Kollam Sree Pisharikavu Temple Kaliyoottu Mahotsavam 2026
Kollam Sree Pisharikavu Temple, under the Malabar Devaswom Board, is one of the most famous Bhadrakali temples in North Kerala. Located at Kollam P.O., Koyilandy in Kozhikode district (PIN 673307), the temple is well known for its grand Kaliyoottu Mahotsavam and traditional temple arts performed during the annual festival.
The Mahotsavam 2026 will be celebrated from 27 March 2026 to 03 April 2026 (Malayalam Era 1201 Meenam 13 to 20) with great devotion and cultural splendor. The festival begins with Kodiyettu (flag hoisting) on March 27 and concludes with Valiya Vilakku and Kaliyoottu on April 2 and 3, which are considered the most important days of the celebration.
This temple festival is not only a religious event but also a cultural gathering that promotes unity, harmony, and social awareness among people of all communities. Devotees from different parts of Kerala participate in the festival seeking the blessings of Pisharikavilamma (Bhadrakali) for prosperity, health, and protection.
Major Rituals and Festival Highlights
- Kodiyettu – Flag Hoisting ceremony
- Valiya Vilakku festival
- Kaliyoottu ritual performance
- Talappoli procession
- Kalasham and ceremonial arrivals
- Ooruchuttal Ezhunnallathu (Temple procession)
- Theyyam related rituals and Thira performances
- Panchari Melam and Pandimelam
- Ayirathiri (thousand lamps offering)
- Fireworks (Karimarunnu Prayogam)
- Elephant procession with Nettipattam
- Traditional temple orchestra and percussion
Temple Arts & Cultural Programs
The festival is famous for presenting classical and traditional Kerala temple art forms such as
- Chakyarkoothu
- Ottanthullal
- Sopana Sangeetham
- Thayambaka
- Kuzhalpattu
- Kombupattu
- Nadaswaram
- Devi Stavam recitals
- Kavadiyattam, Kumbhattam, Azhakolkkali
- Theyyam style ritual dances
The temple premises become vibrant with decorated elephants, traditional umbrellas, Aalavattom, Venchamaram, percussion ensembles, and colorful fireworks, creating a divine and festive atmosphere.
The Kaliyoottu Mahotsavam of Kollam Sree Pisharikavu Temple is considered one of the most significant temple festivals in Kozhikode district and attracts thousands of devotees every year.
The temple authorities warmly invite devotees and well-wishers to participate in the festival and seek the blessings of Sree Pisharikavilamma for peace, prosperity, and good health.
Festival enquiries: 0496-2620568, 8281152113
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