2026ലെ വരവേൽപ്പ് തിരുവനന്തപുരത്തുള്ള ഭജനമഠം ശ്രീ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ 21 മാർച്ച് ശനിയാഴ്ച ആറാട്ടും തട്ടപൂജയും പ്രത്യേക ഭക്തിമേളനങ്ങളോടുകൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു,
വരവേൽപ്പ് 2026 ഭജനമഠം ശ്രീ മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം | Varavelpu 2026 Bhajanamadam Sree Mahadeva Temple Trivandrum
Varavelpu at Bhajanamadam Sree Mahadeva Temple, Trivandrum is a vibrant and spiritually enriching festival that draws devotees from across the region to participate in traditional rituals and devotional celebrations.
This festival marks the ceremonial arrival of the revered deity, Jagathi Maththuvilakam Sree Bhadrakali Amma to the Bhajanamadam Sree Mahadeva Temple, where she is received with devotion, reverence and ceremonial grandeur. The term “Varavelpu” itself signifies a warm and auspicious welcome reflecting the deep cultural and religious significance of the occasion in the local community.
The festival is centered around elaborate poojas, devotional chanting and special rituals designed to honor the deity and seek her blessings for prosperity, health and spiritual well-being. Among the highlights is the Aarattu, a sacred ritual bath for the deity, performed with great devotion and accompanied by traditional music, instruments and ceremonial processions.
Another key feature of the festival is Thattapooja where devotees can actively participate in offering special prayers to the goddess. The temple premises come alive with vibrant decorations, illuminating lamps and the rhythmic beats of percussion instruments creating an atmosphere of divine celebration.
Beyond the rituals, Varavelpu also emphasizes community participation and devotion. Devotees gather in large numbers sharing in the devotional fervor, offering flowers participating in bhajans and receiving prasadam. Light refreshments are provided to all attendees as part of the temple’s tradition of hospitality. The festival not only strengthens the spiritual bonds between the devotees and the deity but also serves as a cultural gathering, preserving and promoting traditional art forms, music and ceremonial customs.
EVENTS / PROGRAMS
• Thrikala Pooja
• Varavelpu Samarpanam
• Abhishekam & Alankaram of Mahakalika Amma
• Kaalasarpa Dosha Nivaran Pooja
• Usha Pooja & Special Devotional Offerings
• Mantra Chanting & Devotional Hymns
• Nadaswaram & Chenda Melam
• Lighting of Traditional Lamps
• Evening Deeparadhana & Aarti
• Kalamkaval
• Aarattu Ceremony
• Thattapooja
Temple Location
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Manikanteswaram – 500 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Manikanteswaram Bus Stop – 500 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 22 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 27 km
Contact
📞 President: K. Prashanth - +91 80894 24262
Vice President: Mohan C - +91 75106 99797
Secretary : +91 97462 21715
Joint Secretary : Jayanthu A - +91 7356832020
Khazanchi: Saju S - +91 9895297670
