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Kollam Festivals

Where heritage meets devotion — temple festivals, cultural rituals,
vibrant processions, and traditional celebrations of Kollam

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Kollam's Festival Heritage

Kollam, one of Kerala’s oldest port cities, is renowned for its rich cultural legacy and vibrant temple festivals. The district comes alive with traditional rituals, grand processions, and devotional celebrations that reflect centuries-old customs and spiritual heritage.

From the colorful Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku where devotees dress in traditional attire, to the majestic Oachira Kali and temple utsavams across the region, Kollam’s festivals beautifully blend devotion, folklore, and community participation.

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🎊 Major Festivals of Kollam

21st Srimad Bhagavata Saptaha Yajna Thiruvutsavam Sree Karinjampallil Devi Temple Kollam Kerala Festival 2026
April 13 - 23, 2026 Bhagavata Saptaha Yajna

Srimad Bhagavata Saptaha Yajna Thiruvutsavam

The 21st Srimad Bhagavata Saptaha Yajna Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Sree Karinjampallil Devi Temple, Kollam is a sacred spiritual festival held from April 13 to April 23, 2026. The celebration begins with the holy Thrikodiyettu ceremony and includes continuous Srimad Bhagavata Parayanam, daily bhajans, Vedic yajna and homam rituals, and devotional cultural programs.

Ambalamkunnu, Kollam
Vishu Agosham 2026 Kottiyam Sree Mahavishnu Temple Kollam Kerala Festival
April 15, 2026 Vishu

Vishu Agosham

The Vishu Agosham 2026 at Kottiyam Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Kollam is a sacred celebration marking the Malayalam New Year on April 15, 2026. The festival begins with the auspicious Vishukkani Darshan at early morning hours followed by Vishukkaineettam, symbolizing prosperity and blessings.

Kottiyam, Kollam
Dakshayagam Kathakali 2026 Cheriazheekal Vadakkenada Bhagavathi Temple Kollam Kerala Festival
May 02, 2026 Kathakali

Dakshayagam Kathakali

The Dakshayagam Kathakali 2026 at Cheriazheekal Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Kollam is a grand classical performance held on May 02, 2026 as part of the Thottampattu Mahotsavam. The event showcases the powerful story of Daksha, Shiva and Sati through traditional Kathakali art performed by renowned Kalamandalam artists, accompanied by Chenda Melam and classical music.

Cheriazheekal, Kollam
Panmana Minnanthottil Sree Bhagavathi Temple Meenabharani Thrikodiyettu Mahotsavam Avittam Mahotsavam 2026 Kollam Kerala Festival
March (Meenam Month) Meenabharani

Meenabharani Thrikodiyettu and Avittam Mahotsavam

The Meenabharani Thrikodiyettu Mahotsavam and Avittam Mahotsavam 2026 at Panmana Minnanthottil Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Sankaramangalam, Chavara, Kollam is a grand annual temple festival celebrated during the auspicious Meenam month. The festival begins with the sacred Thrikodiyettu ceremony followed by daily poojas, Bhagavatha Parayanam, traditional rituals, and cultural programs organized by the youth committee.

Chavara, Kollam
Uthram Thirunal Mahotsavam Thrikkannamangal Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival 2026 Flag Hoisting Aarattu
April 21–28, 2026 Uthram Thirunal

Uthram Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026

The Uthram Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 at Thrikkannamangal Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Kollam is a grand annual temple festival conducted under the Travancore Devaswom Board. The festival begins with the sacred Thirukodiyettu on April 21, 2026 and concludes with the divine Thirukodiyirakkam and Aarattu ceremony on April 28, 2026.

Thrikkannamangal, Kollam
16th Srimad Bhagavatha Saptaha Yajnam and Chithira Mahotsavam Kizhakke Puthuveetil Sree Siva Durga Temple Mynagappally Kollam Kerala Temple Festival 2026 Pongala Cultural Programs
April 22–30, 2026 Chithira Mahotsavam

16th Srimad Bhagavatha Saptaha Yajnam and Chithira Mahotsavam 2026

The 16th Srimad Bhagavatha Saptaha Yajnam and Chithira Mahotsavam 2026 at Kizhakke Puthuveetil Sree Siva Durga Temple, Mynagappally, Kollam is a sacred week-long temple festival filled with devotional recitations, rituals and cultural programs. The event begins on April 22, 2026 and concludes on April 30, 2026.

