Thiru Utsavam 2026 – Pathirickal Sree Dharmasastha Temple

Thiru Utsavam 2026 – Pathirickal Sree Dharmasastha Temple

With the sacred invocation “Swami Saranam Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa”, devotees are warmly invited to the Thiru Utsavam 2026 of Pathirickal Sree Dharmasastha Temple, celebrated from February 27 to March 4, 2026 (Malayalam Era 1201 – Kumbham 15 to 20).

Location: Pathirickal, Pathanapuram

Temple Registration: KLM/TC/91/2025

This multi-day festival is a spiritually uplifting period dedicated to Lord Dharmasastha (Ayyappa), marked by traditional Tantric rituals, sacred recitations, temple arts, processions, and the grand Aarattu ceremony.

Festival Overview

Thiru Utsavam is not merely a temple celebration but a sacred cycle of devotion designed to enhance temple chaitanyam (divine presence), invoke blessings, and strengthen community harmony. Each day features meticulously scheduled poojas, homams, kalashams, cultural offerings, and ceremonial observances.

Devotees are encouraged to participate through:

Day 1 – February 27, 2026 (Friday)

Thrikodiyettu (Flag Hoisting)

Morning (from 4:30 AM):

• Prabhatha Bheri

• Palliyunarthal

• Harinama Keerthanam

• Abhishekam

• Ganapathi Homam

From 8:00 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam

By Smt. Mini, Karimoolaykkal

12:30 PM onwards: Kodiyettu Sadya

Evening:

After Deeparadhana:

Thrikodiyettu under the chief priesthood of

Temple Thantri Brahmasree Jithesh Ramapuram Potti

The ceremonial hoisting of the temple flag marks the formal commencement of the utsavam.

Day 2 – February 28, 2026 (Saturday)

Morning Rituals:

• Palliyunarthal

• Abhishekam

• Ganapathi Homam

From 8:00 AM: Bhagavatha Parayanam

By Sri Anuraj Kareepr & Praviraj Navayikulam

Evening:

Night Programs:

Day 3 – March 1, 2026 (Sunday)

Morning:

• Ganapathi Homam

• Bhagavatha Parayanam

10:30 AM onwards:

Evening:

• Deeparadhana

• Athazha Pooja

• Sree Bhoothabali

Night Highlights:

Late Night Cultural Performance

Day 4 – March 2, 2026 (Monday)

Utsavabali (Darshana Pradhanam)

Morning Rituals: Standard poojas & homams

From 8:00 AM:

Utsavabali – the principal ritual of the festival.

Spiritual Importance of Utsavabali

Utsavabali represents the expanded and ceremonial form of Sree Bhoothabali, offering symbolic nourishment and satisfaction to the attendant deities and divine energies associated with the temple. Rooted in Vedic–Tantric synthesis, the ritual is performed with:

Witnessing Utsavabali is considered highly auspicious and spiritually rewarding.

Evening & Night:

Day 5 – March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Pallivetta Mahotsavam

Morning:

• Ganapathi Homam

• Usha Pooja

• Sree Bhoothabali

Major Rituals:

Night Highlights:

Accompanied by:

• Nadaswaram

• Panchari Melam

• Thalappoli

A sacred symbolic royal hunt ritual representing divine protection.

Day 6 – March 4, 2026 (Wednesday)

Aarattu Mahotsavam

Morning:

• Palliyunarthal

• Abhishekam

• Ganapathi Homam

• Bhagavathanjali

Evening:

• Desapanthirunazhi

• Aarattubali

• Kodiyirakkam

Grand Finale – Thiru Aarattu

From 9:00 PM:

Aarattu Procession Features:

• Panchavadyam

• Nadaswaram

• Muthukuda

• Theevetti

Aarattu Varavu:

Ceremonial return of the deity followed by temple reception rituals.

Cultural Closing Program:

Ganamela by Cochin Kairali Communications

Devotional Participation

Numerous devotees and families have sponsored:

• Kalashams

• Utsavabali

• Pallivetta Elephant Seva

• Aarattu Elephant Seva

• Deeparadhana

Such offerings reflect deep-rooted faith and collective devotion.

Spiritual Essence of Thiru Utsavam

The festival symbolizes:

• Renewal of divine energy

• Ritual purification

• Community unity

• Devotional discipline

Participation is believed to grant protection, prosperity, and spiritual merit.

Devotee Guidelines

Visitors are requested to: