The celebrations include a drawing competition, dance programmes, Poojaveppu and Ayudha Pooja. Vijayadashami, the concluding day, is especially significant for Vidyarambham, the traditional ceremony in which children are initiated into learning. Devotees can also participate in special offerings dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari, including Saraswati Pooja, Vidyavijaya Archana, Trishathi Archana and Saraswatha Neyjapam.
Navaratri Festival Schedule 2026
October 11, Sunday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
Lamp offering by Harish Kumar and Girish Kumar, Vellurkonam, Puthenveedu, Attingal.
October 12, Monday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
Lamp offering by Shanthi, Sukritham, Vakkom.
October 13, Tuesday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
Lamp offering by Arshi Krishna, Anjaneyam, Moonnumukku, Attingal.
October 14, Wednesday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
Lamp offering by Durga and Sreya, S.N.V. Bungalow, Vadasserikonam, Varkala.
October 15, Thursday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
Lamp offering by Kannan, Udiyannoor, Kizhakkekkara, Kottarakkara, Kollam.
October 16, Friday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
7:30 PM onwards – Inauguration of Navaratri celebrations and felicitation of distinguished personalities.
Lamp offering by Baby, Konnakuttam, Vakkom.
October 17, Saturday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
10:00 AM – Drawing Competition
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
7:00 PM – Nritha Vismayam, presented by Ashtapathi School of Arts, Mananakku.
Lamp offering by Lenjulaal, Nambachan Vilakam, Velivilakam, Vakkom.
October 18, Sunday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
5:30 PM – Poojaveppu
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
7:00 PM – Nritharavu, presented by Fab Yoga Centre, Velivilakam, Vakkom.
Lamp offering by Yamuna Saji, Ponnammalayam, Puthennada, Vakkom.
October 19, Monday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
2:00 PM – Dance performances by Sadhya Dances Academy.
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
Lamp offering by Dhruved, Shakambhari, Velivilakam, Vakkom.
October 20, Tuesday:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
5:30 PM – Ayudha Pooja
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
6:40 PM – Thiruvathira and Kaikottikali, presented by Shivadam, Vakkom.
7:30 PM – Nrithanjali, presented by the School of Arts, Vilakam.
Lamp offering by Ashwini, Arun Nivas, Chavadimukku, Vakkom.
October 21, Wednesday – Vijayadashami:
6:00 AM – Ganapathi Homam
8:00 AM – Cultural performance by Swaram Manjari.
Vidyarambham – Initiation of children into learning.
10:00 AM – Annadanam.
6:30 PM – Deeparadhana.
7:00 PM – Dance evening.
Lamp offering by Raju, Konnayil House, Vakkom.
Special Poojas and Offerings
Devotees can participate in special religious offerings during Navaratri at Vakkom Sree Kudiyirikkal Kavil Devi Ugra Narasimha Moorthy Temple. These offerings are performed to seek the blessings of Goddess Tripura Sundari for knowledge, education, success and prosperity.
1. Saraswati Pooja: A special worship dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom and learning.
2. Vidyavijaya Archana: An offering performed to seek blessings for educational progress and success.
3. Trishathi Archana: A devotional archana offered to the Goddess as part of the temple's special worship.
4. Saraswatha Neyjapam: A special religious offering associated with seeking blessings for knowledge and learning.
Poojaveppu and Ayudha Pooja
Poojaveppu will be conducted on October 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM. This ceremony is associated with the worship of books, learning materials and tools before Vijayadashami. Ayudha Pooja will be held on October 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Devotees observe this auspicious occasion by offering prayers for the tools, instruments and equipment used in their daily work and professions.
Vidyarambham on Vijayadashami 2026
Vidyarambham will be conducted on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Vijayadashami day. This traditional Hindu ceremony marks a child's formal introduction to learning and education. Parents who wish to initiate their children into learning at Vakkom Sree Kudiyirikkal Kavil Devi Ugra Narasimha Moorthy Temple are requested to contact the temple committee office in advance. The Vijayadashami celebrations will also include a cultural performance by Swaram Manjari at 8:00 AM, Annadanam at 10:00 AM, Deeparadhana at 6:30 PM and a dance evening at 7:00 PM.
Cultural Programmes
Cultural programmes are an important part of the Navaratri Mahotsavam. The festival schedule includes Nritha Vismayam by Ashtapathi School of Arts, Nritharavu by Fab Yoga Centre, dance performances by Sadhya Dances Academy, Thiruvathira, Kaikottikali and Nrithanjali. The celebrations provide an opportunity for devotees and art enthusiasts to participate in devotional activities and enjoy traditional dance and cultural performances throughout the festival.
Temple Location
Devotees' Invitation
Devotees are warmly invited to participate in the Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026 at Vakkom Sree Kudiyirikkal Kavil Devi Ugra Narasimha Moorthy Temple and receive the blessings of Goddess Tripura Sundari. Join the daily poojas, special offerings, cultural celebrations and the auspicious Vijayadashami Vidyarambham ceremony from October 11 to October 21, 2026.
