ചിറ്റഞ്ഞൂർ കണ്ഢേശ്വരം ശിവക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 2026 മാഷാ ശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം ഫെബ്രുവരി 14–15, 2026 തീയതികളിൽ പൂജകൾ, വേദമന്ത്രപാരായണം, എല്ലാ രാത്രിവിധികളോടെ ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
ശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം 2026 ചിറ്റഞ്ഞൂർ കണ്ഢേശ്വരം ശിവക്ഷേത്രം തൃശ്ശൂർ | Shivaratri Mahotsavam 2026 Chittanjoor Kandeshwaram Shiva Temple Thrissur
The Chittanjoor Kandeshwaram Shiva Temple located in Thrissur, Kerala is renowned for its rich spiritual heritage and vibrant celebrations. Every year, the temple hosts the grand Maha Shivaratri Mahotsavam, a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva that draws devotees from across the region. The 2026 festival promises a series of sacred and cultural events that highlight the temple’s traditions and devotion.
The festival begins with special poojas and abhishekam rituals where the deity is adorned with fragrant flowers and offered sacred offerings. Devotees participate in Veda chanting and mantra recitations, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere throughout the temple premises. One of the central events is the Varam Irikkal, a ritual designed to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva enhancing the spiritual energy of both the deity and the devotees.
Throughout the festival, the temple comes alive with traditional music and percussion performances including chenda melam and other classical art forms that have been part of Kerala’s temple heritage for centuries. Devotees have the opportunity to engage in all night vigil prayers seeking divine blessings for prosperity, health and peace. Special arrangements are made to accommodate pilgrims ensuring a comfortable and meaningful experience.
The festival is also an occasion for community gathering where people of all ages come together to celebrate devotion, culture and spirituality. The 2026 Shivaratri Mahotsavam at Chittanjoor Kandeshwaram Shiva Temple is not just a religious observance, it is a celebration of Kerala’s living heritage combining ritualistic worship, art and community participation. Visitors can expect a deeply immersive spiritual experience enriched by the temple’s serene surroundings and the devotion of countless pilgrims.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Nirmalyam & Usha Pooja
• Abhishekam of Lord Shiva
• Veda Chanting & Mantra Recitation
• Homams & Havanams
• Deepaaradhana
• All Night Vigil and Bhajan Sessions
• Cultural Performances & Traditional Music
• Palliyunarthal
Temple Location
📍 Chittanjoor Kandeshwaram Shiva Temple, Irinjalakuda, Kerala 680121.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Irinjalakuda – 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Irinjalakuda KSRTC Bus Stand – 1 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Irinjalakuda Railway Station – 7 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 38 km
