തൃശ്ശൂർ പനത്തുറ ശ്രീ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ മകരപ്പത്ത് മഹോത്സവം 2026, 2026 ജനുവരി 25 മുതൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി 3 വരെ വിശുദ്ധ ചടങ്ങുകൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, സമൂഹസദ്യ എന്നിവയോടുകൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.
അരാട്ട് മഹോത്സവം 2026 പനത്തുറ ശ്രീ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Aarattu Mahotsavam 2026 Panathura Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple Trivandrum
The Aarattu Mahotsavam at Panathura Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Trivandrum is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant temple festivals in Kerala. Celebrated over a period of ten days, this annual event draws devotees from across the state and beyond to participate in a series of sacred rituals, cultural programs and communal celebrations.
The festival begins with Palliyunarthal, the ceremonial raising of the deity followed by Nirmalya Darshanam where devotees get a special glimpse of the previous day’s offerings. Early morning rituals like the Maha Ganapathi Homam and Aditya Pongala set the spiritual tone for the day invoking divine blessings and prosperity for all attendees.
Throughout the festival, the temple premises come alive with devotional music, traditional dances and processions. Pushpaabhishekam the offering of flowers to the deity and Deepaaradhana, the evening lamp rituals are performed daily creating a deeply devotional atmosphere.
Special cultural programs including classical dance, instrumental music and folk performances by renowned local groups add to the celebratory spirit and showcase Kerala’s rich artistic heritage.
Community meals, known as Samuhasadyam are organized every day allowing devotees and visitors to share in the spirit of togetherness and devotion. Other unique rituals like Kaikottikali, Agnikavadi and Palkavadi are highlights of the festival drawing large crowds eager to witness these vibrant traditions. The festival concludes with the Aarattu, the holy bath of the deity symbolizing purification and divine blessings.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 03:30 AM: Palliyunarthal (Raising of the Deity)
• 03:40 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 04:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 04:45 AM: Aditya Pongala
• 05:30 – 05:45 AM: Thrikodiyirakku
• 09:00 AM: Nama Sankirtanam
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam (Community Feast)
• 06:00 PM: Spiritual Discourse
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 07:00 PM: Geetagovindam Ashtapathi – Radha Madhavam Group
26-01-2026 (Monday) – 1201 Makaram 12
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam
• 06:30 PM: Sree Krishna Thiruvathira, Kovalam
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 08:00 PM: Track Music Concert (Old is Gold) – Rising Stars, Thiruvananthapuram
27-01-2026 (Tuesday) – 1201 Makaram 13
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 07:00 PM: Pushpaabhishekam (Flower Offering Ritual)
• 07:30 PM: Cultural Programs – Drishya Vilayattu / Dance Performances
28-01-2026 (Wednesday) – 1201 Makaram 14
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 07:30 PM: Nrithya Sandhya – Abhirami Nrithya Vidyalayam, Kalladimukham
29-01-2026 (Thursday) – 1201 Makaram 15
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 07:00 PM: Nrithya Sandhya / Dance Evening – Abhirami Nrithya Vidyalayam
30-01-2026 (Friday) – 1201 Makaram 16
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 10:00 AM: Bhajan – Chudukad Devi Temple Bhajan Group
• 11:30 AM: Samuhasadyam
• 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Pongala Naivedyam
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 07:00 PM: Karaoke Music Concert – Nathalaya Group, Thiruvananthapuram
31-01-2026 (Saturday) – 1201 Makaram 17
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 07:00 PM: Pushpaabhishekam
• 07:30 PM: Cultural Assembly
• 08:30 PM: Cinematic Dance – Sree Murug Dance Academy, Panathura
01-02-2026 (Sunday) – 1201 Makaram 18
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 06:50 PM: Kaikottikali – Dhvani Dance Group, Thiruvallam
• 07:00 PM: Pushpaabhishekam
• 07:30 PM: Cinematic Dance – Lakshmi Dance School, Vazhamuttam
02-02-2026 (Monday) – 1201 Makaram 19
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 05:30 AM: Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 10:00 AM: Kumbhabhishekam (Consecration Ceremony)
• 10:30 AM: Kalamezhuthu & Sarppapattu
• 12:00 PM: Samuhasadyam
• 04:00 PM: Naadaswaram Performance
• 06:45 PM: Deepaaradhana & Fireworks
• 06:50 PM: Kaikottikali
• 07:00 PM: Dance Program – Nrithyaved Dance Academy, Thiruvananthapuram
• 08:00 PM: Aanapurath Ezhunnallippu (Elephant Procession & Dance)
• 11:00 PM: Pallivetta
03-02-2026 (Tuesday) – 1201 Makaram 20
• 04:20 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 04:30 AM: Aarattu (Holy Bath of the Deity)
• 05:30 AM: Thrikodiyirakku (Flag Lowering Ceremony)
• 10:00 AM: Palkavadi & Velkavadi Procession
• 11:00 AM: Palkavadi Abhishekam
• 11:30 AM: Kanji Sadyam (Rice Porridge Meal)
• 07:00 PM: Agnikavadi Procession & Pooja
• 08:00 PM: Agnikavadi Vilayattu (Performance)
• Agnikavadi Chenda Melam: Murugan G, Murugan Nivas, Kadavil, Pachalloor
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
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Panathura Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Santhi Nagar, Pulimoodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Santhi Nagar, Pulimoodu, Thiruvananthapuram – 500 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Stand – 2 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 3 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 6 Km
Contact
📞 +91 94955 81140
