Dhanumasam Thiruvathira Festival 2026 | Sri Sivamoorthi Temple Trivandrum

ധനുമാസം തിരുവാതിര ശ്രീ ശിവമൂർത്തി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Dhanumasam Thiruvathira Festival 2026 Sri Sivamoorthi Temple Trivandrum

The Dhanumasam Thiruvathira Festival 2026 at Sri Sivamoorthi Temple, Trivandrum is one of the most significant and spiritually enriching temple festivals celebrated in Kerala. Observed during the auspicious Malayalam month of Dhanu, this festival honors Lord Shiva with elaborate rituals, traditional ceremonies and vibrant cultural events. Devotees from Trivandrum and surrounding regions gather at the temple to participate in a series of devotional practices that reflect the deep rooted traditions of Kerala’s temple culture. The mornings of the festival are marked by Nirmalya Darshanam, where devotees have the opportunity to view the sacred remnants of previous rituals and receive divine blessings. This is followed by Ganapathi Homam, which is performed to invoke Lord Ganesha for the removal of obstacles and the smooth conduct of the festival. The Deepa Aradhana, or lamp worship, is a key ritual that illuminates the temple and creates a spiritual ambiance, while the Navakalash Pooja involves the worship of nine sacred pots symbolizing prosperity, health and divine grace.

One of the festival’s most important events is Pongala where female devotees cook a sweet offering in the temple precincts as a symbol of devotion and gratitude to the Goddess. Another highlight is Annadanam, the offering of food to devotees, which reinforces the temple’s role as a center of community service and social harmony. The evenings of the festival are filled with Alankara Deepa Aradhana and Thalappoli processions where women carry lamps and sacred items in a colorful rhythmic procession accompanied by traditional temple music and percussion. Special poojas are conducted for the main deities, including Lord Shiva, Goddess Kumkuma and other divine forms and devotees participate in these rituals with great enthusiasm and faith. Overall, the Dhanumasam Thiruvathira Festival at Sri Sivamoorthi Temple is not only a religious celebration but also a social and cultural event that strengthens community bonds, preserves Kerala’s temple traditions, and provides devotees with an immersive spiritual experience. It is an occasion of faith, devotion and collective celebration reflecting the enduring legacy of temple festivals in the region.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS

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Temple Location

📍 Sri Sivamoorthi Temple, Kundamankadavu Vattiyoorkavu Rd, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695013.

Accessibility

🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Vattiyoorkavu Junction – 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Vattiyoorkavu Bus Stop – 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 3 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 5 Km