ശ്രീ പത്മനാഭസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രംയിലെ അൽപ്പശി ഉത്സവം കൊടിയേറ്റം, വിശേഷ പൂജകൾ, ഭക്തിനിറഞ്ഞ എഴുന്നള്ളിപ്പുകൾ, മഹത്തായ ആറാട്ട് ചടങ്ങ് എന്നിവയോടെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന ഭംഗിയാർന്ന പത്ത് ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക മഹോത്സവമാണ്.
അൽപ്പശി ഉത്സവം 2026 ശ്രീ പത്മനാഭസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Alpasi Utsavam 2026 Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivandrum
Alpasi Utsavam is one of the most sacred and magnificent annual festivals celebrated at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum, Kerala. Observed during the Malayalam month of Thulam (October–November), this ten-day festival attracts thousands of devotees, pilgrims, and visitors from different parts of India and abroad. Dedicated to Lord Padmanabha, the festival reflects the rich spiritual heritage, royal traditions and temple customs that have been preserved for centuries in the historic temple.
The celebrations begin with the sacred Kodiyettam ceremony, which marks the official commencement of the festival. Throughout the ten days, the temple witnesses special poojas, traditional rituals, Vedic chanting, cultural performances, and grand processions accompanied by traditional temple instruments such as chenda, maddalam and nadaswaram. The beautifully decorated idols of the deities are ceremoniously taken around the temple premises in majestic processions creating a divine and spiritually uplifting atmosphere for devotees.
One of the most important attractions of Alpasi Utsavam is the Pallivetta ritual, symbolizing the divine hunting expedition of the deity. Another major highlight is the grand Aarattu procession held on the final day of the festival. During this sacred ceremony, the idol of Lord Padmanabha is taken in a majestic procession to Shangumugham Beach for the ceremonial holy bath. Members of the former Travancore royal family traditionally participate in this procession, adding historical and cultural significance to the event.
The temple premises during Alpasi Utsavam are filled with devotional fervor, oil lamps, floral decorations, and the continuous chanting of sacred hymns. Devotees believe that participating in the festival and receiving the blessings of the deity brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Alpasi Utsavam 2026 offers a rare opportunity to witness the timeless traditions, architectural beauty and divine rituals of one of Kerala’s most revered temples.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Special Usha Pooja
• Utsava Bali Rituals
• Deeparadhana & Sandhya Pooja
• Vedic Chanting & Bhajans
• Traditional Chenda Melam
• Nadaswaram Performance
• Utsava Sreebali Procession
• Pallivetta Ceremony
• Aarattu Procession
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram – 0.5 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: East Fort Bus Station – 0.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 1.5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 4 Km
