The sacred Meena Bharani Mahotsavam 2026 will be celebrated with devotion at Vadayampadi Bhagavathi Temple, under the administration of the Cochin Devaswom Board.
The five-day festival will take place from March 18 to March 22, 2026 (Meenam 4–8) with traditional temple rituals and cultural programs. Devotees are invited to participate in the celebrations and seek the blessings of Goddess Bhagavathi.
The festival includes various devotional and cultural programs such as Thiruvathirakali, classical dance performances, Thalappoli procession, Sopana Sangeetham, Bhajans, and Music Fusion concerts.
Morning Programs
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5:30 AM – Palliyunarthal, Ganapathi Homam, regular temple rituals
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6:30 AM – Narayaneeya Parayanam by Mahadevi Mathrusamithi
Evening Programs
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5:30 PM – Lalitha Sahasranama Japam
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6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
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7:00 PM – Thiruvathirakali by Shivatham Thiruvathira Sangham (Pattimattom)
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7:25 PM – Dance performance by Mahadevi Mathrusamithi
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7:45 PM – Classical dance by Shruthilaya Nrithavidyalayam, Kolenchery (Directed by RLV Sandhya Prashobh)
Annadanam follows.
Morning
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5:30 AM – Palliyunarthal, Ganapathi Homam, temple rituals
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6:30 AM – Sreemannarayaneeyam Parayanam (complete)
Evening
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5:30 PM – Lalitha Sahasranama Japam
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6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
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6:45 PM – Thiruvathirakali by Mahadevi Mathrusamithi
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7:15 PM – Keerthanam by A. Sathyabhama
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7:25 PM – Dance performances by Nadabrahma Vadayampadi students
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7:45 PM – Dance program by Radhakalppa Dance School (Directed by RLV Surya Surendran)
Annadanam follows.
Morning
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5:30 AM – Palliyunarthal, Ganapathi Homam
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6:30 AM – Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam
Evening
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5:30 PM – Lalitha Sahasranama Japam
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6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
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7:00 PM – Mega Thiruvathira by Mahadevi Kumari Sangham
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8:00 PM – Devotional Bhajans presented by Nandagovindam Bhajans
Morning
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5:30 AM – Palliyunarthal, Ganapathi Homam
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6:30 AM – Devi Bhagavatha Parayanam
Evening
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5:30 PM – Lalitha Sahasranama Japam
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6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
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7:30 PM – Thalappoli Procession accompanied by Panchavadyam, Chendamelam, and traditional performances from nearby temples.
Annadanam follows.
Morning
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5:30 AM – Palliyunarthal, Ganapathi Homam
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6:30 AM – Devi Mahatmya Parayanam
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8:30 AM – Kumbhabhishekam
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9:30 AM – Chantattam led by Thantri Brahmasree Puliyannoor Anujan Narayanan Namboothiripad
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10:00 AM – Sopana Sangeetham by Elur Biju
Annadanam at 12:00 PM
Evening Programs
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5:30 PM – Lalitha Sahasranama Japam
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6:30 PM – Deeparadhana
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7:00 PM – Sopana Sangeetham by Ananthakrishnan Sunil
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8:00 PM – Music Fusion Concert by Gaurikrishna & Team (Althara Band, Kannur)
Followed by Garudan Thookkam ritual.
Devotees are warmly invited to attend the Meena Bharani festival at Vadayampadi Bhagavathi Temple and participate in the rituals and cultural programs.
Facilities are available at the temple for devotees to offer Para (grain offerings) and other devotional contributions.
The Temple Advisory Committee holds the authority to make necessary changes to the program schedule if required.