നവമുഖുന്ദ ക്ഷേത്രം, തിരുനാവായ, മലപ്പുറം എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന കുംഭമേള 2026 ജനുവരി 18 മുതൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി 3, 2026 വരെ ആചരിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു. ഭാരതപുഴയുടെ പുണ്യകരമായ തീരങ്ങളിൽ കേരളത്തിൽ ആദ്യമായി നടക്കുന്ന ഈ മഹത്തായ കുംഭ മഹോത്സവം ഭക്തർക്കു അപൂർവമായ ആത്മീയ അനുഭവം നൽകുന്നു.
കുംബ് മേള 2026 നവമുകുന്ദ ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുനാവയ മലപ്പുറം | Kumbh Mela 2026 Navamukunda Temple Thirunavaya Malappuram
Kerala is preparing to host its first-ever Kumbh Mela from January 18 to February 3, 2026, marking a historic spiritual milestone for the state. Inspired by the grand Kumbh gatherings of Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj, this festival will take place on the sacred banks of the Bharathapuzha River in front of the revered Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple in Malappuram. Rooted in the traditions of Adi Shankaracharya who is believed to have established the akhara system that guides Kumbh celebrations the event will be organized under the leadership of Juna Akhara, India’s largest monastic order.
According to Mahamandaleshwar Swami Anandavanam Bharathi, Kerala has a deep spiritual heritage, with Thirunavaya once hosting the ancient Maha Makham festival during the era of Cheraman Perumal, a gathering comparable to the northern Kumbh Melas. The 2026 Kumbh Mela aims to revive this legacy, bringing together saints, scholars, seers, and devotees from across India. The festival will be supported by devaswom boards and spiritual organisations, highlighting Kerala’s rich Sanatana Dharma traditions while ushering in a new chapter of cultural and religious significance.
The ancient Navamukunda Temple, revered as a powerful Vishnu temple and an important pilgrimage center, becomes the spiritual heart of this celebration.
The 17-day festival will feature holy river dips (Snana Mahotsavam), Vedic rituals, Yagas, spiritual discourses, Bhajans, cultural performances, and processions led by various Akharas and spiritual groups. Devotees believe that taking a dip in the Bharathapuzha during this auspicious period cleanses past sins and ushers in divine blessings. The serene ambience of Thirunavaya, combined with its historical significance as a center of Mamankam festivals, adds a unique cultural depth to the event.
Kumbh Mela 2026 in Kerala is expected to become a milestone in the state’s spiritual tourism, offering a rare opportunity for visitors to witness a confluence of devotion, tradition, and cultural richness in a divinely charged atmosphere.
Temple Location
📍 Thirunavaya Sree Nava Mukunda Temple, Tirur - Kuttippuram Rd, Thirunavaya,Malappuram, Kerala 676301
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Tirur Town - 8 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thirunavaya Bus Stop - 500 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Tirur Railway Station - 8.5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 36 Km
Contact
📞 04942 603747
