ത്രിവേണതിയിലെ കരിയംകുളം ശ്രീ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 2026 മീനം ഉത്രം മഹോത്സവം 2026 മാർച്ച് 27 മുതൽ ഏപ്രിൽ 2 വരെ ശുദ്ധമായ ആചാരങ്ങൾ, ഭക്തിസഭയും കലാപരിപാടികളും കൊണ്ടാണ് ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നത്
മീനം ഉത്രം മഹോത്സവം 2026 കരിയംകുളം ശ്രീ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Meenam Uthram Mahotsavam 2026 Kariyamkulam Shree Bhagavathy Temple Trivandrum
Meenam Uthram Mahotsavam at Kariyamkulam Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Trivandrum is one of the most vibrant and spiritually enriching temple festivals in Kerala. Dedicated to the divine Goddess Bhagavathy, the temple is renowned for its elaborate rituals, traditional ceremonies and cultural festivities that attract devotees from all over the region.
The festival is celebrated with great devotion combining religious sanctity with colorful pageantry and community participation.
The Mahotsavam begins with the ceremonial opening of the temple accompanied by the offering of Nirmalya Darshan allowing devotees to witness the divine presence of the deity in all its glory. Key rituals include Ashtabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam and Ganapathi Homam performed by trained priests following traditional Tantric rites. These sacred ceremonies are designed to invoke divine blessings for health, prosperity and spiritual upliftment.
One of the festival’s highlights is Kuthiyottam, a unique ritual involving young male devotees who participate in symbolic penance and processions, accompanied by rhythmic drum ensembles called Poothiri Melam. The festival also features Kalamezhuthu, the intricate floor art depicting deities along with devotional songs like Sarppappattu and ceremonial offerings such as Annadanam and Pongala for women devotees.
Cultural programs including classical music, traditional dance and folk performances, add to the celebratory spirit creating a harmonious blend of devotion and art. The festival’s processions are marked by beautifully decorated idols, ceremonial lamps and enthusiastic participation from the local community making it a truly immersive experience.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• 4:15 AM: Palliyunarthal (Temple Awakening)
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal, Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:10 AM: Ashtabhishekam (Goddess, Durga, Shiva, Sastha), Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam
• 5:15 AM: Harinama Keerthanam
• 5:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 6:45 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Prabhat Annadanam
• 8:00 AM: Kodiyettam (Flag Hoisting)
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:40 PM: Perum Payasam & Panchamrutha Offering
• 6:30 PM: Chuttuvilakku, Deeparadhana, Pushpakireedam
• 8:00 PM: Kuthiyottam & Urul Vratham
• 8:30 PM: Kumkumabhishekam
• 9:00 PM: Pushpabhishekam
• 9:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 10:30 PM: Special Vilakku (Vishesha Vilakku)
• 11:00 PM: Nada Adakkal (Temple Closing), Palliyurakkam
28-03-2026 (Monday) – Meenam 14
• 4:15 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal, Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:10 AM: Ashtabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam
• 5:15 AM: Harinama Keerthanam & Puranapaarayanam
• 5:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 6:45 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Prabhat Annadanam
• 10:30 AM: Purathezhunnallathu (Procession)
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 6:30 PM: Chuttuvilakku, Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavathi Seva
• 7:30 PM: Procession, Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 8:30 PM: Kumkumabhishekam
• 9:00 PM: Pushpabhishekam
• 9:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 10:30 PM: Special Vilakku
• 11:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
29-03-2026 (Tuesday) – Meenam 15
• 4:15 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal, Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:10 AM: Ashtabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam
• 5:15 AM: Harinama Keerthanam & Puranapaarayanam
• 5:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 6:45 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Prabhat Annadanam
• 10:00 AM: Special Aayilya Pooja
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:30 PM: Sarppappattu & Kalamezhuthu
• 6:30 PM: Chuttuvilakku, Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavathi Seva
