Poothankara Sree Dharmasastha Temple Festival 2026 – Ilamannoor, Pathanamthitta

 

The Poothankara Sree Dharmasastha Temple, located at Puthankara, Ilamannoor P.O, Pathanamthitta District, is celebrating its annual Thiruvutsavam Festival 2026 with great devotion and traditional rituals. The festival will be conducted from 26 March 2026 to 2 April 2026 (1201 Meenam 12 to Meenam 19) with various sacred poojas, offerings, and temple ceremonies.

Devotees from different parts of Kerala are expected to participate in the festival to seek the blessings of Lord Dharmasastha (Ayyappa Swamy).

Festival Schedule & Ritual Highlights

The festival includes several important temple rituals performed according to Kerala Tantric traditions.

• Kodiyettu Sadya – Flag hoisting ceremony followed by traditional feast
• Chathussatha Payasam Maha Nivedyam – Special payasam offering to the deity
• Parayeduppu – Ritual procession with traditional offerings
• Pushpalankaram – Floral decoration of the deity
• Ayilyam Pooja – Special pooja performed on Ayilyam star day
• Maha Mrityunjaya Homam – Powerful homam for health and protection
• Pallivetta – Ritual symbolic royal hunt ceremony
• Arattu – Holy bathing ritual marking the conclusion of the festival

These rituals are performed with strict adherence to temple customs and are considered highly auspicious.

Festival Importance

The annual festival of Poothankara Sree Dharmasastha Temple is one of the important local temple celebrations in Pathanamthitta district. The festival symbolizes devotion, community participation, and preservation of ancient Kerala temple traditions.

Devotees believe that participating in the festival brings:

• Peace and prosperity
• Protection from obstacles
• Good health and long life
• Spiritual growth and blessings of Lord Ayyappa

Temple Address

Poothankara Sree Dharmasastha Temple
Puthankara, Ilamannoor P.O
Pathanamthitta District, Kerala
Phone: +91 9074240559

All devotees are invited to attend the Thiruvutsavam 2026 and receive the divine blessings of Sree Dharmasastha. The festival promises a spiritually enriching experience filled with traditional rituals, prayers, and devotional celebrations.