Thiruvithamkoor Devaswom Board – Shanghumugham Devi Temple

Thiruvithamkoor Devaswom Board – Shanghumugham Devi Temple

Thirukkodiyettu Mahotsavam 2026

The Shanghumugham Devi Temple, administered by the Thiruvithamkoor Devaswom Board, joyfully announces the Thirukkodiyettu Mahotsavam 2026, scheduled from March 14 to March 23, 2026 (Malayalam Era 1201 Kumbham 30 to Meenam 9).

This annual festival is one of the most spiritually vibrant celebrations of the temple, drawing large gatherings of devotees who seek the blessings of the Divine Mother. The Mahotsavam is marked by sacred rituals, traditional ceremonies, and devotional offerings performed with deep reverence.

Festival Highlights

• Thirukkodiyettu (Flag Hoisting):
  March 14, 2026 (Saturday)
  The ceremonial hoisting of the temple flag signifies the formal commencement of the Mahotsavam. This ritual invokes divine presence and sets the spiritual tone for the festival days ahead.

• Pongala Mahotsavam:
  March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
  Pongala is the most significant offering of the festival, where thousands of women devotees prepare a sacred sweet offering in earthen pots as an expression of devotion and gratitude to the Goddess. The ritual transforms the temple surroundings into a powerful field of collective prayer and spiritual energy.

• Arattu (Holy Bath Procession):
  March 23, 2026
  The concluding ritual of the Mahotsavam, Arattu symbolizes purification and ceremonial completion. The deity is taken in a grand procession for the sacred bath, accompanied by traditional temple music and devotional fervor.

Spiritual Significance

The Thirukkodiyettu Mahotsavam represents renewal, protection, and divine grace. Each ritual performed during these days carries symbolic meaning rooted in Kerala’s temple traditions. Devotees believe participation ensures prosperity, peace, and spiritual upliftment.

Devotee Participation

All devotees are warmly invited to attend the Mahotsavam and partake in the rituals. Pongala participants are advised to arrive early and follow temple guidelines for a safe and orderly offering experience.