Vanchiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple
Kumbha Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2026
With the sacred invocation “Om Namah Shivaya”, Vanchiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple warmly welcomes devotees to the Kumbha Thiruvathira Mahotsavam 2026, scheduled on:
February 25, 26 & 27, 2026
Malayalam Calendar: Kumbham 13, 14 & 15
Weekdays: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
This spiritually uplifting festival is dedicated to Lord Mahadeva, celebrated with elaborate tantric rituals, Vedic ceremonies, and vibrant cultural programs.
Temple Heritage & Divine Presence
Vanchiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple stands on land believed to have been a sacred serpent grove (Sarpa Sanketham) centuries ago. Historical accounts describe this region as a centre for yajnas and Vedic rites, where the divine Mahadeva Chaitanyam manifested in a self-revealed form. Following royal directives, the temple was consecrated by revered elders.
A rare and significant feature of the temple is:
• Lord Mahadeva facing East
• Swayamvara Parvathi facing West
Both deities reside within the same Sreekovil, symbolising cosmic union and divine balance.
Other consecrations include:
• Ganapathi
• Subrahmanya
• Brahmarakshas
• Maadan
• Nagaraja (serpent deity) in the northern Kaavu
Festival Schedule
Day 1 – February 25, 2026 (Wednesday | Kumbham 13)
Morning Rituals:
• Nirmalya Darshanam
• Abhishekam & Dhara
• Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• Usha Pooja
• Sree Mannarayaneeyam Parayanam
• Nagarootu
• Uchappooja
Evening:
• Nada Thurakkal
• Deeparadhana
• Chenda Melam (Arangettam)
Night:
• Grand Cultural Performances at Thiruvarangam
Day 2 – February 26, 2026 (Thursday | Kumbham 14)
Morning:
• Nirmalya Darshanam
• Abhishekam & Dhara
• Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• Usha Pooja
• Bhagavatha Parayanam
• Uchappooja
Midday:
• Samooha Sadya (Community Feast)
Devotees wishing to contribute are requested to coordinate with the Utsava Committee and obtain receipts.
Evening Rituals:
• Ganapathi Pooja
• Prasada Shuddhi
• Astra Kalasham
• Vasthu Homam
• Rakshoghna Homam
• Vasthu Bali
• Athazha Pooja
Night:
• Ganamela – Originals Orchestra (Pathanamthitta)
Day 3 – February 27, 2026 (Friday | Kumbham 15)
Morning:
• Nirmalya Darshanam
• Abhishekam & Dhara
• Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• Usha Pooja
• Uma Maheshwara Pooja (Shiva–Parvathi Pooja)
• Sree Bhoothabali
• Kalasha Pooja & Kalashabhishekam
• Maha Nivedyam
• Uchappooja
Midday:
• Thiruvathira Sadya
Grand Procession (Ezhunnallathu)
The magnificent Ezhunnallathu Procession begins from Vanchiyoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple following Shaiva–Vaishnava Sangamam.
Procession Features:
• Caparisoned Elephant (Nettipattam)
• Panchavadyam
• Nadaswaram
• Panchari Melam
• Chenda Melam
• Singari Melam
• Muthukuda
• Theyyam & Padayani
• Poothan & Kavadi Performances
The procession ceremoniously travels through Vanchiyoor, Kadavila, Pulluthottam and neighbouring regions before returning to the Mahadeva Sannidhi.
Special Offerings & Vazhipadus
Devotees may participate in:
• Archana
• Abhishekam
• Dhara
• Vilwa Pathra Archana
• Mrityunjaya Homam
• Ganapathi Homam
Paravu (Rice Offering): Accepted only at the temple on Thiruvathira day (9:00 AM).
Devotee Guidelines
• Maintain temple discipline and traditions
• Keep temple premises clean
• Participation timings must be strictly followed
• Festival schedule may change at committee discretion
• External collections are not associated with the temple committee
Temple Administration & Contacts
Temple Thantri:
Brahmasree Akeeraman Kalidasan Bhattathirippad
Brahmasree Suresh Namboothiri
Contacts:
9446978730
9645102404
Utsava Committee & Office Bearers:
President, Secretary & Treasurer details available via temple office.
Monthly Special Poojas
• 1st day of Malayalam month – Samooha Ganapathi Homam
• Mondays – Samooha Ksheeradhara
• Thiruvathira – Samooha Mrityunjaya Homam
• Sashti – Special Subrahmanya Pooja
May Lord Mahadeva bless all devotees with peace, prosperity, and spiritual elevation.
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