ചെമ്പകംമംഗലം ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം, തോളൂർ, ആര്യനാട് എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ 2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 23 മുതൽ മാർച്ച് 4 വരെ കലിയൂട്ട് ദിക്ക്ബലി മഹോത്സവം ആഘോഷിക്കും.
കലിയൂട്ട് ദിക്ക്ബലി മഹോത്സവം 2026 | ചെമ്പകമംഗലം ശ്രീ ഭദ്രകാളി മഹാക്ഷേത്ര ട്രസ്റ്റ് തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Kaliyootu Dikk Bali Mahotsavam 2026 Chempakamangalam Devi Temple Trivandrum
Kaliyootu Dikk Bali Mahotsavam is one of the most significant and vibrant festivals celebrated at Chempakamangalam Devi Temple, located in Tholoor, Aryanad, Thiruvananthapuram.
This grand event showcases the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Kerala through elaborate rituals, traditional performances and devotional offerings
Devotees from surrounding regions gather at the temple to witness the ceremonial “Kaliyootu” which is a symbolic ritual depicting the victory of Goddess Bhadrakali over evil forces.
During the festival, various rites such as Dikk Bali and special poojas are performed with meticulous devotion invoking the divine presence of Bhadrakali Amma. The temple premises are adorned with vibrant decorations, and the air is filled with chants, drum beats and traditional music creating a deeply spiritual and festive atmosphere. Devotees actively participate in offerings seeking blessings for prosperity, protection and the removal of obstacles in their lives.
The Mahotsavam is also a time for the community to come together as families and visitors enjoy the cultural programs, folk arts and processions organized throughout the festival period. The combination of ritualistic grandeur, devotional fervor and cultural activities makes Kaliyootu Dikk Bali Mahotsavam an unforgettable experience reflecting the devotion, tradition and heritage of the region.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 5:00 AM: Palliyunarthal (Temple Awakening)
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja (Morning Worship)
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Kodimaram erection; Temple Procession – Iravoor, Thannimoodu, Post Office Junction, Aryanad Gandhi Junction, Chempakamangalam Nagar route
• 8:45 AM: Prabhatha Bhakshanam (Breakfast)
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja (Noon Worship)
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam (Lunch Offering)
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal (Evening Opening)
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00–7:30 PM: Thrikkodiyaette (Main Ritual)
• 7:45 PM: Sayahna Bhakshanam (Evening Food)
• 8:30 PM: Athazha Pooja (Evening Worship)
• 10:00–10:30 PM: Kappuketti Pattu
• 12:00 AM: Uchabali; followed by Mangalapooja & Pallinidra
24-02-2026 (Tuesday) – 1201 Kumbham 12
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – East Route: Kanayamvilakam to Temple
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 6:30 PM: Kaikottikkali (Folk Dance); Presented by Dhruvam Chamundeshwari, Pachakkad
• 7:30 PM: Bhaktiganasudha – Omkaram Bhajans, Aruvikkara, Trivandrum
25-02-2026 (Wednesday) – 1201 Kumbham 13
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – East Route continuation
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 9:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 8:15 PM: Pushpavrishthi Kalankaval (Flower Shower Procession)
• 12:00 AM: Uchabali; followed by Mangalapooja & Pallinidra
26-02-2026 (Thursday) – 1201 Kumbham 14
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – West Route
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 6:30 PM: Kaikottikkali
• 7:25 PM: Bharatanatyam – Presented by Avantika Santhosh & Party, Kottarakkara
27-02-2026 (Friday) – 1201 Kumbham 15
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – West Route continuation
• 8:45 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:00 PM: Thiruvabharana Thrikkalyana Procession
• 6:00 PM: Sumangalipooja (Auspicious Ceremony for Married Women)
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 7:15 PM: Sumangalipooja
• 7:30 PM: Sayahna Bhakshanam
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 12:00 AM: Uchabali; followed by Mangalapooja & Pallinidra
28-02-2026 (Saturday) – 1201 Kumbham 16
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – South Route
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 8:45 AM: Narayaneeya Parayanam
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 7:00 PM: Nrithanrithangal – Presented by Shivanandan School of Dance, Pulimood
01-03-2026 (Sunday) – 1201 Kumbham 17
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – North Route
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
02-03-2026 (Monday) – 1201 Kumbham 18
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – North Route continuation
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 6:15 PM: Kaikottikkali; Presented by Shreeshastha, Pullikkonam
• 7:00 PM: Atmiyaprabhashanam – Speaker: Aryanad Jayachandran
03-03-2026 (Tuesday) – 1201 Kumbham 19
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal (Note: Chandragrahanam – Evening Opening at 6:00 PM)
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Thangathirumudi Procession – North Route continuation
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 6:00 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
04-03-2026 (Wednesday) – 1201 Kumbham 20
• 5:00 AM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:30 AM: Nirmalyadarshanam, Abhishekam, Malar Nivedyam
• 6:00 AM: Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Ushah Pooja
• 8:00 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:30 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Panthiradi Pooja
• 10:00 AM: Chempakamangalam Amma Karunyasparsham & Anumodanam
• 10:30 AM: Kalasha Pooja & Kalasha Abhishekam
• 11:00 AM: Atmiyaprabhashanam – Speaker: Giri P.G.
• 11:30 AM: Chempakamangalam Amma – Neercha Pongala Offering
• 12:00 PM: Madhyahna Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 1:00 PM: Pongala Nivedyam; Thirunata Thurakkal
• 4:45 PM: Thirunata Thurakkal
• 5:00 PM: Bhakti Urul Neercha
• 6:20 PM: Special Deepaaradhana & Lamp Viewing
• 6:30 PM: Kuthiyottam & Thalappoli Procession – National Ghoshayatra
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavatiseva
• 8:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 12:30 AM: Gurusi Tharpanam
• 4:00 AM: Thiruarattu
Temple Location
📍
Chempakamangalam Devi Temple, Chembakamangalam, Aryanad, Kerala 695542.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Tholoor, Aryanad – 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Aryanad Bus Stop – 2 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 20 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 25 km
CONTACT
📞 +91 62357 27235
🌐 www.chempakamangalam.org
