ശ്രീകണ്ഠേശ്വരം ശ്രീമഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ 1201-ാം തിരുവാതിര മഹോത്സവം 2025 ഡിസംബർ 25 മുതൽ 2026 ജനുവരി 3 വരെ ഭക്തിസാന്ദ്രമായി നടത്തപ്പെടുന്നു. തൃക്കൊടിയേറ്റ്, പള്ളിവേട്ട, തിരുവാറാട്ട് എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്ന ഈ മഹോത്സവത്തിൽ ഹരിനാമകീർത്തനം, പുരാണപാരായണം, ഭാഗവതപാരായണം, പഞ്ചവാദ്യം, സോപാനസംഗീതം, വിവിധ കലാപരിപാടികൾ എന്നിവ ആചരിക്കുന്നു. അനന്തപുരിയുടെ ആത്മീയ പൈതൃകമായ ഈ ഉത്സവം ഭക്തജനങ്ങൾക്ക് അപൂർവമായ അനുഭവമാണ്.
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2025 - 2026 | Sreekanteswaram Sree Mahadevar Temple Trivandrum
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam commences with Thirukkodiyettu on
25 December 2025 (1201 Dhanu 10, Thursday) between 10:40 AM and 11:15 AM, during the auspicious Kumbha Rasi Muhurtham, and concludes with Thiruvaarattu on 03 January 2026 (1201 Dhanu 19, Saturday).
The festival is conducted directly by the Travancore Devaswom Board with the wholehearted cooperation of devotees, giving utmost importance to temple traditions, rituals, poojas, and classical temple arts.
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2025 - 2026 | Sreekanteswaram Sree Mahadevar Temple Trivandrum
Daily Festival Rituals & Spiritual Programs
In addition to regular temple rituals, the following spiritual programs are held during the festival days:
Harinaamakeerthanam – Daily from 4:30 AM
Puranaparayanam (East Nada) – 7:15 AM to 10:00 AM by K. Madhavan Nair & Party (On the 8th day: 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM)
Bhagavatha Parayanam (West Nada) – From 1st to 9th Utsavam days,7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, by Vellarada Sreekumaran Nair & Party
Deeparadhana – 7:00 PM
Sopana Sangeetham & Special Panchavadyam
Ashtapadi Concerts – Morning sessions near the flagstaff
Nirapara Offering can be made at the Kodimaram premises during temple open hours
First Utsavam Day – 25 December 2025 (Thursday)
Major Rituals
Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam performed under the chief priesthood of Brahmasree Narayanan Ramaru (Vanchiyoor Athiyaramadam) Special Panchavadyam by Thiruvananthapuram Temple Artists Sree Bhoothabali – 9:30 PM (Nirapara offerings accepted simultaneously)
Cultural Programs (Evening)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM : Shiva Stuthis
6:00 PM – 6:20 PM : Devotional Songs – Shyamala Nair & Team
6:20 PM – 7:20 PM : Classical Dance – Preethi C & Rohini
7:30 PM onwards : Sree Chakra Bhajana Sangham, Kaithamukku
Bhakthi Manasam – Swararaga School of Music, Sreekanteswaram
Devotional Music Ensemble by Kudappanakunnu Rajeev & Orchestra.
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Pazhavangadi, East Fort
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: East Fort Bus Station – 0.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Thampanoor) – 2 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 6 Km
Thiruvathira Mahotsavam | Trivandrum Sreekanteswaram Sree Mahadevar Temple Notices
