Thiruvizha Sree Mahadeva Temple Festival 2026 – Cherthala, Alappuzha

The annual festival of Thiruvizha Sree Mahadeva Temple, located at Thiruvizha near Kanichukulangara P.O., Cherthala in Alappuzha district, will be celebrated with great devotion from March 17 to March 26, 2026 (Meenam 03–12, 1201 Malayalam Era). This sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva attracts a large number of devotees every year during the festival period.

 The celebrations will begin with the Kodiyettu (flag hoisting) on March 17, 2026, marking the start of the ten-day festival. Various temple rituals, special poojas, cultural programs, and traditional ceremonies will be conducted throughout the festival days. The grand Arattu Mahotsavam on March 26, 2026 will conclude the festival with ceremonial procession and holy rituals, making it one of the most important temple events in the Cherthala region of Alappuzha district.

Devotees from different parts of Kerala visit Thiruvizha during the festival days to seek the blessings of Lord Mahadeva and to witness the traditional temple festivities performed according to ancient customs.