Venice of the East · Backwater Capital

Alappuzha Festivals

Where backwaters meet vibrant temple traditions — snake boat races,
ancient rituals and coastal celebrations

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Alappuzha's Festival Soul

Alappuzha (Alleppey), known as the "Venice of the East," is not just about serene backwaters. The district comes alive with spectacular temple festivals, vibrant processions and the world-famous snake boat races that attract visitors from across the globe.

From the grand Neelamperoor Padayani to the sacred Mannarasala Ayilyam at the renowned snake temple, Alappuzha's festivals blend devotion, art and community spirit in unique ways.

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Alappuzha backwaters during festival season

🎊 Major Festivals of Alappuzha

Sri Chakra Pooja
April 1, 2026 Devi Pooja

Sri Chakra Pooja

The Sri Chakra Pooja at Cherumukha Puthenkavil Sree Devi Temple, Alappuzha is a sacred and spiritually uplifting ritual dedicated to Goddess Devi attracting devotees seeking peace, prosperity and divine blessings.

Kochalummoodu - Pandalam Road, Alappuzha
Akhila Bharata Pandavi Mahavishnu Satram at Thrichittatt Mahavishnu Temple
May 7 to May 14 Mahavishnu Festival

Akhila Bharata Pandavi Mahavishnu Satram

The Akhila Bharata Pandavi Mahavishnu Satram at the Thrichittatt Mahavishnu Temple is a sacred annual festival featuring Vedic rituals, Annadanam and vibrant temple arts drawing devotees from across India.

Chengannur, Alappuzha
Thiru Utsavam at Major Pathiyoor Sree Durga Devi Templ
March 30 - April 8 Thiruarattu

Thiru Utsavam

The Thiru Utsavam at Major Pathiyoor Sree Durga Devi Temple in Alappuzha is a vibrant and sacred festival featuring Thrikkodiyettam, Deepa Aradhana, cultural performances and culminating with the holy Thiruarattu drawing devotees from across Kerala.

Pathiyoor, Alappuzha
Varshikam and Samarpanam at Padayanivettom Devi Temple, Alappuzha
April 4 Chuttuvilakku

Varshikam and Samarpanam

The 9th annual Varshikam and Samarpanam at Padayanivettom Devi Temple, Alappuzha features the mesmerizing Chuttuvilakku Samarpanam with 1511 lamps, free Ayurvedic medical camp and cultural programs including Mega Thiruvathira inviting devotees to celebrate devotion and Kerala’s rich traditions.

Vallikunnam, Alappuzha
Vishu Mahotsavam at Sree Kandakarna Swami Temple, Alappuzha
April 8 - 14, 2026 Vishu Mahotsavam

Vishu Mahotsavam

The Vishu Mahotsavam 2026 at Sree Kandakarna Swami Temple, Alappuzha, is a grand celebration featuring daily traditional poojas, devotional bhajans, evening lecture by Shri Manoj Mavungal on “The Temple as the Divine Body”.

Purathamveeedu, Alappuzha
Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha
April 03 - 12, 2026 Thiruvutsavam 2026

Thiruvutsavam 2026

The Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha is a grand ten day festival dedicated to Navaneetha Krishna. It features Thrikodiyettu, daily rituals like Palliyunarthal, Nirmalya Darshan, Sreebali, Deeparadhana.

Mavelikkara, Alappuzha
Sarpabali & Palpayasa Homam 2026 at Thirunagankulangara Sri Mahadeva Temple, Vayalar, Alappuzha
April 11, 2026 Removal of all doshas 2026

Sarpabali and Palpayasa Homam 2026

The Sarpabali & Palpayasa Homam 2026 at Thirunagankulangara Sri Mahadeva Temple, Vayalar, Alappuzha is a sacred festival performed for dosha nivarana and universal prosperity.

Vayalar, Alappuzha
Swarna Dhwaja Prathishta Mahotsavam 2026 at Thiruvizha Sree Mahadeva Temple Alappuzha Kerala Festival
April 16 – May 03, 2026 Swarna Dhwaja

Swarna Dhwaja Prathishta Mahotsavam 2026

The Swarna Dhwaja Prathishta Mahotsavam 2026 at Thiruvizha Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha is a sacred festival featuring divine rituals, special poojas, cultural programs, and the grand Swarnadhwaja Prathishta ceremony on April 23, 2026.

Cherthala, Alappuzha
Vishu Mahotsavam 2026 at Sharngakkavu Devi Temple Venmony Alappuzha Kerala Festival
April 14 – 16, 2026 Vishu

Vishu Mahotsavam 2026

The Vishu Mahotsavam 2026 at Sharngakkavu Devi Temple, Venmony, Alappuzha is a sacred Kerala festival featuring Harinama Keerthanam, Bhagavatha Parayanam, Kavadiyattam, Sopanam Sangeetham, cultural programs, and grand devotional celebrations during the Malayalam New Year.

Venmony, Alappuzha
Vishukkani Darshan and Pradosha Pooja 2026 at Mararikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple Alappuzha Kerala Festival
April 15, 2026 Vishu & Pradosha

Vishukkani Darshan and Pradosha Pooja 2026

The Vishukkani Darshan and Pradosha Pooja 2026 at Mararikulam Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha is a sacred spiritual occasion featuring Vishukkani Darshan from 4:30 AM, Pradosha Pooja from 5:45 PM, Milk Abhishekam, Tender Coconut Abhishekam, Pradosha Payasam Nivedyam, Deepaaradhana, and Prasanna Pooja, offering divine blessings of Lord Shiva.

Mararikulam, Alappuzha
Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Venmoney Sree Mahadeva Temple Alappuzha Kerala Festival
April 13 - April 22, 2026 Thiruvutsavam

Thiruvutsavam 2026

The Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Venmoney Sree Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha is a sacred annual festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring Thrikodiyettu on April 13, daily poojas and rituals from April 13–22, Pallivetta on April 21, Arattu ceremony on April 22, cultural programs and Annadanam, attracting thousands of devotees for divine blessings and spiritual celebration.

Venmony, Alappuzha
24th Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam and Prathishta Kalasha Varshikam 2026 at S.L.Puram Palakkulangara Sree Krishna Swami Temple Alappuzha Kerala Festival
April 13 - April 21, 2026 Bhagavatha Yajnam

24th Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam and Prathishta Kalasha Varshikam2026

The 24th Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnam 2026 and Prathishta Kalasha Varshikam at S.L. Puram Palakkulangara Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Alappuzha is a sacred festival featuring Bhagavatha Parayanam (April 13–20), Yajna rituals, spiritual discourses, Bhadra Deepa Prakasanam, Grantha Samarpanam, and concludes with Prathishta Kalasha Varshikam on April 21, 2026.

S.L. Puram, Mararikulam, Alappuzha