മുടിപ്പുര ശ്രീ ഭദ്രകാളി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 2026 ലെ അശ്വതി തൂക്ക മഹോത്സവം 2026 മാർച്ച് 1 മുതൽ 21 വരെ ആചരിക്കപ്പെടും, പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങൾ, ஊരുചുറ്റ്, കലാപരിപാടികൾ എന്നിവയുമായി.
അശ്വതി തൂക്ക മഹോത്സവം 2026 മുടിപ്പുര ശ്രീ ഭദ്രകാളി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Ashwathi Thookkam Mahotsavam 2026 Mudippura Sree Bhadrakali Temple Trivandrum
The Ashwathi Thookkam Mahotsavam at Mudippura Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Trivandrum is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in the region attracting devotees from near and far.
Dedicated to Sree Bhadrakali Devi, the temple celebrates the goddess’s blessings, protection and benevolence and the festival serves as a major occasion for the local community to express their devotion and gratitude.
The festival is marked by a series of elaborate rituals and cultural events that combine faith, tradition and artistry.
Central to the celebrations is the Thookkam ritual, a unique offering in which devotees perform ceremonial suspension or hanging as a symbol of devotion and surrender to the goddess. Alongside this, other sacred rituals such as Kuthiyottam, Thalappoli, Urul and Kumbham are performed with precision and reverence. The festival also includes Ganapathi Homam, Pushpabhishekam and Deepa Aradhana creating an atmosphere of divine energy and spiritual fervor throughout the temple premises.
Cultural programs form an integral part of the festival showcasing traditional Kerala art forms such as Chenda Melam, Shinkari Melam, Vilappattu, Kaikottikali and Thiruvathira dances. These performances not only entertain but also preserve and propagate the rich artistic heritage associated with temple festivals in Kerala. The festival atmosphere is further enhanced by Annadanam where hundreds of devotees partake in free meals offered in the name of the deity symbolizing community bonding and shared devotion.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 8:00 AM: Uru Chutt (Village Procession – Andamvila, Manayam, Kurumpal, Motirappalli, Kariyakkara)
• 10:00 AM: Morning Pooja & Deeparadhana
• 12:00 PM: Noon Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam (Community Feast)
• 2:00 PM: Kalamkaval (Kalamezhuthu Protection Ritual)
• 4:30 PM: Preparations for Nerchathookkam
• 7:30 PM: Nerchathookkam Ritual
• 8:00 PM: Bhajan & Devotional Singing – Sreenandanam Bhaktigaan & Bhajans
• 8:30 PM: Evening Meal
• 9:00 PM: Vilappattu – Story: "Oru Chilampinte Prathikaram", Presented by Kairali Kalavedhi, Thiruvananthapuram
21-03-2026 (Saturday) – 1201 Kumbham 22
• 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Preliminary Rituals
• 7:40 – 7:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam, Pooja & Deepa Aradhana
• 7:30 AM: Festival Procession Begins
• 10:00 – 10:20 AM: Nivedyam (Food Offering)
• 8:00 – 11:30 AM: Nercha Offerings – Kuthiyottam, Thalappoli, Urul, Kumbham
• 2:00 PM: Kalamkaval Ritual
• 7:30 PM: Nerchathookkam Ritual, Pooja & Deepa Aradhana
• 8:00 PM: Bhajan – Sreenandanam Bhaktigaan & Bhajans
• 8:30 PM: Evening Meal
• 9:00 PM: Vilappattu – "Oru Chilampinte Prathikaram", Kairali Kalavedhi, Thiruvananthapuram
22-03-2026 (Sunday) – 1201 Kumbham 23
• 5:00 AM: Morning Pooja & Deeparadhana
• 7:30 AM: Thirumudi Ezhuvellippu (Lifting of Sacred Crown)
• 8:30 AM: Devotional Programs & Bhajans
• 12:00 PM: Noon Pooja & Annadanam
• 6:30 PM: Evening Pooja & Deeparadhana
• 7:30 PM: Cultural Performances – Thiruvathira & Kaikottikali by local groups
• 8:30 PM: Evening Meal
29-03-2026 (Sunday) – Post-Festival Pongala
• 8:00 AM: Pongala Offering (Women Devotees Cook Offering)
• 10:00 AM: Morning Pooja & Deeparadhana
• 12:00 PM: Annadanam (Community Feast)
• 6:30 PM: Evening Pooja & Deeparadhana
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
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Mudippura Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Thumpodu, Kallara, Kerala 695608.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Anavoor – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kallambalam Bus Stop – 5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Varkala Railway Station – 12 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 28 Km
Contact
📞 A.Y. Ajith Kumar, President – +91 94951 92989
S.S. Suraj, Vice President – +91 70510 21194
D. Vijaykumar, Secretary – +91 78693 64638
Vishnu M.R, Joint Secretary – +91 96338 15243
Shaju G.S, Khazanchi – +91 80868 97824
