Lord Subramanya and at Arpookara Sree Subramanya Swami Temple in Kottayam, it holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. Observed during the Shasti day of each month, the festival gains exceptional spiritual importance during the Shasti month of the Malayalam calendar attracting devotees from across Kerala and neighboring states.
The festival is a time of devotion, penance and reflection where devotees undertake rigorous fasting and perform special rituals to seek the blessings of Lord Subramanya who is revered as the deity of courage, wisdom and protection from negative forces.
During Shasti Viratham, the temple comes alive with vibrant decorations, traditional lamps and the fragrance of incense, creating an atmosphere of divine energy and tranquility. Devotees engage in various poojas, abhishekams and homams each meticulously performed according to age-old traditions to invoke the deity’s grace. The temple priests guide devotees through these sacred ceremonies explaining the significance of each ritual and the spiritual benefits associated with them. Special offerings such as sandalwood paste, flowers, and fruits are made to the deity while recitations of Vedic hymns and Subramanya slokas fill the air with devotion.
The festival also serves as a community event where local families come together to participate in Annadanam, providing food to hundreds of devotees as an act of service and charity. Cultural programs including devotional music and traditional art forms, are often organized to enhance the spiritual experience of the visitors. Shasti Viratham at Arpookara Sree Subramanya Swami Temple not only strengthens the faith of devotees but also fosters a sense of unity, peace, and spiritual upliftment in the community. Observing the festival is believed to bring health, prosperity and protection from obstacles making it an auspicious occasion for all who visit the temple.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Daily Special Poojas & Abhishekam
• Shasti Viratham & Devotional Fasting
• Special Alankaram & Archana Rituals for Lord Subramanya
• Skanda Shasti Poojas & Mantra Chanting
• Kavadi Offering & Processions
• Seeveli & Temple Processions with Melam
• Devotional Bhajans & Keerthanam Programs
• Annadanam (Mass Feeding of Devotees)
• Evening Aarti & Deepa Aradhana
• Cultural Programs: Kathakali, Folk Arts & Devotional Performances
IMPORTANT DATES
• 24 January 2026 (Saturday) – Start of Shasti Viratham; fasting and prayers for courage.
• 22 February 2026 (Sunday) – Strength, discipline, and removal of obstacles.
• 24 March 2026 (Tuesday) – Prayers for wisdom, focus, and balance.
• 22 April 2026 (Wednesday) – Perseverance, confidence, and steady progress.
• 21 May 2026 (Thursday) – Significant Shasti; spiritual upliftment and blessings.
• 19 June 2026 (Friday) – Fasting and devotion for protection and mental strength.
• 19 July 2026 (Sunday) – Encourages devotion, courage, and positive transformation.
• 17 August 2026 (Monday) – Determination, success, and spiritual discipline.
• 16 September 2026 (Wednesday) – Focus, clarity in decisions, and inner stability.
• 16 October 2026 (Friday) – Overcoming challenges and negativity.
• 15 November 2026 (Sunday) – Soora Samharam: Victory over demon Soorapadman.
• 15 December 2026 (Tuesday) – Significant Shasti; spiritual upliftment and blessings.
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Kottayam – 6 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kottayam KSRTC Bus Stand – 7 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station – 7 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 84 Km
