2026-ലെ താലപ്പൊലി മഹോത്സവം ശ്രീ ചിറക്കാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം, പാലക്കാട് ൽ 2026 മാർച്ച് 3ന് നടന്നുകൊണ്ട് പാരമ്പര്യ പൂജകൾ, കൂത്ത്, പഞ്ചവാദ്യം, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ എന്നിവയോടുകൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
താലപ്പൊലി മഹോത്സവം 2026 ശ്രീ ചിറക്കാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം പാലക്കാട് | Thalappoli Mahotsavam 2026 Sri Chirakkekavu Bhagavati Temple Palakkad
The Thalappoli Mahotsavam at Sri Chirakkekavu Bhagavati Temple in Palakkad is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich festivals in the region celebrated annually with devotion, grandeur and community participation.
The festival is dedicated to Bhagavati, the divine goddess of the temple, who is revered as the granter of prosperity, protection and well being. The celebration begins with traditional rituals performed under the guidance of the temple’s chief priest ensuring that every ceremony follows the sacred customs and traditions of Kerala temple worship. Special offerings including Navakam, Panchagavya and floral tributes are made to honor the goddess and seek her blessings for devotees and their families.
A highlight of the festival is the Thalappoli procession where women carry beautifully decorated plates with lamps, flowers and rice symbolizing auspiciousness and prosperity. The festival also features a series of traditional performances such as Koothu, Guruthi, Thayambaka and Panchavadyam showcasing Kerala’s rich performing arts heritage. Each performance is executed by skilled artists who bring the stories of mythology, devotion and local culture to life with rhythm, music and vibrant costumes.
The evenings are marked by Deepa Aradhana, a devotional lamp ceremony which illuminates the temple premises with thousands of flickering lights creating a mesmerizing spiritual atmosphere. Visitors can also witness cultural programs, musical ensembles and community feasts making the festival an inclusive and joyous occasion.
• Temple Opening & Prabhatha Pooja – Early morning rituals
• Nirmalya Darshanam & Abhishekam – Special offerings including Malar Nivedyam
• Ganapathi Homam – Performed under the guidance of Tantri Brahmasri Panavur Manaykkal Unni Nambuthiripad
• Ushapooja – Morning worship
• Uchapooja – Midday rituals
• Deepa Aradhana – Evening lamp ceremony with Melam
• Kodiyettam – Flag hoisting accompanied by traditional Melam
18/02/2026 (Wednesday)
• 2nd Kalarikuttu – Performance by Sri Gopalakrishnan Pulaykkil
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas – Morning rituals
• Ushapooja & Uchapooja – Daily temple worship
• Evening Deepa Aradhana – With Panchavadyam
19/02/2026 (Thursday)
• 3rd Kalarikuttu – Performance by Sri Haridas Athikkurssi
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas
• Ushapooja & Uchapooja
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Panchavadyam
20/02/2026 (Friday)
• 4th Kalarikuttu – Performance by Sri Madhav Suma, Chathankali
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas
• Ushapooja & Uchapooja
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Melam
21/02/2026 (Saturday)
• 5th Kalarikuttu – Performance by Sri Unnikrishnan Nair, Mathathil Pottayil
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas
• Ushapooja & Uchapooja
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Panchavadyam
22/02/2026 (Sunday)
• 6th Kalarikuttu – Performance by Sri Masan Chiraykkil
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Panchavadyam
24/02/2026 (Tuesday)
• 7th Kalarikuttu – Performance by Sri Subhash Kizhakke Kara
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Melam
• 8th Kalarikuttu – Performance by Sri Madhu Kizhakke Kara
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Panchavadyam
26/02/2026 (Thursday)
• 9th Kalarikuttu Performance
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Panchavadyam
27/02/2026 (Friday)
• 10th Kalarikuttu – Smt. Sreeja Pattath & Sri Ramachandran Palaykkaparambil
• Ganapathi Homam & Poojas
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Melam
28/02/2026 (Saturday)
• 12th Kalarikuttu – Sri Ramankutty Therukaattil
• Mahaganapati Homam – Morning rituals with multiple Kalasha Poojas
• Maha Annadanam – Grand free feast at Community Hall, Pothampadam
• Panchavadyam – Led by Asan Nenmarra Prasad and team at temple courtyard
• Panchari Melam – Performed by Vadyashreepati Panangatty Mohanan and team
• Kaikottikkali – Presented by Aathira Nilavu women’s group
• Nadaswaram & Aanapooram – Caparisoned elephants accompanied by traditional wind instruments
• Conclusion of Thalappoli Mahotsavam 2026 – Festival concludes with grand cultural celebrations
03/03/2026 (Tuesday)
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Poojas including Navakam and Panchagavya
• Ashtapadi Performance – Presentation by Ayiloor Akhil Marar
• Guruthi Pushpanjali
• Uchapooja – Midday worship
• Darikavadham Song – Special performance
• Evening Deepa Aradhana with Panchavadyam & Velakavu Procession
• Thayambaka – Night percussion performance by Master Vishnu Jayan, Keralassery
• Traditional Panchavadyam Taalam Nirathal & Taalam Choriyal
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
📍 Sri Chirakkekavu Bhagavati Temple, Kundalassery, Kerala 678641.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Area / Landmark: Kundalassery Village – 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kundalassery Bus Stop – 1 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Palakkad Junction Railway Station – 45 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport – 80 km