Mynagappally, Kollam
Dashavatara Charthu Thrikoyikkal Sree Maha Narasimha Swamy Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival 2026 Vishnu Avatara Rituals
Kerala Temple Festival Dashavatara Charthu

Dashavatara Charthu 2026

The Dashavatara Charthu 2026 at Thrikoyikkal Sree Maha Narasimha Swamy Temple, Panayam Road, Kerala is a sacred celebration of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The festival features devotional rituals, chants, and traditional worship practices that reflect the spiritual richness of Kerala temple culture.

Panayam Road, Kollam

Thottampattu Mahotsavam 2026 Cheriazheekal Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival Flag Hoisting Kathakali Pongala Rituals
May 2 – May 11, 2026 Thottampattu

Thottampattu Mahotsavam 2026

The Thottampattu Mahotsavam 2026 at Cheriazheekal Vadakkenada Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Alappadu Road, Alappad, Kollam is a grand Kerala temple festival celebrated with divine rituals and cultural richness. The festival includes Thrikodiyettu, traditional Kathakali performances, sacred Thiruvabharana procession, and vibrant devotional gatherings.

Cheriazheekal, Kollam

Avittam Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 Poredam Major Sree Mahadevar Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival Thrikodiyettu Bhagavatha Parayanam Deeparadhana Thiru Aarattu Rituals
May 10 – May 22, 2026 Avittam Thirunal

Avittam Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026

The Avittam Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 at Poredam Major Sree Mahadevar Temple, Kollam is a sacred Kerala temple festival celebrated with traditional rituals and devotional grandeur. The festival begins with the auspicious Thrikodiyettu and includes daily rituals such as Bhagavatha Parayanam, Kalasha Pooja, Kalabhabhishekam, Pushpabhishekam, Deeparadhana and cultural performances.

Poredam, Kollam

20th Srimad Bhagavatha Saptaha Yajnam 2026 Erattakulangara MahaVishnu Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival Bhagavatha Parayanam Spiritual Discourses Pooja Rituals
May 03 – May 10, 2026 Bhagavatha Yajnam

20th Srimad Bhagavatha Saptaha Yajnam 2026

The 20th Srimad Bhagavatha Saptaha Yajnam 2026 at Erattakulangara MahaVishnu Temple, Kollam is a sacred seven-day spiritual celebration dedicated to the recitation of the Srimad Bhagavatham. The yajnam includes continuous Bhagavatha Parayanam, daily special poojas, spiritual discourses, bhajans, satsangam and traditional homams. Devotees gather to experience divine vibrations and receive blessings of Lord Mahavishnu through this powerful Vedic ritual.

Erattakulangara, Kollam

Jnanotsavam 2026 Chooraveli Devi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival Mrityunjaya Homam Chandika Homam Devi Pooja Spiritual Rituals
May 08 – May 11, 2026 Jnanotsavam

Jnanotsavam 2026 at Chooraveli Devi Temple

The Jnanotsavam 2026 at Chooraveli Devi Temple, Kollam is a sacred multi-day spiritual festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. The festival features powerful Vedic rituals such as Mrityunjaya Homam and Chandika Homam, along with devotional poojas, cultural programs, and spiritual discourses. Devotees gather to experience divine blessings, knowledge, and positive energy through continuous chanting, rituals, and traditional temple ceremonies.

Pattazhi Vadakke Kara, Kollam

12th Prathishta Varshikam and Makayiram Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 Sree Puthenveettil Bhadradevi Temple Kollam Kerala Temple Festival Bhagavata Parayanam Pongala Aarattu Ghoshayatra
May 17 – May 19, 2026 Makayiram Thirunal

12th Prathishta Varshikam and Makayiram Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 at Sree Puthenveettil Bhadradevi Temple

The 12th Prathishta Varshikam and Makayiram Thirunal Mahotsavam 2026 at Sree Puthenveettil Bhadradevi Temple, Mukkood, Kundara is a spiritually significant Kerala temple festival celebrated with devotion and traditional rituals. The festival includes sacred events such as Bhagavata Parayanam, Pongala, Kalasha Pooja, Annadanam, and Sopana Sangeetham.

Mukkood, Kollam