പൂജപ്പുര ശ്രീസരസ്വതി ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം 2026 | Poojappura Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026
Navaratri 2026 Festival Dates:
Navaratri Mahotsavam: Sunday, October 11, 2026 to Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Vijayadashami & Vidyarambham: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Poojappura Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026
The Poojappura Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026, organised by the Sri Saraswathi Devi Temple Janakeeya Samithi, will be celebrated from 11 October to 21 October 2026 at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram.
The festival, observed from Kanni 25 to Thulam 4, 1202, brings together devotional rituals, special poojas, bhajans, classical music, dance, cultural programmes, spiritual discourses and Vijayadashami Vidyarambham.
The celebrations will take place across the temple premises and major festival venues including the Sri Swathi Thirunal Saraswathi Mandapam, Sri Chithira Thirunal Auditorium and Poojappura Round Park.
Navaratri Festival Highlights
The Navaratri celebrations feature devotional programmes, bhajans, classical music concerts, Bharatanatyam, Thiruvathira, Kuchipudi, instrumental fusion programmes, spiritual discourses and cultural performances.
Other important highlights include Lalitha Sahasranama and Lalithopakhyana recitations, special temple poojas, Poojappura Vidyarambham, Vijayadashami celebrations, Kavadi procession and Abhishekam, Pallivetta and the Vaanimani Award presentation.
11 October 2026 – First Thiruvutsavam
Sri Swathi Thirunal Saraswathi Mandapam
7:00 AM: Bhakthigana Sudha – Thulasitheertham, Manacaud
8:00 AM: Nadamritham – Navagrahas, Thiruvananthapuram
9:00 AM: Sri Lalithopakhyana Parayanam – Sri Dharma Sastha Temple Satsanga Samithi, Thachottukavu
12:00 PM: Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam – Matha Amrita Mathru Samskriti Kendra, Kaimanam
1:00 PM: Bhajan – Harisree Bhajans, Palkulangara
2:00 PM: Bhakthigana Sudha – Master Adithyan, Thiruvananthapuram
3:00 PM: Sangeetharchana – Nyapura Kalakendra, Thiruvananthapuram
6:00 PM – Navaratri Sangeetholsavam: Inauguration by Sri Sreekumaran Thampi. Vocal performance by Nandankode Harish Babu, violin by Sri Vaishnav B. and mridangam by Sri Sooraj.
Sri Chithira Thirunal Auditorium
7:00 AM: Bhakthigana Archana – Swaranjali Bhajans, Kamaleswaram
8:00 AM: Bhakthigana Archana – Sri Mahadeva School of Music, Chenkottukonam
9:00 AM: Music Concert – Smt. Sajitha Santhoshkumar, Valiyavila
10:00 AM: Nritharchana – Anugraha School of Arts, Thamalam
11:00 AM: Namamadhuram – Brahmasree Sivaprasad Namboothiri, Kottayam
12:00 PM: Vrindavadyam – Highness Musics, Nalanchira
1:00 PM: Thiruvathira – Nrithanjali Dance Studio, Elippode
2:00 PM: Dance Performances – Gauri Foundation, Vanchiyoor
3:00 PM: Kuchipudi – Smt. Arya S. Nair, Thiruvananthapuram
Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026 Inaugural Ceremony
The Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026 inaugural ceremony and Vaanimani Award presentation will be held at the temple premises.
3:00 PM: Violin Fusion – Nadapriyam, Thirumala
Inauguration: Sri K. Muraleedharan, Minister for Health and Devaswom
Vaanimani Award Recipient: Sri Sreekumaran Thampi
The programme will also feature addresses and felicitations by Dr. Shashi Tharoor MP, Sri Rajeev Chandrasekhar MLA, Sri N. Sakthan MLA, Adv. V.V. Rajesh, Sri M. Vijayakumar, Sri V. Sivankutty, Smt. G.S. Asha Nair, Adv. K.S. Sabarinadhan, Smt. T. Rajalakshmi, Sri K. Gopakumar, Sri R.P. Shivaji, Sri Karamana Jayan, Adv. K. Chandrika and Adv. S. Jayakumar.
