മീനഭരണി മഹോത്സവം 2026, തിരുവനന്തപുരം കാപ്പിൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ മാർച്ച് 13 മുതൽ മാർച്ച് 22 വരെ നടത്തപ്പെടുന്ന പതിനുദിവസത്തെ ആഘോഷമാണ്, ഇതിൽ പരമ്പരാഗത ചാരിത്തിരിയങ്ങൾ, തോറ്റംപാട്ട്, കൈകൊട്ടിക്കളി, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
മീനഭരണി മഹോത്സവം 2026 കാപ്പിൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Meenabharani Mahotsavam 2026 Kappil Bhagavathy Temple Trivandrum
The Meenabharani Mahotsavam at Kappil Bhagavathy Temple in Trivandrum is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich temple festivals in Kerala. Dedicated to the fierce yet benevolent goddess Bhadrakali, the festival brings together devotees from across the region to celebrate divine blessings, community harmony and Kerala’s traditional art forms.
The temple itself situated in the northern boundary of Trivandrum district is renowned for its powerful spiritual presence and the Meenabharani festival transforms it into a hub of devotion, rituals and festivities.
The festival is marked by a wide range of sacred rituals performed meticulously by the temple priests including Ganapathi Homam, Kumkuma Abhishekam, Kalasha Pooja and Deepa Aradhana. Devotees participate in these rituals with deep faith, seeking protection, prosperity and spiritual upliftment.
A distinctive feature of the festival is the Thottampattu, a ritual song offering to the goddess, performed with traditional percussion and accompanied by folk melodies. Another highlight is the Kaikottikali, a graceful group dance performed by women which adds a vibrant cultural dimension to the religious celebrations.
Throughout the festival, the temple grounds are filled with a variety of cultural programs including folk theatre, musical performances and traditional dance forms. Community meals are offered to all devotees emphasizing the spirit of sharing and devotion. The festival also features Ashwathi Vilakku and Nedumkuthira, spectacular rituals that combine artistry, devotion and pageantry. The temple’s sacred spaces come alive with the rhythmic sounds of drums, the chanting of prayers and the fragrance of flowers and incense creating a deeply immersive spiritual experience.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 5:30 AM – Nirmala Darshanam, Kumkuma Arshakam, Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM – Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM – Midday Pooja & Nadakathakkal
• 6:00 PM – Kaikottikali (Women’s Dance)
• 7:00 PM – Deepa Aradhana & Mudrathalam
• 7:30 PM – Thottam Mukham
• 8:30 PM – Folk Drama – Thazhvaram Natakam
• 9:00 PM – Nadakathakkal after Dinner Pooja
14-03-2026 (Saturday) – Kumbham 30
• 6:30 AM – Morning Temple Rituals
• 11:30 AM – Midday Pooja & Nadakathakkal
• 5:00 PM – Kaikottikali, Deepa Aradhana & Thiruvathirakali
• 7:00 PM – Stage Program: Melody Night 2026
15-03-2026 (Sunday) – Meenam 1
• 5:30 AM – Nirmala Darshanam, Kumkuma Abhishekam, Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Akhanda Naama Japam
• 12:00 PM – Midday Pooja & Nadakathakkal
• 5:00 PM – Thiruvathirakali by Shiva-Parvathi Group
• 6:45 PM – Kaikottikali
• 8:30 PM – Musical Drama “Om Kali”
16-03-2026 (Monday) – Meenam 2
• 5:30 AM – Midday Pooja & Rituals
• 6:45 AM – Deepa Aradhana
• 7:00 AM – Distribution of Valiyuruli Payasam
• 7:30 AM – Thottampattu
• 7:30 AM – Yakshi Amma & Madanthampuran Pooja
• 8:30 PM – Stage Drama “Mucheettukalikaarante Makal”
• 9:00 PM – Nadakathakkal after Dinner Pooja
17-03-2026 (Tuesday) – Meenam 3
• 5:00 AM – Morning Temple Rituals
• 7:30 AM – Standard Temple Rituals
• 10:30 AM – Thottampattu
• 12:00 PM – Midday Pooja
• 5:00 PM – Kaikottikali & Deepa Aradhana
• 7:00 PM – Evening Nadakathakkal
• 5:00 AM – Palliyunarthal & Morning Rituals
• 6:30 AM – Nirmala Darshanam, Kumkuma Abhishekam, Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Sopana Sangeetham
• 10:30 AM – Midday Pooja
• 12:00 PM – Annadanam
• 5:00 PM – Deepa Aradhana & Thottampattu
• 7:30 PM – Dance Performance “Brahmandanayakan”
• 8:00 PM – Stage Program & Sopana Sangeetham
19-03-2026 (Thursday) – Meenam 5
• 12:00 PM – Deepa Aradhana & Dance Performance
• 6:30 PM – Evening Nadakathakkal after Dinner Pooja
20-03-2026 (Friday) – Meenam 6
• 5:00 AM – Morning Temple Rituals
• 7:30 AM – Thottampattu
• 12:00 PM – Midday Pooja
• 2:30 PM – Kambamaram Eduppu
• 5:00 PM – Deepa Aradhana, Pushpabhishekam & Thottampattu
• 6:00 PM – Folk Songs
21-03-2026 (Saturday) – Meenam 7
• 5:00 AM – Morning Temple Rituals
• 5:30 AM – Nirmala Darshanam, Kumkuma Abhishekam, Ganapathi Homam
• 7:30 AM – Thottampattu
• 8:30 AM – Bhagavatha Parayanam
• 10:00 AM – Kunjisadhya
• 10:30 AM – Midday Pooja
22-03-2026 (Sunday) – Meenam 8
• 6:30 AM – Aishwarya Vilakku & Ashwathi Vilakku
• 6:45 AM – Deepa Aradhana
• 7:00 AM – Distribution of Valiyuruli Payasam
• 7:30 AM – Thottampattu
• 7:30 AM – Yakshi Amma & Madanthampuran Pooja
• 8:30 PM – Stage Drama “Pakalil Maranjirunnoral”
• 4:00 PM – Ottanthullal – Rajesh & Party
• 7:30 PM – Kuthiyottam
• 8:00 PM – Mega Stage Show – Premier Festival Show hosted by Aneesh Paul
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
📍
Kappil Bhagavathy Temple, Kappil Thekkumbhagam Paravur Rd, Kappil, Edava, Kerala 695311.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Kappil, Edava – 0.5 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kappil Bus Stop – 0.5 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Paravur Railway Station – 7 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 47 km
