അനന്തങ്കാട് ശ്രീനാഗരാജാ ക്ഷേത്ര ട്രസ്റ്റിൽ 2026 ലെ പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവം മാർച്ച് 8 ന് ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടും, ശ്രീമദ് ദേവീ ഭാഗവത സഹായ ജനന യജ്ഞം ഫെബ്രുവരി 26 മുതൽ മാർച്ച് 9 വരെ നടത്തപ്പെടുന്നു.
പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവം 2026 അനന്തങ്കാട് ശ്രീനാഗരാജാ ക്ഷേത്ര ട്രസ്റ്റ് തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple Trust Trivandrum
Pongala Mahotsavam at Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple is one of the most vibrant and spiritually uplifting festivals in Kerala. Celebrated with immense devotion, this festival is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and Lord Nagaraja attracting thousands of devotees from all over the state and beyond.
The festival is marked by the traditional Pongala offering, a ritual where women devotees prepare a sweet rice dish in earthen pots as an offering to the goddess. This act of devotion is believed to bring prosperity, health and spiritual blessings to the participants and their families.
The temple premises during the festival transform into a lively hub of devotional fervor with streets and courtyards filled with women engaged in Pongala preparations. The air resonates with the chants of mantras, temple bells and the rhythmic beats of traditional instruments creating an atmosphere of divine energy and communal harmony. Alongside the Pongala offering, the temple organizes various religious rituals including special poojas, processions and ceremonies led by experienced priests ensuring that every aspect of the festival is spiritually enriching.
The festival also fosters a sense of community, as devotees come together to assist one another in the preparations sharing the joy of devotion and reinforcing cultural traditions. Visitors and pilgrims are welcome to witness and participate in the festivities experiencing firsthand the rich cultural heritage and religious significance of Kerala’s temple festivals. The Ananthankadu Sree Nagaraja Temple, with its serene surroundings and traditional architecture provides an ideal setting for such a spiritually charged celebration.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Daily Poojas & Special Abhishekams
• Pongala Offering by Women Devotees
• Srimad Devi Bhagavata Sahaya Janana Yajnam
• Procession of Goddess Bhagavathy & Lord Nagaraja
• Kalamezhuthu & Devotional Songs
• Cultural Programs – Kathakali, Thayambaka & Classical Music
• Bhajans & Chanting Sessions
• Special Homams & Mantra Poojas
• Evening Deeparadhana & Lamp Ceremonies
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram – 0.5 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: East Fort KSRTC Bus Stop – 0.5 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 2 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 6 km
Contact
📞 +91 81290 55132, 0471 2454 824 or 2470 178.
