ശ്രീ കടപ്പത്തല ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം, കവടിയാർ, തിരുവനന്തപുരം എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ 2026 മെയ് 01-ന് നടക്കുന്ന ഈ മഹോത്സവത്തിൽ പരമ്പരാഗത കേരള പഞ്ചാരി മേളം, ഭക്തി ചടങ്ങുകൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പരിപാടികൾ എന്നിവയുടെ അതിമനോഹരമായ സംഗമം അനുഭവിക്കാം.
പഞ്ചാരി മേളം 2026 ശ്രീ കടപ്പത്തല ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Panchari Melam 2026 Sree Kadappathala Devi temple Trivandrum
The Panchari Melam 2026 at Sree Kadappathala Devi Temple, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram is a grand traditional Kerala temple festival that beautifully showcases the cultural, spiritual, and artistic heritage of the region. This celebrated event is one of the most awaited temple percussion performances in the city, drawing devotees, music lovers and cultural enthusiasts from various parts of Kerala.
At the heart of this festival is the powerful and rhythmic Panchari Melam, a classical temple percussion ensemble that represents the essence of Kerala’s traditional art forms. The performance features more than 30 skilled artists playing instruments such as chenda, ilathalam, kombu and kuzhal in perfect synchronization. The rising and falling rhythms create a divine atmosphere that energizes the temple surroundings and fills the air with devotion and cultural pride.
The festival is not only about music but also about deep spiritual significance. The temple rituals including Deeparadhana and special poojas, are performed with utmost devotion making the entire environment sacred and peaceful. Devotees gather in large numbers to witness the divine energy and participate in the celebrations seeking blessings from Goddess Kadappathala Devi.
One of the major attractions of this festival is the traditional temple procession where the deity is taken around the temple premises accompanied by ceremonial music and chanting. The event reflects the unity of art and spirituality which is a unique feature of Kerala temple traditions.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Panchari Melam Performance by 30+ Artists
• Chenda Melam & Traditional Percussion Ensemble
• Cultural Programs & Devotional Bhajans
• Temple Procession
• Evening Deeparadhana
Temple Location
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Sree Kadappathala Devi temple, Pipinmoodu Rd, Pipinmoodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695003.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Kowdiar / Vellayambalam Junction – 2 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Vellayambalam Bus Stop – 2 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 5 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 8 km
