ശ്രീ അയ്യരുമഠം ശിവക്ഷേത്രം, തിരുവനന്തപുരം എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ മഹാശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം 2026 2026 ഫെബ്രുവരി 9 മുതൽ ഫെബ്രുവരി 16 വരെ പ്രത്യേക ശിവപൂജകൾ, അനുഷ്ഠാനങ്ങൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ, സമൂഹവഴിപാടുകൾ എന്നിവയോടെ ഭക്തിസാന്ദ്രമായ അന്തരീക്ഷത്തിൽ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
മഹാശിവരാത്രി മഹോത്സവം 2026 ശ്രീ അയ്യരുമഠം ശിവക്ഷേത്രം ട്രസ്റ്റ് തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Mahashivaratri Mahotsavam 2026 Sree Ayyarumadam Shiva Temple Trust Trivandrum
The annual temple festival held at Sree Ayyarumadam Shiva Temple in Trivandrum is a deeply revered spiritual observance that brings together devotion, tradition and community participation. Celebrated during the auspicious period of Shivaratri, the festival spans several days and is marked by elaborate rituals, special poojas and a wide range of cultural and devotional offerings dedicated to Lord Shiva, Muthumari Amman and other associated deities of the temple.
Each festival day begins in the early hours of the morning with temple opening, Nirmalya Darshanam, and Ganapathi Homam, followed by Usha Pooja, special abhishekams, kalasha poojas and noon poojas. Devotees actively participate in offerings such as Pongala prepared in numerous sacred pots, Kumkuma Archana, Pushpabhishekam, Sahasradeepam, Bhsmabhishekam, Mrityunjaya Homam and special family archana. These rituals are believed to bring prosperity, health and spiritual well being to the devotees and their families.
One of the major highlights of the festival is the Mahashivaratri day, observed with night long worship, devotional music, and powerful rituals associated with Lord Shiva. Sopana Sangeetham, Villupattu narrating the Amman Charitham, Neyyandi Melam, Karakam Ezhunnallathu and fire lit processions create a divine and vibrant atmosphere throughout the temple premises and surrounding areas. The festival also features offerings to Veerabhadra Swami and Nagar deities reflecting the temple’s rich ritual traditions.
Cultural programs play a significant role in the celebrations, with dance performances, Thiruvathira Kali, Kaikottikali, devotional music concerts, Ganamela and student dance offerings enhancing the festive spirit. These programs are performed by renowned artists, local groups and young students as a form of devotion.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal (Temple Opening)
• 5:15 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Pongala (101 Kalams)
• 8:00 AM: Navakalasha Pooja
• 9:30 AM: Oushadha Kalasam & Aghora Rudra Japam with Dhara
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
• 12:15 PM: Samoohasadya
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 6:00 PM: Panchavadyam
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Thrikodiyettu (Flag Hoisting)
• 7:30 PM: Kappukettu
• 8:00 PM: Palpayasam Distribution
• 8:30 PM: Kaikottikali
• 9:00 PM: Ganarchana
• 10:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
10-02-2026 (Tuesday) – 1201 Makaram 27 (2nd Festival Day)
• 5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:15 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Pongala (101 Kalams)
• 8:00 AM: Shiva Purana Parayanam (Day 1)
• 9:30 AM: Navakalasha Pooja
• 10:45 AM: Kalabhabhishekam to Mahadeva
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
• 12:15 PM: Samoohasadya
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Kaikottikali (Ayyarumadam Group)
• 8:00 PM: Navanya Nadanam 2026 (Dance Program)
• 9:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 10:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
11-02-2026 (Wednesday) – 1201 Makaram 28 (3rd Festival Day)
• 5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:15 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Sri Krishna Venna Muzhukappu
