Sree Arayalloor Devi Temple Trust, located at Thirumala in Thiruvananthapuram, has announced the annual temple festival and Pongala ceremony for the year 2026. The temple, also known as Vayal Mudippura, is a well-known Devi temple where devotees gather every year to participate in the sacred festival with great devotion and traditional rituals.
The festival will begin on Friday, April 03, 2026 (Meenam 20, 1201 Malayalam Era) and will continue for seven days until Thursday, April 09, 2026 (Meenam 26, 1201). During these days, special poojas, devotional programs, and temple rituals will be conducted as part of the annual celebration organized by the temple trust.
The main highlight of the festival is the Pongala ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, April 09, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Pongala is a sacred offering prepared by women devotees as a symbol of devotion to Goddess Devi. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate in the ritual, seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and family well-being.
Sree Arayalloor Devi Temple festival is one of the important local temple celebrations in the Thirumala region, attracting devotees from nearby areas of Thiruvananthapuram and across Kerala. The temple trust has made arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival and has invited all devotees to attend the Pongala and festival rituals.
Devotees who wish to get more information about the festival can contact the temple trust office directly. The organizers have requested all participants to follow temple guidelines and cooperate for the successful completion of the Pongala Mahotsavam 2026.