Malappuram Festivals - Kerala Temple Festivals

Malappuram's Festival Spirit

Malappuram, a land of heritage and devotion, is famous for its vibrant temple festivals and rich cultural traditions. The district celebrates its spiritual legacy with colorful processions, intricate rituals, and classical art forms that reflect the heart of Kerala.

From the grand Kottakkal Pooram to the revered Thiruvonam Mahotsavam at local temples, and the unique Makkiyil Utsavam, Malappuram’s festivals bring together devotion, music, and communal celebration, attracting devotees from across the region.

10+ Major Festivals

Temple Processions & Rituals

Traditional Kerala Art Forms

Kottakkal Pooram Malappuram

🎊 Major Festivals of Malappuram

Ashtamangala Prashnam Kokkur Sree Maha Vishnu Temple

April 2 – 3, 2026 Temple Festival

Ashtamangala Prashnam 2026

The Ashtamangala Prashnam 2026 at Kokkur Sree Maha Vishnu Temple, Malappuram is a traditional Hindu astrological ceremony conducted to identify and address spiritual, material, and environmental imbalances. Under the guidance of Tantri, Temple Elders, and Vattamkulam Suresh Kumar Panicker, devotees can participate in sacred rituals and receive blessings for the coming year.

Kokkur, Malappuram

April 12 – 18, 2026 Temple Festival

Utsavam 2026

The Utsavam 2026 at Kottakkal Sree Vishwambhara Temple, Malappuram is a grand annual celebration filled with traditional rituals, Kodiyettam, Utsava Bali, and vibrant cultural programs. Devotees gather to witness the divine Ezhunnallathu procession and the spiritually significant Aarattu ceremony, making it a deeply enriching temple festival experience in Kerala.

Kottakkal, Malappuram

May 21 – 23, 2026 Thiruvutsavam

Thiruvutsavam 2026

The Thiruvutsavam 2026 at Sree Pookottu Mahadeva Temple, Kizhakkanela, held on May 21–23, 2026, is a sacred annual festival featuring Kodiyettam, Kalam Pattu, special Maha Shiva Poojas, traditional percussion performances, and a majestic Gajaveeran procession that creates a spiritually uplifting atmosphere filled with devotion and rich Kerala temple traditions.

Kizhakkanela, Malappuram

Prathishtadina Mahotsavam Palakkal Sree Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Malappuram Kerala Festival

Annual Festival Prathishtadina

Prathishtadina Mahotsavam 2026

The Prathishtadina Mahotsavam at Palakkal Sree Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Malappuram, is a sacred annual celebration marking the consecration of the deity. The festival features Ganapathi Homam, special abhishekam, Vedic chanting, devotional bhajans, cultural programs, and spiritual discourses that attract devotees in large numbers. The celebration reflects deep devotion and rich Kerala temple traditions, creating a divine and peaceful atmosphere for worship and blessings.

Ananthayoor, Malappuram

Thalappoli Mahotsavam Sree Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathi Temple Malappuram Kerala Festival

May 12, 2026 Thalappoli

Thalappoli Mahotsavam 2026

The Thalappoli Mahotsavam at Sree Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Angadippuram, Malappuram, is a grand and vibrant temple festival celebrated on May 12, 2026. Dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi, the festival features sacred rituals like Ganapathi Homam, Usha Pooja, and the significant Kudavaravu ceremony. Highlights include traditional performances such as Thayambaka, Keli, colorful Bootham rituals, and majestic elephant processions.

Angadippuram, Malappuram

Ekadasha Rudram and Mahamrityunjaya Homam Perumparamba Sree Mahadeva Temple Edappal Malappuram Kerala Festival

2026 Shiva Rituals

Ekadasha Rudram & Mahamrityunjaya Homam 2026

The Ekadasha Rudram and Mahamrityunjaya Homam at Perumparamba Sree Mahadeva Temple, Edappal, Malappuram, is a powerful Vedic ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva. The ceremony includes sacred Sree Rudra Japam, Ghana Parayanam, Mahamrityunjaya Homam and Rudra Abhishekam. Devotees participate to seek blessings for health, protection, prosperity and spiritual upliftment through divine Shiva worship.

Perumparamba, Malappuram