കേരളത്തിലെ പത്തനംതിട്ടയിലെ തിരുവല്ലയിലുള്ള ശ്രീ വല്ലഭ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി-മാർച്ച് മാസങ്ങളിൽ (മലയാള മാസം കുംഭം) ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന പത്തു ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ് തിരുവുത്സവം, മഹത്തായ ആചാരങ്ങളും ഘോഷയാത്രകളും പരമ്പരാഗത സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികളും ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്നു.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2026 | ശ്രീ വല്ലഭ ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവല്ല പത്തനംതിട്ട | Thiruvutsavam 2026 | Sree Vallabha Temple Thiruvalla Pathanamthitta
Present Thiruvalla was once a village among 64 Namboothiri villages in Kerala and is one among the oldest human settlements in India. Since this place is situated at the mouth (vai) of Manimala River (valla river) it had been known as 'vallavai and later transforned into 'thiruvalla'.
Historical evidences point out the place had been inhabited by humans before 3000 BC. Sreevallabha temple flourished to a major spiritual and educational centre by AD 1100.While going through the legends related to Sreevallabha temple it is clear that even though Sreevallabhan's idol is older, it was the temple for sudarshana built
first.The temple used to be opened for ladies only during Thiruvathira of dhanu month and Vishu of medam till then. 1752-1753 Marthanda Varma of Travancore captured the temple from Pathillathil Pottimarand it is believed that Ramayyan Dalawa loot whole temple assets to Thiruvananthapuram. Up to 1968, ladies and elephants were not allowed in the temple. The temple used to be opened for ladies only during Thiruvathira of dhanu month and Vishu of medam till then. Anyhow now this custom is not in practice. These facts clearly say that how popular and wealthy the temple was in those days.
Thiruvutsavam 2026 | Sree Vallabha Temple Thiruvalla Pathanamthitta
In Sreevallabha Temple Uthsavam is conducted giving importance to Aaraattu (holy bath) and is celebrated for ten days ending with Pushya Nakshatra of Kumbham (February- march) of Malayalam calendar. Its customs and procedures are much complicated and start with kodiyettu or raising the festival flag on the flagstaff. Two days before kodiyettu, temple sanctifying procedures are performed. Then on the kodiyettu day, the holy flag is raised. Special poojas are done every day along with sreebhoothabali (sacrificing food to all crew of the deity) in the noon. The seventh day is marked by Pallivetta(custom done on the belief that the Lord hunts away all evil spirits) and tenth day by the holy bath or Aarattu. It is done at the river near Thukalassery and the deities of Sreevallabhan and Sudarshana moorthy are taken back to the temple after Deepa Aaradhana at Thukalassery Mahadeva Temple, accompanied by large and colourful procession.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettu
• Special Poojas
• Sreebhoothabali
• Pallivetta
• Deepa Aradhana
• Colourful Procession
• Arattu(Holy Bath)
Temple Location
📍 Thiruvithamkoor Devaswom Board, Sree Vallabha Maha Temple, Sree Vallabhapuram, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Thiruvalla Town - 2 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thiruvalla Market Bus Stop - 700m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvalla Railway Station - 4.5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 118 Km
Contact
📞 +91 469 2700 191
