Prathishta Anniversary Mahotsavam & Pongala 2026 | Konath Keezhathil Sree Bhadra Devi Temple

Konath Keezhathil Sree Bhadra Devi Temple – Prathishta Anniversary Mahotsavam & Pongala 2026

Konath Keezhathil Sree Bhadra Devi Temple is an ancient and sacred shrine where Goddess Keezhathil Devi is worshipped as a powerful manifestation of Shakti, revered as both Shakti Swaroopini and Abhishtavaradayini—the bestower of boons and fulfillment of devotees’ wishes. The temple holds a significant spiritual and cultural place in the region and is known for its traditional rituals, sanctity, and strong devotional heritage.

Prathishta Anniversary Mahotsavam & Pongala 2026
The Prathishta Anniversary Mahotsavam and Pongala will be observed with great devotion and traditional grandeur from 18 January to 20 January 2026 (Makaram 4, 5, 6 – Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday). The festival will be conducted under the chief priesthood of Brahmasree Narayanan Rameshan, strictly following Vedic and temple traditions.

The celebrations commence with Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam, followed by a series of important rituals including Kalasapooja, Bhagavathi Seva, Mrityunjaya Homam, Ashtabhishekam, Nagaroot, Pushpabhishekam, and the highly revered Pongala offering. The festival also includes Thalappoli, Nadappanthal and Mukhamandapam ceremonies, submission of renovated temple structures, Thirumukha Samarpanam, Annadanam (free food distribution), cultural programs, and traditional ritual performances.

Festival Highlights

•  Early morning temple rituals such as Palliyunarthal, Nirmalya Darshanam, and Abhishekam
•  Daily homams including Ganapathi Homam and Mrityunjaya Homam
•  Special poojas like Kumkumabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam, and Aishwarya Pooja
•  Nagaroot procession and Bhagavathi Seva
•  Pongala offering by devotees
•  Annadanam on all festival days
•  Cultural programs including classical dance, Thiruvathira, bhajans, and devotional performances by reputed groups

Devotees may offer Nirapara to the Goddess at the temple premises during the festival days. Lemon lamp (Naranga Vilakku) offerings can also be made in the evenings for the fulfillment of specific wishes.

The Temple Management Committee expresses sincere gratitude to all devotees who supported previous festivals and humbly seeks continued wholehearted cooperation and offerings from devotees to conduct the 2026 Prathishta Anniversary Mahotsavam in a grand and spiritually fulfilling manner, in the sacred name of the Goddess.

Temple Address
Konath Keezhathil Sree Bhadra Devi Temple
Keezhathil, Perukavu P.O
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 573, Kerala, India