9:00 PM: Nrithanrithyangal – Harisree School of Dance, Poojappura
14 October 2026 – Fourth Thiruvutsavam
Sri Swathi Thirunal Saraswathi Mandapam
7:00 AM: Bhajanamritham – Sri Mookambika Bhajans, Poojappura
8:00 AM: Bhajan – Thrayambaka Bhajan Troupe, Valiyavila
9:00 AM: Devimahatmyam Parayanam – Vanamali Narayaneeya Samithi, Thiruvananthapuram
12:00 PM: Classical Bhajan – Udyannoor Sreeranjini Bhajans, Maruthankuzhi
1:30 PM: Bhajan – Sivashailam Bhajans, Thaliyal
3:00 PM: Bhakthigana Sudha – Thekkada Nettayakkode Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple Trust, Vembayam
6:00 PM – Navaratri Sangeetholsavam: Sri Arun G.S., violin by Dr. Vrinda Varma, mridangam by Sri Vaipin Satheesh and Sri Thiruvananthapuram Manoj.
Sri Chithira Thirunal Auditorium
7:00 AM: Sangeetharchana – Anugraha School of Arts, Thamalam
8:00 AM: Bharatanatyam – Dhwani Tarang School of Arts, Jagathy
9:00 AM: Dance Performances – Kumari Nikitha V. Nair & Kumari Avanthika, Maruthankuzhi
10:00 AM: Dance Performances – Natyabhava Space of Dance & Music, Vattiyoorkavu
11:00 AM: Sangeetharchana – Shyamasundaram Group, Thycaud
12:00 PM: Thiruvathira – Sreekrishnapuram Thiruvathira Sangham, Malayinkeezhu
1:00 PM: Dance Performances – Chidambaranatha Nrithavidyalayam, Vellayani
2:00 PM: Dance Performances – Jwala Dance Academy, Thirumala
3:00 PM: Thiruvathira – Srishti Thiruvathira Sangham, Thirumala
3:30 PM: Dance Performances – Bharathakala Dance & Music Cultural Society, Thiruvananthapuram
4:30 PM: Navaratri Lecture Series 3
Speaker: Sri B. Raghunathan Pillai, Acharya, Udyannoor Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
Topic: Lalitha Sahasranamam
9:00 PM: Nrithasandhya – S.K. Dance Academy, Kalady
17–20 October 2026 – Cultural Programmes at Poojappura Round Park
The Poojappura Round Park will host a series of evening cultural and musical programmes during the Navaratri celebrations.
17 October 2026
5:00 PM: Karaoke Ganamela – Sapthaswara Music, Poojappura
6:30 PM: Flute Fusion (Bhajan) – Sri Jayakumar T., Vellanad
7:30 PM: Open Singing Programme – Ellavarkkum Paadam
18 October 2026
5:00 PM: Karaoke Ganamela – Nadhalayam Sangeetha Koottayma, Thiruvananthapuram
6:30 PM: Karaoke Ganamela – Ragamritham Orchestra, Pattom
7:30 PM: Open Singing Programme – Ellavarkkum Paadam
19 October 2026
5:00 PM: Karaoke Ganamela – Ganasangham, Poojappura
6:30 PM: Karaoke Ganamela – Devaragam Orchestra, Thiruvananthapuram
7:30 PM: Open Singing Programme – Ellavarkkum Paadam
20 October 2026
5:00 PM: Violin Fusion (Bhajan) – Master Niranjan & Kumari Neeraja, Vattappara
6:30 PM: Karaoke Ganamela – Tarangini Voice, Karamana
7:30 PM: Open Singing Programme – Ellavarkkum Paadam
21 October 2026 – Vijayadashami & Vidyarambham
The final day of the Navaratri Mahotsavam marks the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, with Vidyarambham and other traditional ceremonies.