• 7:30 PM: Procession, Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 8:30 PM: Kumkumabhishekam
• 9:00 PM: Pushpabhishekam
• 9:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 10:30 PM: Special Vilakku
• 11:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
30-03-2026 (Wednesday) – Meenam 16
• 4:15 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal, Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:10 AM: Ashtabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam
• 5:15 AM: Harinama Keerthanam & Puranapaarayanam
• 5:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 6:45 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Prabhat Annadanam
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 5:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 5:20 PM: Aishwarya Pooja
• 6:30 PM: Chuttuvilakku, Deeparadhana
• 7:00 PM: Bhagavathi Seva
• 7:30 PM: Procession, Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 8:30 PM: Kumkumabhishekam
• 9:00 PM: Pushpabhishekam
• 9:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 10:30 PM: Special Vilakku
• 11:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
31-03-2026 (Thursday) – Meenam 17
• 4:15 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal, Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:10 AM: Ashtabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam
• 5:15 AM: Harinama Keerthanam & Puranapaarayanam
• 5:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 6:40 AM: Mahamrityunjaya Homam
• 6:45 AM: Usha Pooja
• 6:50 AM: Start of Trikala Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Prabhat Annadanam
• 7:30 AM: Procession from Bhagavathipuram Ward
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 4:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 4:45 PM: Departure to Chittathakode Ganapathi Temple for Urul Vratham
• 6:30 PM: Chuttuvilakku, Deeparadhana
• 6:45 PM: End of Trikala Pooja
• 7:30 PM: Urul, Thalappoli, Kuthiyottam Procession
• 8:30 PM: Kumkumabhishekam
• 9:00 PM: Pushpabhishekam
• 9:30 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 10:30 PM: Special Vilakku
• 11:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
01-04-2026 (Friday) – Meenam 18
• 4:15 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal, Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:10 AM: Ashtabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam
• 5:15 AM: Harinama Keerthanam & Puranapaarayanam
• 5:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:30 AM: Kuthiyottam, Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 6:45 AM: Usha Pooja
• 7:00 AM: Prabhat Annadanam
• 11:30 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 12:30 PM: Annadanam
• 2:00 PM: Nada Thurakkal
• 2:15 PM: Urul Vratham Devotees’ Salutations
• 2:30 PM: Departure to Chittathakode Ganapathi Temple for Kuthiyottam
• 5:30 PM: Kuthiyottam Procession
• 6:30 PM: Chuttuvilakku, Deeparadhana
• 6:45 PM: Kumkumabhishekam
• 7:10 PM: Pushpabhishekam
• 10:00 PM: Kuthiyottam Procession Returns to Temple
• 10:10 PM: Special Garland Offering
• 10:30 PM: Poothiri Melam & Procession, Thalappoli, Kuthiyottam
• 11:00 PM: Athazha Pooja
• 11:15 PM: Special Vilakku
• 11:30 PM: Nada Adakkal
02-04-2026 (Saturday) – Meenam 19
• 4:15 AM: Palliyunarthal
• 4:45 AM: Nada Thurakkal, Nirmalya Darshan
• 5:10 AM: Ashtabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, Thradravya Dhara, Rudrabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam
• 5:15 AM: Harinama Keerthanam & Puranapaarayanam
• 5:50 AM: Ganapathi Homam
• 6:45 AM: Usha Pooja
• 6:45 – 7:02 AM: Preparation for Special Pongala
• 9:00 AM: Special Pongala Offering
• 10:00 AM: Community Pongala
• 10:00 AM: Samuhasadhya (Community Feast)
• 11:15 AM: Ucha Pooja
• 11:30 AM: Pongala Offering, Deeparadhana
• 1:30 PM: Thrikodi Erazh (Flag Lowering)
• 2:00 PM: Nada Adakkal
• 2:30 PM: Paippankodu
• 3:00 PM: Guru Seva
For more details about the events please see the notices provided below
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Perumkulam, Bhagavathypuram – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Peyad Bus Stand – 3 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Trivandrum Central Railway Station – 12 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 28 Km
Contact
📞 +91 86060 83115, +91 94950 11706, +91 81119 92867
B. Ajith Kumar - President : 9495011706
V. Sreekumar - Secretary : 8111992867
📧 kariyamkulathamma@gmail.com
🌐 www.kariyamkulathamma.org
