Rohini Mahotsavam 2026 | Arappuravilakom Devi Temple Trivandrum

രോഹിണി മഹോത്സവം 2026 അറപ്പുറവിളാക്കം ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Rohini Mahotsavam 2026 Arappuravilakom Devi Temple Trivandrum

Rohini Mahotsavam 2026 is an annual temple festival celebrated with great devotion and cultural grandeur at the Arappuravilakom Devi Temple in Trivandrum, Kerala.Arappuravilakom Devi Temple renowned for its rich spiritual heritage becomes a hub of devotion and celebration during this five day festival. The festival begins each day with sacred rituals including early morning poojas and prayers that set a spiritual tone for the celebrations. Special offerings and Annadanam are arranged for devotees reflecting the temple’s commitment to service and charity. One of the highlights of Rohini Mahotsavam is the series of cultural programs that take place every evening. These include traditional Kerala dance forms such as Bharatanatyam and Thiruvathira performed by renowned dance academies and local troupes. Alongside dance, music concerts featuring classical and devotional music performed by orchestras and local musicians create an atmosphere of festivity and devotion.

Unique rituals such as the Pongala offering, elephant processions and Nama Japalahari sessions add to the spiritual significance of the festival. Devotees actively participate in these ceremonies seeking blessings from the presiding deity, Arappuravilakom Bhagavathi. Each day of the festival offers a perfect combination of religious fervor, cultural display and social harmony making it a cherished event in the local calendar. Rohini Mahotsavam 2026 not only celebrates the divine presence of the goddess but also preserves and promotes Kerala’s traditional art forms and community spirit. Visitors from nearby towns and distant regions flock to the temple during this time to experience the divine ambiance enjoy the cultural evenings and partake in the age old rituals making the festival a truly memorable spiritual and cultural experience.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS – Rohini Mahotsavam 2026
• March 20 – Dance Evening by Bharata Kshethram (7:30 PM)
• March 21 – Thiruvathira & Dance Evening by Abhinaya Dance Academy (7:00 PM)
• March 21 – Music Concert by Sarangi Orchestra, Karikkakom, Trivandrum (8:15 PM)
• March 22 – Nama Japalahari by Ulayakuda Perumala and Team (5:30 PM)
• March 22 – Dance Evening by Traya Dance Group, Arappuravilakom, Karikkakom (7:30 PM)
• March 23 – Elephant Procession at Arappuravilakom Temple (4:00 PM)
• March 23 – Dance Evening by Trayambaka Nithya Vidyalaya, Chavadinadu, Peringammala (7:30 PM)
• March 24 – Pongala Offering Ceremony (9:00 AM)
• March 24 – Music Concert by Thiruvananthapuram Sagar (8:15 PM)

Temple Location

📍 Arappuravilakom Devi Temple, Chacka, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695007.

Accessibility

🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Chacka Junction – 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Chacka Bus Stop – 1 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 14 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 18 km