Sarkara Pongala 2026 | Sree Sarkara Devi Temple Trivandrum

ശാർക്കര പൊങ്കാല 2026 ശ്രീ ശാർക്കര ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Sarkara Pongala 2026 Sree Sarkara Devi Temple Trivandrum

Sarkara Pongala is one of the most significant and spiritually powerful festivals celebrated at the Sree Sarkara Devi Temple located at Chirayinkeezhu in the Trivandrum district of Kerala Dedicated to Goddess Sarkara Devi, a revered form of the Mother Goddess, this festival draws thousands of devotees from across Kerala and neighboring regions every year. The celebration is deeply rooted in tradition, faith and collective devotion, making it a landmark event in the temple’s annual calendar. The festival is especially known for the Pongala ritual, a sacred offering prepared mainly by women devotees. Pongala is made by cooking rice, jaggery, coconut and other auspicious ingredients in earthen pots, symbolizing purity, surrender and gratitude to the Goddess. On the day of Pongala, the entire temple premises and surrounding areas transform into a sea of devotion with devotees lining the streets to prepare their offerings. The atmosphere is filled with prayers, chants and the fragrance of incense creating a spiritually uplifting environment.

Rituals and ceremonies associated with the festival are conducted strictly according to traditional temple customs. Special poojas, homams and offerings are performed to invoke the blessings of the Goddess for prosperity, health and protection from negative forces. The temple priests and advisory committee ensure that all rites are carried out with utmost sanctity preserving the ancient heritage of the temple.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Pongala Offering Ceremony
• Lighting of Holy Fire
• Traditional Devotional Poojas
• Temple Decorations

Temple Location

📍 Sree Sarkara Devi Temple, Pandakasala Sarkara Rd, opposite Sarkkara, Sarkara, Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala 695304.

Accessibility

🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Chirayinkeezhu Town – 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Chirayinkeezhu Bus Stand – 1 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chirayinkeezhu Railway Station – 2 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 38 km