Vettikkattu Sree Mahadeva Temple, Vempally
Maha Shivaratri Mahotsavam 2026
With the sacred chant “Om Namah Shivaya”, Vettikkattu Sree Mahadeva Temple, Vempally, invites devotees to participate in the Maha Shivaratri Mahotsavam 2026, observed on:
February 14 & 15, 2026
Malayalam Calendar: Kumbham 2 & 3
This spiritually charged celebration honours Lord Mahadeva, whose divine presence is revered as a source of grace, protection, and prosperity for devotees and the community.
Festival Highlights
February 14, 2026 (Saturday) – Shani Pradosham
The auspicious Pradosham day will feature:
• Palliyunarthal (temple awakening)
• Nirmalya Darshanam
• Ganapathi Homam
• Nalikeram Samarpanam
• Puranam Parayanam
• Shiva Sahasranama Archana
• Deeparadhana
A major highlight of the evening is the Vettikkattappan Award Presentation Ceremony. This year’s honour is bestowed upon:
Sri Perur Suresh
Renowned Melapramani & Asuravadyam exponent
The celebrations continue with a devotional stage performance:
Stage Cinema: Kiratha Perumal
Presented by Thiruvananthapuram Sariga
February 15, 2026 (Sunday) – Maha Shivaratri
The principal day of worship includes:
• Akhanda Nama Japam
• Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam
• Usha Pooja
• Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
• Prasanna Pooja
• Uchappooja
• Maha Prasada Oottu
Devotees may participate in:
Paraveppu (Nelpara): ₹100
Evening ceremonies:
• Nada Thurakkal
• Shayana Pradakshinam
• Deeparadhana & Deepakkazhcha
• Aakasha Vismayam (Fireworks Display)
• Annadanam
Cultural programs at Thiruvarangam:
• Thiruvathira Kali
• Mohiniyattam
• Devotional Performances
Shivaratri Pooja (Darshana Pradhanam): 11:45 PM
A Temple of Divine Energy
Vettikkattu Sree Mahadeva Temple is revered as a spiritually vibrant kshetram. The guiding message:
“A temple filled with Chaitanyam is the prosperity of the land.”
During Maha Shivaratri, devotees experience intense devotional energy through sacred homams, nama japam, poojas, and traditional rituals.
Important Annual Observances
• Kanni – Ayilyam: Sarpa Pooja
• Dhanu – Thiruvathira: Special Nada Thurappu
• Kumbham – Maha Shivaratri: Grand Festival
• Medam 10 (Pathamudayam): Special Payasam Offering
• Makara Vilakku Day: Evening Nada Thurappu
Major Vazhipadus (Offerings)
• Pradosha Pooja – ₹2000
• Shivaratri Pooja – ₹2000
• Dhara – ₹40
• Abhishekam – ₹40
Other offerings include:
Ney Vilakku, Pushpanjali, Vilwa Pathra Archana, Kadumpayasam, Vellanivedyam, Palpayasam, Ganapathi Homam, Mrityunjaya Homam.
Devotee Participation
The temple committee humbly requests the cooperation and support of devotees to make the Mahotsavam spiritually fulfilling and grand.
Bhagavath Thrippada Sevanartham
Secretary,
Vettikkattu Sree Mahadeva Temple
Vempally
Contact: 9895546876, 9645758898
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