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Idukki Festivals

Discover the divine charm of hill temple festivals, sacred rituals,
and traditional celebrations amidst the scenic beauty of Idukki

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Idukki's Festival Spirit

Idukki, blessed with scenic hills and serene valleys, is a land where spirituality thrives in harmony with nature. The district is known for its unique temple festivals that reflect deep-rooted traditions and cultural richness.

Festivals like Thodupuzha Sree Krishna Temple Utsavam are celebrated with great devotion, featuring traditional rituals, processions, and cultural programs. Numerous local temple festivals across Idukki bring communities together through vibrant celebrations and sacred poojas.

10+ Major Festivals
Traditional Utsavams
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Thodupuzha Sree Krishna Temple festival Idukki
Temple festival celebration in Idukki

🎊 Major Festivals of Idukki

Sree Krishna Swami Temple Thiruvutsavam Elappara Idukki
Annual Festival Krishna Temple

Thiruvutsavam, Kalasham and Bhagavatam Saptaha

The Thiruvutsavam, Kalasham and Srimad Bhagavatam Saptaha Jnana Yajnam at Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Elappara in Idukki is a spiritually enriching and culturally vibrant festival dedicated to Lord Krishna, attracting devotees from across Kerala.

Elappara, Idukki
Punah Prathistadina Mahotsavam Sree Dharma Shasta Temple Karuntharuvi Chappath Idukki
May 2 – 7, 2026 Punah Prathistadina

Punah Prathistadina Mahotsavam

The Punah Prathistadina Mahotsavam at Sree Dharma Shasta Temple, Karuntharuvi Chappath in Idukki is a spiritually significant festival featuring sacred rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Mrityunjaya Homam, Kalasha Abhishekam, Pongala, Aarattu, and vibrant cultural programs attracting devotees from across Kerala.

Karuntharuvi Chappath, Idukki
Makayiram Thirunal Mahotsavam Sree Durga Devi Kovil Kombayar Idukki Kerala
Annual Festival Makayiram Thirunal

Makayiram Thirunal Mahotsavam

The Makayiram Thirunal Mahotsavam at Sree Durga Devi Kovil Kombayar, Idukki is a divine temple festival featuring sacred rituals like Thrikkodiyettu, Karthika Pongala, Pallivetta Mahotsavam, Thiruarattu along with devotional offerings, traditional music, and cultural performances including Ottanthullal and Chakyar Koothu, attracting devotees from across Kerala.

Kombayar, Idukki
Karthika Pongala Sree Durga Devi Kovil Kombayar Idukki Kerala
Annual Festival Karthika Pongala

Karthika Pongala

The Karthika Pongala at Sree Durga Devi Kovil Kombayar, Idukki is a deeply devotional temple ritual dedicated to Goddess Durga. Women devotees prepare the sacred Pongala offering with rice, jaggery, and coconut in a spiritually charged atmosphere. The festival includes special poojas, devotional songs, and prayers, creating a divine environment filled with faith, unity, and traditional Kerala temple customs that attract devotees from nearby regions.

Kombayar, Idukki
Pongala for Annapoorneswaryamma Sree Dharma Shasta Temple Ambalakkavala Kattappana Idukki Kerala
03 May 2026 Pongala

Pongala for Annapoorneswaryamma

The Pongala for Annapoorneswaryamma at Sree Dharma Shasta Temple, Ambalakkavala, Kattappana in Idukki is a highly sacred annual ritual dedicated to the divine Mother Goddess of prosperity and nourishment. Devotees, especially women, prepare the holy Pongala offering using rice, jaggery, coconut, and spices in a spiritually pure atmosphere. The festival is observed on 03.05.2026 at 8:00 AM with special poojas, strict devotional discipline and collective prayers.

Kattappana, Idukki
Prathishta Dinam Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Thodupuzha Idukki Kerala Temple Festival
21 May 2026 Prathishta Dinam

Prathishta Dinam

The Prathishta Dinam at Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Thodupuzha is a sacred annual festival celebrating the consecration of the deity. The event is marked with traditional rituals including Ganapathi Homam, Kalasha Abhishekam, and special poojas performed for spiritual purification and divine blessings. Devotees gather in large numbers to participate in chanting, bhajans, and offerings in a deeply devotional atmosphere. The festival reflects the rich temple traditions of Kerala and strengthens the spiritual bond between devotees and Lord Krishna.

Thodupuzha, Idukki
29th Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam and Dashavatara Charthu Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Idukki Kerala Festival
10 – 17 May 2026 Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam

Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam and Dashavatara Charthu

The 29th Srimad Bhagavata Sapthaha Yajnam and Dashavatara Charthu at Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Idukki is a sacred annual spiritual festival filled with devotion, rituals, and cultural programs. The event features continuous Srimad Bhagavata Parayanam, divine discourses, and storytelling of Lord Krishna’s leelas and Vishnu’s ten incarnations. Special rituals such as Ashtabhishekam, Ganapathi Homam, and evening cultural programs including Thiruvathira, Kaikottikali, and Bhajans create a divine atmosphere.

Thodupuzha, Idukki
Punah Prathishta Mahotsavam Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Idukki Kerala temple reinstallation festival 2026
19 – 24 May 2026 Punah Prathishta Mahotsavam

Punah Prathishta Mahotsavam 2026

The Punah Prathishta Mahotsavam at Edavetty Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Idukki is a sacred reinstallation festival where the deity is ritually consecrated in the sanctum sanctorum with strict Vedic traditions. The event includes powerful rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Vishnu Pooja, Kalasha Sthapana, and continuous Vedic chanting performed under the guidance of temple Tantri and chief priests. Devotees gather in large numbers to witness Thrikkodiyettu, daily poojas, cultural programs, and the grand concluding ceremonies.

Thodupuzha, Idukki
Prathishtadina Mahotsavam Pongala Nercha at Mankuzhikkavu Bhagavathy Temple Idukki Kerala Festival
15 May 2026 Pongala Nercha

Prathishtadina Mahotsavam Pongala Nercha

The Prathishtadina Mahotsavam and Pongala Nercha at Mankuzhikkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Idukki is a sacred annual temple festival celebrated with devotion, rituals, and traditional ceremonies. The festival features important rituals including Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam, Kalasha Pooja, Kalashabhishekam, and the spiritually significant Pongala Samarpanam. Devotees gather to seek the blessings of Goddess Bhagavathy and participate in the divine celebrations. The festival also includes Prasada Oottu and special evening Deeparadhana, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere.

Darbathotti, Idukki