Pallimattath Bhagavathi Temple, Thrikkalathoor – Thiru Utsavam 2026
“Om Bhadrayai Namah”
The sacred Pallimattath Bhagavathi Temple, located at Thrikkalathoor, will celebrate its grand Thiru Utsavam 2026 from Wednesday, February 18 to Monday, February 23, 2026 (Malayalam Era 1201, Kumbham 6 to 11). This revered annual festival is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi, invoking her divine blessings for protection, prosperity, and well-being.
Thiru Utsavam is one of the most spiritually vibrant occasions in the temple calendar, bringing together devotees, families, and the local community in a celebration filled with devotion, rituals, and traditional temple customs.
Festival Schedule & Key Rituals
Thrikodiyettu – February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
The festival commences with the auspicious Thrikodiyettu (flag hoisting ceremony) on February 18. This sacred ritual marks the formal beginning of the Utsavam, symbolizing divine invitation and the start of the celebratory period.
Accompanied by traditional temple music and ceremonial rites, Thrikodiyettu establishes a spiritually charged atmosphere that continues throughout the festival days.
Valiya Vilakku – February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
A major highlight of the festival is the Valiya Vilakku on February 22. This grand lamp-lighting ceremony illuminates the temple premises, creating a breathtaking visual and devotional experience.
Valiya Vilakku represents:
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The triumph of divine light over darkness
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Spiritual awakening
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Collective prayer and devotion
Devotees gather in large numbers to witness this radiant ritual, offering prayers and seeking blessings from Bhagavathi.
Aarattu – February 23, 2026 (Monday)
The Thiru Utsavam concludes with the sacred Aarattu on February 23. Aarattu is the ceremonial holy bath of the deity, symbolizing purification, renewal, and the successful completion of the festival.
The ritual procession associated with Aarattu is traditionally accompanied by temple music, lamps, and devotional fervor, marking a spiritually uplifting finale.
Spiritual and Cultural Significance
The Thiru Utsavam at Pallimattath Bhagavathi Temple is more than an annual observance - it is a sacred reaffirmation of faith and tradition. Each ritual performed during the festival embodies centuries-old temple customs preserved with devotion.
Devotees believe participation in the Utsavam:
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Divine protection
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Prosperity and harmony
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Peace and spiritual strength
A Divine Invitation
All devotees are warmly invited to participate in Thiru Utsavam 2026, witness the sacred rituals, and receive the blessings of Goddess Bhagavathi at Thrikkalathoor.
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