A Sacred Eleven-Day Festival Celebrating Shakti, Tradition, and Community Unity
Temple Overview
Pachalloor (Chudukadu) Sree Bhadrakali Devi Devaswom is one of the spiritually vibrant temples of Thiruvananthapuram, revered for its powerful Shakti presence and rich ritual heritage. The annual Kumbhabharani Mahotsavam stands as a symbol of unity, devotion, and cultural continuity of Pachalloor desam. Devotees firmly believe that sincere worship at the holy presence of Chudukadu Amma grants prosperity, protection, and fulfillment of vows.
Festival Period: 16 February 2026 to 26 February 2026
Daily Pooja Timings
| Time | Ritual |
|---|---|
| 4:00AM | Palliyunarthal |
| 5:00 AM | Nirmalya Darshanam |
| 6:00 AM | Ushapooja & Deepakazhcha |
| 6:30 AM | Ganapathi Homam |
| 7:30 AM | Ethruthu Pooja |
| 12:00PM | Ucha Pooja |
| 5:00 PM | Temple Opens |
| 5:30 PM | Guru Pooja |
| 6:30 PM | Alankara Deeparadhana |
| 8:00 PM | Athazha Pooja |
| 9:00 PM | Pantheeradi Pooja, Sree Bhoothabali, Vilakkinezhunnallippu |
| 9:00 PM | Prasanna Pooja, Kalashabhishekam, Nadayadappu |
Kumbhabharani Mahotsavam 2026 – Pachalloor (Chudukadu) Sree Bhadrakali Devi Temple
Festival Highlights – Day-wise Schedule
First Festival Day – 16 February 2026 (Monday)
| Time | Programme |
| Early Morning | Palliyunarthal & Nirmalya Darshanam |
| Morning | Ganapathi Homam, Chathussudhi, Dhara Panchakam, Panchagavyam, Tatwa Kalashabhishekam |
| Forenoon | Processions from Idayar, Punkulam, and Kovalam Keezhathil Temple |
| 12:00 PM | Community Feast (Samooha Sadhya) |
| Evening | Thrikodiyettu (Flag Hoisting), Ankura Arpanam, Deeparadhana, Pushpabhishekam |
| Night | Bhadrakali Paattu Commencement |
Second Festival Day – 17 February 2026
| Time | Programme |
| All Day | Regular Temple Poojas |
| 12:00 PM | Annadanam |
| Afternoon | Parakkezhunnallathu |
Third Festival Day – 18 February 2026 (Wednesday)
| Time | Programme |
| All Day | Regular Poojas |
| 12:00 PM | Annadanam |
Fourth Festival Day – 19 February 2026 (Thursday)
| Time | Programme |
| 12:00 PM | Annadanam |
| 5:00 PM | Vilakkukettu Procession |
| 8:30–9:00 PM | Malacharthal Karma, Pushpabhishekam |
| Night | Thrikalyana Sadhya, Prasada Distribution, Ezhunnallippu |
Fifth Festival Day – 20 February 2026 (Friday)
| Time | Programme |
| 12:00 PM | Annadanam |
Sixth Festival Day – 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
| Time | Programme |
| 12:00 PM | Annadanam |
Seventh Festival Day – 22 February 2026 (Sunday – Kuthiyottam)
| Time | Programme |
| 5:30 AM | Shathakalashabhishekam & Brahma Kalashabhishekam |
| 6:45 AM | Urul Nercha |
| 7:00 AM | Prabatha Bhakshanam |
| 7:30 AM | Nadakkiruthal of Children |
| 10:00 AM | Ucha Pooja & Sree Bhoothabali |
| 12:00 PM | Annadanam |
| 3:30 PM | Cultural Competitions |
| Evening | Kuthiyottam Ritual & Chooral Kuthu |
| Night | Ezhunnallippu with Kuthiyottam Children |
Eighth Festival Day – 23 February 2026 (Monday – Pongala)
| Time | Programme |
| 12:00–12:30 PM | Pongala Hearth Preparation |
| 12:30 PM | Annadanam |
| 3:30 PM | Pongala Offering |
| 7:00–8:00 PM | Chamaya Vilakku Offering |
| 8:00 PM | Mega Show |
| 11:30 PM | Ezhunnallippu |
Ninth Festival Day – 24 February 2026 (Tuesday – Pallivetta)
| Time | Programme |
| 12:30 PM | Annadanam |
| 9:00 PM | Pallivetta (Sacred Hunt Ritual) |
| 11:00 PM | Pallinidra |
Tenth Festival Day – 25 February 2026 (Wednesday – Aarattu)
| Time | Programme |
| 5:00 AM | Palliyunarthal, Kanikanal, Kalashabhishekam, Navakam |
| 12:30 PM | Annadanam |
| 9:00 PM | Aarattu at Temple Pond |
| Night | Panchavimsathi Kalashabhishekam, Mangalaradhana, Aarattu Sadhya |
Eleventh Festival Day – 26 February 2026 (Thursday)
| Time | Programme |
| 12:00 Midnight | Mahakuruthi Tharpanam |
Temple Location & Contact
Pachalloor (Chudukadu) Sree Bhadrakali Devi Devaswom
NH Bypass, Pachalloor P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695027, Kerala
Phone: +91 471 2082461, +91 8606634424
