2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 26 മുതൽ മാർച്ച് 4 വരെ തിരുവനന്തപുരം കാര്യവട്ടം ശ്രീ ധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ഭക്തിപൂർണ തെയ്യാട്ടങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, ഉത്സവ ആചാരങ്ങളോടെ തിരുവുത്സവം ആചരിക്കുന്നു.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2026 കാര്യവട്ടം ശ്രീ ധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Thiruvutsavam 2026 Karyavattom Sri Dharmashasta Temple Trivandrum
Karyavattom Sri Dharmashasta Temple in Trivandrum hosts one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in Kerala attracting devotees and culture enthusiasts from across the region. The festival spans several days offering a unique blend of religious rituals, traditional art forms and community celebrations.
Each day begins with early morning prayers and recitations of sacred texts including the Ayyappa Bhagavatam and Devi Mahatmyam creating a serene and devotional atmosphere that resonates throughout the temple premises.
A highlight of the festival is the Kalamezhuthu Pattu, an intricate floor art depicting the deity accompanied by traditional songs praising Lord Dharmashasta. This is followed by various cultural performances such as Kalaripayattu demonstrations, classical music concerts and dance programs performed by renowned local schools of performing arts. Devotees also participate in group devotional singing sessions known as Bhajans fostering a sense of community and spiritual connection.
The festival emphasizes service and generosity with Annadanam, the community feast being conducted daily to feed hundreds of devotees. Special poojas including the Shanishwara Pooja and Pushpabhishekam are performed with elaborate rituals enhancing the religious significance of the event. On certain days, traditional folk performances such as Kaikottikali, Thiruvathira and mimicry shows add color and entertainment to the celebrations.
The final day of the festival features grand processions including the deity’s ceremonial ride on an elephant accompanied by percussion ensembles, fireworks and a spectacular Thalappoli procession starting from nearby temples. This combination of devotion, art and culture makes the festival a truly immersive experience. Visitors leave with a sense of spiritual fulfillment, cultural enrichment and a deep appreciation for Kerala’s rich temple traditions.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 08:30 AM – Pongala
• 10:00 AM – Puranic Q&A Competition
• 11:30 AM – Kalamezhuthu and Shastha Songs
• 12:30 PM – Annadanam (Community Meal)
• 06:30 PM – Kalaripayattu Performance (Dhatta Temple Kalal)
27-02-2026 (Monday)
• 06:30 AM – Ayyappa Bhagavatam Recitation
• 08:00 AM – Devi Mahatmyam Recitation
• 06:00 PM – Cultural Conference & Shastha Award Presentation
• 07:00 PM – Pushpabhishekam (Flower Offerings)
• 07:30 PM – Bhakti Ganamrutham (Vijayakumari, Karyavattam)
• 08:30 PM – Kalasandhya (Vidaran School of Music)
28-02-2026 (Saturday)
• 07:30 AM – Narayaneeya Recitation
• 12:30 PM – Annadanam (Community Meal)
• 05:00 PM – Kalasandhya
• 06:00 PM – Music Concert
• 07:00 PM – Shanishwara Pooja
• 07:30 PM – Dance Performances (Swaralaya, Karyavattam)
01-03-2026 (Sunday)
• 06:30 AM – Ayyappa Bhagavatam Recitation
• 07:30 AM – Akhandanama Japayajnam (Continuous Chanting)
• 12:30 PM – Annadanam (Community Meal)
• 05:30 PM – Thiruvathira (Koduth Yogeeshwara Devi Thiruvathira Samithi)
• 05:30 PM – Aishwarya Pooja
• 07:00 PM – Bhakti Ganasudha (Mayoor School of Music, Pothankod)
• 07:30 PM – Kaviarang (Poetry Performance, Kavyavedi Thiruvananthapuram)
• 08:00 PM – Kapala Varavu, Folk Songs & Visual Performance (Mool Creations, Kollam)
• 08:00 PM – Natya Utsav 2026 (Sri Shankara School of Performing Arts)
03-03-2026 (Tuesday)
• 06:30 AM – Ayyappa Bhagavatam Recitation
• 06:00 PM – Bhajans (Vighneswara Bhajans, Karyavattam)
• 07:00 PM – Kaikottikali (Devi Kaikottikali Group, Perur)
• 08:00 PM – Music Concert (Pranavam Sikh Band)
• 09:00 PM – Dance Performances (Team Nrithya, Karyavattam)
04-03-2026 (Wednesday)
• 05:10 AM – Urul (Rolling Coconut Ritual)
• 07:00 AM – Deity Procession of Sreedharmashastha (on Elephant, Carried by Unnilangat Kannan)
• 12:30 PM – Uthram Sadya (Feast)
• 04:00 PM – Elephant Parade
• 06:30 PM – Thalappoli Procession starts from Perur Temple
• Followed by – Sky Fireworks Display
• 06:00 PM – Namasankeerthanam (Radha Madhavam, Thiruvananthapuram)
• 07:30 PM – Shinkari Melam (Percussion Performance, Swalaya, Karyavattam)
• 08:00 PM – Classic Mimicry
• Elephant & Pageantry offered by Mrs. Indira Rajendran, Rajendrabhaavan, Karyavattam
Temple Location
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Karyavattom Sri Dharmashasta Temple, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695581.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Karyavattom – 0.5 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Karyavattom Bus Stop – 0.5 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 7 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 8 km