Sri Swathi Thirunal Saraswathi Mandapam
5:00 AM: Poojappura Vidyarambham. Vidyarambham ceremonies will begin at both the Sri Swathi Thirunal Saraswathi Mandapam and the Sri Chithira Thirunal Auditorium.
7:00 AM: Music Vidyarambham for Lord Velimala Kumaraswamy.
9:00 AM: A devotional reception will be held from Karamana Junction and the deity will be ceremonially installed at the Poojappura Mandapam. A devotional Kavadi procession will proceed from the premises of Chenkalloor Sri Mahadeva Temple and arrive at the Saraswathi Mandapam, followed by Kavadi Abhishekam.
2:00 PM: Pallivetta
4:30 PM onwards: Return procession of Lord Velimala Kumaraswamy
Sri Chithira Thirunal Auditorium
6:00 PM: Bharatanatyam – Kalangan Centre for Dance & Music, Thiruvananthapuram
8:00 PM: Bhajan – Devanadam Bhajans, Thirumala (Mega Show)
Special Poojas During Navaratri
Devotees can offer various special poojas and rituals during the Navaratri celebrations.
Ashtadravya Mahaganapathi Homam: Daily – ₹500
Bhagavathi Seva: Daily – ₹500
Mahasudarshana Homam: 11 October 2026 – ₹500
Mahamrityunjaya Homam: 12 October 2026 – ₹500
Trishtup Homam: 13 October 2026 – ₹500
Nagar Pooja: 13 October 2026 – ₹200
Sri Saraswathiyamapooja: 14 October 2026 – ₹2,000
Dakshinamurthi Pooja: 15 October 2026 – ₹300
Sukritha Homam: 16 October 2026 – ₹500
Pushpabhishekam: 16 October 2026 – ₹200
Shanaiswara Pooja: 17 October 2026 – ₹1,000
Kalabhabhishekam: 18 October 2026 – ₹1,000
Ganapathi Bhagavan Appam Moodal: 18 October 2026 – ₹500
Graha Pooja: Daily – ₹300
Utsava Pooja: Daily – ₹5,000
Pushpalankaram: Daily – ₹5,000
Navadurga Pooja: Daily – ₹5,000
Important Navaratri Observances
Pooja Vayppu: 18 October 2026 – Durgashtami
Mahanavami: 19 October 2026
Mahakanakasabha Pooja: 20 October 2026
Vijayadashami: 21 October 2026 – Poojayeduppu and Vidyarambham
Special Nilapara Offerings
The temple also offers devotees the opportunity to make special Nilapara offerings associated with education, health, prosperity, happiness and divine blessings.
Vaanimani Award and Smt. K.S. Chithra
A special highlight associated with the Poojappura temple is the Vaanimani Award. The programme also recalls the visit of renowned playback singer Smt. K.S. Chithra to the temple.
On 3 October 2024, Smt. K.S. Chithra visited the temple premises to receive the first Vaanimani Award and had darshan of the Goddess. During the occasion, she also offered a traditional Nirapara with turmeric at the temple.
A Celebration of Devotion, Knowledge and Culture
The Poojappura Navaratri Mahotsavam brings together the spiritual significance of Navaratri with Kerala's rich traditions of music, dance, devotional arts and cultural expression.
With programmes spread across several days and multiple venues, the festival provides devotees and visitors with opportunities to participate in religious ceremonies, witness cultural performances, attend spiritual discourses and celebrate Vijayadashami and Vidyarambham.
The Poojappura Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026 will be held from 11 October to 21 October 2026 at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Venue: Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Dates: 11 October – 21 October 2026
Major Venues: Sri Swathi Thirunal Saraswathi Mandapam,
Sri Chithira Thirunal Auditorium and Poojappura Round Park
