Payyanad Karinkali Temple Pongala 2026 Manjeri

Payyanad Sree Kappattu Oottu Brahmaswam Karinkali Temple Pongala 2026 – Manjeri Festival 

Payyanad Sree Kappattu Oottu Brahmaswam Karinkali Temple, located at Payyanad P.O, Manjeri – 676122, is conducting the 6th Pongala Samarpanam 2026 on April 12, 2026 (Meenam 29, Malayalam Era 1201) with special rituals, Ganapathi homam, pongala offering, and devotional programs dedicated to Karinkali Bhagavathi.

Pongala is a sacred ritual performed mainly by women as an offering to the Goddess, symbolizing devotion, prosperity, and divine blessings.

Pongala Festival Date

• Pongala Samarpanam: April 12, 2026 (Sunday)

• Malayalam Date: Meenam 29, 1201

• Temple: Sree Kappattu Karinkali Temple, Payyanad, Manjeri

Main Rituals – April 12, 2026

• 4:30 AM – Nada Thurakkal

• 5:00 AM – Nirmalya Darshan & Usha Pooja

• 5:15 AM – Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam

• 6:30 AM – Fire lighting at Pandara Aduppu (Pongala hearth)

• Pongala Samarpanam by devotees

• Special poojas & offerings

All devotees are requested to reach the temple before 6:00 AM.

Special Programs – April 11, 2026

• 7:00 PM – Thiruvathira Kali (Matrusamithi Kappad)

Pongala Offering Details

Pongala Samarpanam Fee: ₹300
Temple will provide:

• Thavi

• Kalam

• Brick

Devotees should bring:

• Rice

• Jaggery

• Oil lamp

• Oil & wick

• Camphor

• Sandal

• Matchbox

• Coconut pieces

• Ghee

• Banana

• Leaves / paper

• Vessel for washing rice

• Firewood

• Small quantity of cow dung

Thantri & Officials

• Chief Ritual: Brahmasree Modappilappally Parameswaran Namboothiripad

• Treasurer: Vishnu Prakash

• President: K. Unnikrishnan Master

• Secretary: G. Sreekumar

• Trustees & Committee Members: Temple Trust Committee

Festival Significance

Pongala at Karinkali Temple is believed to bring family prosperity, protection, and village welfare.
The temple renovation and festival are conducted with the prayer for the overall development of Payyanad village and the well-being of devotees.