• 6:30 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Pongala (101 Kalams)
• 9:00 AM: Jaladhara Abhishekam to Mahadeva
• 9:30 AM: Navakalasha Pooja
• 10:30 AM: Kalabhabhishekam
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
• 12:15 PM: Samoohasadya
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavathi Seva
• 8:00 PM: Nrithadhwani 2026 (Dance Program)
• 9:00 PM: Thiruvathira Fusion & Kolkali
• 10:00 PM: Bhakthigana Manjari
• 10:30 PM: Nada Adakkal
12-02-2026 (Thursday) – 1201 Makaram 29 (4th Festival Day)
• 5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:15 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Sri Krishna Vakacharthu & Aval Nivedyam
• 7:30 AM: Kumkuma Samarpanam & Naranga Vilakku (Muthumari Amman)
• 9:00 AM: Pongala (101 Kalams)
• 10:00 AM: Veerabhadra Swami Panaka Nivedyam
• 12:00 PM: Ucha Pooja & Nada Adakkal
• 12:15 PM: Samoohasadya
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Kumkumabhishekam
• 7:30 PM: Bhagavathi Seva
• 8:00 PM: Thiruvathira & Kaikottikali
• 9:00 PM: Dance Program
• 10:00 PM: Athazha Pooja & Nada Adakkal
13-02-2026 (Friday) – 1201 Kumbham 01 (5th Festival Day)
• 5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:15 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Sri Krishna Vakacharthu & Aval Nivedyam
• 7:00 AM: Pongala (131 Kalams)
• 8:00 AM: Bhasmabhishekam
• 9:00 AM: Navakalasha Pooja
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
• 12:15 PM: Samoohasadya
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Pidipana Vaaral
• 7:30 PM: Bhagavathi Seva
• 9:00 PM: Noopuradhwani 2026 (Dance Offering)
• 10:00 PM: Athazha Pooja & Nada Adakkal
14-02-2026 (Saturday) – 1201 Kumbham 02 (6th Festival Day)
• 5:00 AM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:15 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:30 AM: Visheshakudumba Archana
• 9:00 AM: Kalasha Pooja (108 Kalasams)
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
• 12:15 PM: Public Samoohasadya
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 6:00 PM: Sahasradeepam
• 6:30 PM: Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Devi Pooja & Pushpabhishekam
• 9:00 PM: Mega Hit Ganamela (Oscar Nagercoil)
• 11:00 PM: Athazha Pooja & Nada Adakkal
15-02-2026 (Sunday) – 1201 Kumbham 02 (Mahashivaratri Day)
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:00 AM: Nirmalya Darshanam
• 5:30 AM: Sopana Sangeetham
• 6:30 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 7:00 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:15 AM: Veerabhadra Swami Valiya Padukka
• 7:45 AM: Mrityunjaya Homam
• 8:00 AM: Kappi Sadya
• 8:15 AM: Nagar Pushpabhishekam
• 8:30 AM: Yogeeshwara Pooja
• 9:00 AM: Villupattu – Amman Charitham
• 9:30 AM: Neyyandimelam
• 6:30 PM: Karakam Ezhunnallathu
• 7:00 PM: Deeparadhana
• 9:00 PM: Aakashakaazhcha & Natyarchana
• 10:00 PM: Amman Thullal
• 11:00 PM: Karaoke Ganamela
• 12:00 Midnight: Muthuchorichil
16-02-2026 (Monday) – 1201 Kumbham 04 (Final Day)
• 5:00 AM: Madan Thullal & Naga Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Manjakappu & Pongala
• 9:15 AM: Thrikodiyirakku (Flag Lowering)
• 11:00 AM: Samoohasadya
• 2:00 PM: Sopana Sangeetham
• 4:30 PM: Villupattu
• 6:00 PM: Temple Closing Rituals
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Cheruvallimukku – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Cheruvallimukku Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chirayinkeezhu Railway Station – 6 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 35 Km
Contact
📞 +91 81368 96675 (Trust President – Rajkumar)
+91 98464 08884 (Trust Secretary – K. Murugan)
+91 86848 2218 (Trust Treasurer – R. Jayakumar)
+91 99479 81423 (Utsava Committee President – Sundaran)
+91 90486 27502 (Utsava Committee Secretary – M. Sarath)
+91 96053 07930 (Utsava Committee Treasurer – Shibu Kuzhivila)
