The Pallavur Navarathri Seventh Day Vilakku (Ezham Vilakku) Maholsavam 2026 will be celebrated with great devotion on Saturday, 17 October 2026 (1202 Kanni 31) at the Thrippallavur Shiva Temple in Pallavur, Palakkad District, Kerala. This annual festival is one of the most cherished temple celebrations in the region, attracting thousands of devotees, percussion enthusiasts, and cultural lovers.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple comes alive with traditional Kerala temple rituals, magnificent processions, and spectacular performances of Panchavadyam, Melam, Thayambaka, and Nadaswaram.
Festival Highlights
The Seventh Day Vilakku is renowned for its rich blend of spirituality and Kerala's traditional temple arts. Devotees gather from early morning to witness sacred rituals and seek the blessings of Thrippallavurappan.
The day's celebrations include:
Eeduvedi (Ceremonial Fireworks)
Seeveli
Thirumanjanam Purappadu
Melam
Panchavadyam
Deeparadhana
Nadaswaram
Thayambaka
Keli, Kombu Pattu and Kuzhal Pattu
Athazha Seeveli Ezhunnallippu
Festival Schedule
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Eeduvedi |
| 6:45 AM | Seeveli |
| 7:00 AM | Thirumanjanam Purappadu |
| 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Melam |
| 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Panchavadyam |
| 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM | Deeparadhana |
| 7:05 PM – 8:00 PM | Nadaswaram |
| 8:05 PM – 9:30 PM | Thayambaka |
| 9:40 PM – 10:00 PM | Keli, Kombu Pattu & Kuzhal Pattu |
| 10:05 PM – 12:00 Midnight | Athazha Seeveli Ezhunnallippu |
Panchavadyam Artists
The grand Panchavadyam performance features some of Kerala's finest temple percussion artists.
Thimila
Sri. Peruvanam Satheesan Marar & Team
Sri. Vaikom Chandran
Valanthala
Sri. Nallepully Kuttan
Sri. Pallassena Murali
Melam
Sri. Kongad Radhakrishnan
Sri. Pallavur Sreedharan & Team
Maddalam
Sri. Kallekulangara Krishna Variyar
Sri. Nelluvai Sasi
Sri. Sadhanam Bharatharajan
Sri. Kayiliadu Babu & Team
Thalam
Sri. Pallavur Raghavapisharodi
Sri. Panjal Velukutty
Sri. Kadambur Balakrishnan
Sri. Palappuram Rajan
Sri. Pallavur Ramesh & Team
Kombu
Sri. Trippalur Sivan
Sri. Machadu Padmakumar
Sri. Pallavur Ramachandran
Sri. Keralasseri Kuttan & Team
Kurumkuzhal
Sri. Pattikkad Aji & Team
Edakka
Sri. Pallavur Sreekumar
Sri. Pallavur Adithian
Thayambaka Performances
The festival's much-awaited Ezham Vilakku Thayambaka will be presented by Kum. Rahitha Krishnadas, showcasing exceptional rhythmic artistry.
The Janavilakku Day Thayambaka will feature Sri. Pallassena Ranjith Marar, one of Kerala's renowned percussion artists.
A Celebration of Kerala Temple Traditions
Pallavur Navarathri is celebrated with immense devotion and cultural grandeur. The combination of sacred rituals, majestic temple processions, traditional percussion ensembles, and devotional music creates an unforgettable spiritual experience. Every year, devotees from across Kerala visit Thrippallavur Shiva Temple to witness this vibrant festival and receive the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Temple Location
Temple: Thrippallavur Shiva Temple
Place: Pallavur
District: Palakkad
State: Kerala
Festival Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Devotee Appeal
The temple committee warmly invites devotees and well-wishers to participate in the Pallavur Navarathri Seventh Day Vilakku Maholsavam 2026 and contribute generously towards the successful conduct of this sacred festival.
May Lord Thrippallavurappan bless all devotees with peace, prosperity, and good health.
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