തീർത്ഥാടനവും ചിത്രാപൗർണ്ണമി പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവവും 2026 കന്യാകുമാരിയിലെ കാലിമല ദുർഗ്ഗാദേവി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 2026 ഏപ്രിൽ 25 മുതൽ മെയ് 01 വരെ വിശുദ്ധ ചടങ്ങുകളും തീർത്ഥാടന പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളും മഹത്തായ പൊങ്കാല സമർപ്പണവും ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തി നടക്കും.
തീർത്ഥാടനവും ചിത്രപൗർണ്ണമി പൊങ്കാല മഹോത്സവവും 2026 കാലിമല ദുർഗ്ഗാദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം കന്യാകുമാരി | Tirthadanam & Chithrapournami Pongala Mahotsavam 2026 Kaalimalai Durgadevi Temple Kanyakumari
The Tirthadanam & Chithrapournami Pongala Mahotsavam at Kaalimalai Durgadevi Temple, Kanyakumari is a deeply spiritual and culturally significant festival that brings together thousands of devotees from different regions.
Situated in a serene hilltop environment, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Durgadevi who is worshipped as a powerful form of divine mother energy. This annual festival is marked by devotion, traditional rituals and vibrant cultural participation.
The event begins with sacred poojas and special rituals conducted by temple priests invoking divine blessings for peace, prosperity and protection. Devotees participate in Tirthadanam which symbolizes spiritual cleansing and the offering of prayers for liberation and well being. The atmosphere becomes highly devotional as chants, hymns and traditional offerings fill the temple surroundings.
A major highlight of the festival is the Chithrapournami Pongala where women devotees prepare Pongala offering in earthen pots as a symbol of devotion and surrender to the Goddess. This ritual is performed with deep faith and the entire temple premises and surrounding areas transform into a spiritual gathering space filled with fire hearths and prayers.
Along with rituals, cultural programs such as traditional music, devotional songs and classical performances are organized enhancing the festive spirit. The temple also serves free food offerings to devotees reflecting the values of unity and service.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Ganapathi Homam & Special Opening Poojas
• Thrikala Pooja
• Tirthadanam Samarpanam & Sacred Offerings
• Devi Abhishekam & Alankaram of Durgadevi
• Chithrapournami Pongala Maha Offering
• Bhajan & Devotional Music Programs
• Mantra Chanting & Vedic Hymns
• Nadaswaram, Chenda Melam & Traditional Music
• Lighting of Traditional Lamps
• Evening Deeparadhana & Aarti
• Procession of Goddess
• Festival Closing Rituals & Blessings Ceremony
Temple Location
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Kaalimalai Durgadevi Temple, Pathukani, Tamil Nadu 629101.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Pathukani – 1 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Pathukani Bus Stop – 1 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kuzhithurai Railway Station – 18 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport – 55 km
