Pannivizha Pongala 2026 | Peedikayil Devi Temple Pathanamthitta

പന്നിവിഴ പോങ്കള 2026 പീടികയിൽ ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Pannivizha Pongala 2026 Peedikayil Devi Temple Pathanamthitta

Pannivizha Pongala is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals celebrated at the Peedikayil Devi Temple in Pathanamthitta. This annual event draws thousands of devotees especially women, who gather to offer their devotion and participate in the unique ritual of Pongala, a traditional offering made to Goddess Devi. The festival is marked by the preparation of a special sweet rice dish, cooked in earthen pots on small hearths set up around the temple premises and surrounding streets. Devotees come from different parts of Kerala and even from neighboring states to take part in this grand spiritual congregation. The festival atmosphere at Peedikayil Devi Temple is a mesmerizing blend of faith, devotion and community spirit. From early morning, the temple premises are bustling with devotees carrying coconuts, jaggery, rice and other ingredients required for the Pongala offering. The ritual symbolizes surrender to the divine, seeking blessings for prosperity, health and happiness.

The temple authorities organize various arrangements to facilitate the smooth conduct of the festival including crowd management, safety measures and providing amenities for pilgrims. Apart from the main Pongala ritual, the festival is also accompanied by devotional music, traditional art forms and processions that showcase Kerala’s rich cultural heritage. The festival holds a special significance for women devotees as it is believed that offering Pongala to the Goddess fulfills their wishes and brings divine grace. Pannivizha Pongala at Peedikayil Devi Temple is not only a religious observance but also a vibrant social gathering that reinforces faith, devotion and cultural values in the community. It is truly a memorable experience for all who witness or participate in it making it one of the most awaited temple festivals in Pathanamthitta each year.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Pongala Offering
• Usha Pooja & Uccha Pooja
• Navaratri Pooja
• Deeparadhana
• Bhakthigana
• Cultural Programs & Traditional Art Performances
• Processions with Nadaswaram & Drums

Temple Location

📍 Peedikayil Devi Temple, Thumpamon - Kozhenchery Rd, Pannivizha, Adoor, Kerala 691523.

Accessibility

🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Pannivizha, Adoor – 0.5 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Adoor Bus Stand – 6 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station – 22 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 90 Km