തിരുവനന്തപുരത്തെ പാലക്കാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ കാർത്തിക തിരുനാൾ മഹോത്സവം ഫെബ്രുവരി-മാർച്ച് മാസങ്ങളിൽ (കുംഭം) ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന വാർഷിക 10 ദിവസത്തെ ഉത്സവമാണ്, മഹത്തായ ആചാരങ്ങളും സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികളും പ്രദർശിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.
കാർത്തിക തിരുനാൾ മഹോത്സവം 2026 | പാലക്കാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Karthika Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 | Palakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Trivandrum
The Mahotsavam is a celebration of the Aarattu of the presiding deity of the temple, Goddess Bhadrakali. The annual event is marked by a spectacular procession, display of folk art forms and traditional rituals.
The deity known as Palakkavilamma is worshipped as Goddess Bhadrakali here. Karthika being the birth star of the goddess, the Aarattu is conducted on the very day the star falls in the Malayalam month of Kumbham. Aarattu procession is completed by offering Nirapara after the aarattu while the idol is taken back to the temple. Women welcome the goddess with Niranjana Vilakku and instrumental music. Elephant procession with colourful floats, ceremonial umbrellas, swan chariots, Theyyams, Pookavadis and Thalapoli and Thookkapayattu. Chendamelam, Shingarimelam, Neyyandimelam, Bandumelam, Panchavadyam, Nadaswaram etc also add to the flavor of the celebration.
Karthika Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 | Palakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Trivandrum
A harmonius celebration by all communities of the region, the
festival is a commemoration of the power of Goddess Bhadrakali.
With festivities lasting for 10 days, the entire village of Edava
stands decorated. Streets are adorned with tender coconut fronds
and plantain leaf-stalks. Many cultural and traditional events are
organized during the festival and the temple premises are adorned
with red banana stems.. This is an occasion when the entire village
erupts in a festive mood. The streets are made colourful on the
festival days with colourful processions. The main attractions of
this festival are Thrikodiyettu, Ahaspooja, Sreebhoothabali,
Uthsavabali, kalamzhuthum pattum, Thottam pattu, Ponkkala,
Pallivetta,
Ghoshayathra,
Aarattu,
Thookapayattu,
Garudanparappu and Thrikodiyirakku.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Thrikodiyettu
• Ahaspooja
• Sreebhoothabali
• Uthsavabali
• Kalamezhuthum Pattum
• Thottam Pattu
• Pongala
• Pallivetta
• Ghoshayathra
• Aarattu
• Thookapayattu
• Garudanparappu
• Thrikodiyirakku
Temple Location
📍 Palakkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Varkala Edava Kappil Rd, Vettakada, Edava - 695311 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: HAS Fuels (HP petrol pump) - 100 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Press Mukku Bus Stop - 350 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Varkala Railway Station - 5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport - 50 Km
Contact
📞 +91 470 2660 093 +91 470 2663 601
