Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026 Vakkom Sree Kudiyirikkal Kavil Devi Ugra Narasimha Moorthy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026 will be celebrated from October 11 to October 21 at the ancient Vakkom Sree Kudiyirikkal Kavil Devi Ugra Narasimha Moorthy Temple, located near the Post Office, Vakkom, in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The festival will feature special poojas, cultural programmes, dance performances, a drawing competition, Poojaveppu, Ayudha Pooja and Vidyarambham.

The temple is one of the rare temples featuring the consecration of Goddess Tripura Sundari. During Navaratri, Goddess Adi Parashakti is worshipped in different forms, seeking blessings for knowledge, academic success, career growth, prosperity and well-being.

Navaratri Festival Schedule 2026

The festival will begin on Sunday, October 11, and conclude on Wednesday, October 21, with Vijayadashami celebrations.

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 the Navaratri festival, including:

• Saraswati Pooja

• Vidyavijaya Archana

• Trishathi Archana

• Saraswatha Neyjapam

These offerings are performed to seek the blessings of Goddess Tripura Sundari for knowledge, education, success and prosperity.

Vidyarambham on Vijayadashami

Vidyarambham will be conducted on October 21, 2026, Vijayadashami day. Parents who wish to initiate their children into learning at the temple are requested to contact the temple committee office in advance.

Temple Location and Contact Details

Temple Name: Vakkom Sree Kudiyirikkal Kavil Devi Ugra Narasimha Moorthy Temple
Location: Near the Post Office, Vakkom P.O.
District: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Devotees are warmly invited to participate in the Navaratri Mahotsavam 2026 and receive the blessings of Goddess Tripura Sundari. The festival offers an opportunity to join in worship, cultural celebrations and the auspicious Vijayadashami Vidyarambham ceremony.