Kattaal Mudippura Thookka Maholsavam 2026
The Kattaal Mudippura Thookka Maholsavam 2026 is an important annual temple festival celebrated with traditional rituals, Pongala, and Thookkam ceremony. The festival is conducted with great devotion and participation of devotees, and it is known for its powerful rituals dedicated to the Goddess.
The festival starts with Kodiyettu (flag hoisting) on March 22, 2026 and concludes on April 1, 2026 with Pongala and final rituals on the auspicious Malayalam month of Meenam 18 (1201).
This Maholsavam is famous for Thookkam ritual, Pongala, special poojas, and procession, which attract devotees from different parts of Kerala every year.
Festival Details
Festival: Kattaal Mudippura Thookka Maholsavam 2026
Kodiyettu: March 22, 2026
Pongala: April 1, 2026
Malayalam Dates: Kumbham 27 to Meenam 18 (1201)
Festival Duration: 10 days
The festival is performed according to traditional temple customs and tantric rituals. Devotees offer Pongala, participate in Thookkam, and attend special poojas for blessings, prosperity, and protection.
Main Rituals of Thookka Maholsavam
Kodiyettu
The festival begins with the ceremonial hoisting of the temple flag, marking the start of the Maholsavam. Special poojas, deeparadhana, and cultural programs are conducted on this day.
Daily Poojas and Offerings
During the festival days, the temple conducts
Ganapathi Homam
Special poojas
Utsava bali
Seeveli
Cultural programs
Devotional music and dance
Thookkam Ceremony
Thookkam is one of the most important rituals of the festival. Devotees perform this offering as a mark of devotion and fulfillment of vows. The ritual is performed with strict traditional rules and temple guidance.
Pongala – April 1, 2026
Pongala is the biggest ritual of the festival. Thousands of women devotees prepare Pongala as an offering to the Goddess seeking blessings for
Family welfare
Health
Prosperity
Protection from difficulties
The Pongala day is considered the most sacred day of the festival.
Final Day Rituals
Special poojas
Procession
Deeparadhana
Festival conclusion
Importance of Kattaal Mudippura Festival
The temple festival is believed to bring
Prosperity to the land
Protection from evil
Blessings of the Goddess
Relief from Shani dosha and difficulties
Devotees believe that participating in the Thookka Maholsavam gives spiritual strength and divine grace.