Kozhimamparambu Pooram Festival 2026 Panjal

Kozhimamparambu Pooram Festival 2026 at Panjal Desam

The vibrant Kozhimamparambu Pooram Festival 2026 will be celebrated with great devotion and traditional grandeur at Kozhimamparambu Bhagavathi Temple in Panjal.

This annual celebration dedicated to Bhagavathi takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham on Chithira Nakshatram, bringing together rituals, cultural traditions, and spectacular temple festivities. The festival reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditions that have been preserved for generations in the region.

The 2026 Pooram celebration will be held on March 7, 2026 (Saturday) with a grand procession featuring elephants, traditional percussion ensembles, and ritual performances like Poothan and Thira.

Festival Highlights

The Kozhimamparambu Pooram is known for its vibrant atmosphere where traditional temple rituals blend with Kerala’s classical performing arts and percussion traditions.

Major highlights include:

• Caparisoned elephants in ceremonial procession

• Traditional Chenda Melam

• Poothan and Thira ritual performances

• Kalavela displays

• Cultural celebrations and devotional programs

Festival Schedule

March 3, 2026 – Fifth Vela Day

Morning

• 5:00 AM – Morning Poojas

Evening

• 6:00 PM – Chuttuvilakku and Deeparadhana

Night

• 8:30 PM – Procession from Ayyappankavu to Kozhimamparambu

• 10:00 PM – Festival programs continue

March 6, 2026 – Sixth Vela Day

Morning

• 5:00 AM – Prabhatha Bheri and special poojas

Evening

• 4:30 PM – Etham Kali at Ayyappankavu

• 6:00 PM – Chuttuvilakku and Deeparadhana

March 7, 2026 – Main Pooram Day

Morning

• 5:00 AM – Prabhatha Bheri and special poojas

Afternoon

• 1:00 PM – Grand Chenda Melam by renowned artists at Ayyappankavu

Procession

• Ceremonial Desa Pooram procession to Kozhimamparambu accompanied by elephants, chenda melam, Poothan, Thira, and Kalavela.

Evening

• 6:00 PM – Grand Koottezhunnallathu and Kavukayattam led by Vellithiruthi Unninayar.

Traditional Performances

The festival also features Thayambaka and percussion ensembles by artists led by:

• Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan

Participating artists include performers of Uruttu Chenda, Kuzhal, and traditional percussion instruments from Panjal and nearby regions.

Festival Organization

The festival is organized by the Kozhimamparambu Pooraghosha Committee, Panjal Desam.

Committee Members

• President: K. Keshavan Vishwakarma

• Secretary: Vineeth K. R.

• Treasurer: Saju E. D.

📞 Contact Numbers

• 9074351309

• 9847556591

• 9847404788

Devotees and visitors are warmly invited to witness the grand celebration and experience the rich traditions of Kerala temple festivals.