Nedumudi Kottaram Sree Bhagavathi Temple Festival 2026
Kodiyettam and Arattu Mahotsavam – February 19 to 26
Nedumudi Kottaram Sree Bhagavathi Temple, one of the spiritually significant Bhagavathi temples in Alappuzha district, will observe its annual temple festival in 2026 with traditional rituals and cultural celebrations. The festival is scheduled from February 19 to February 26, 2026, corresponding to Kumbham 7 to 14 (1201 Malayalam Era). Devotees from Nedumudi and surrounding regions gather during this sacred period to seek the blessings of Sree Bhagavathi for prosperity, protection, and spiritual well-being.
About Nedumudi Kottaram Sree Bhagavathi Temple
The temple is deeply rooted in the religious and cultural heritage of Nedumudi. Sree Bhagavathi, worshipped here as a powerful and compassionate mother deity, is believed to protect the land and its people. Over the years, the annual festival has become an important occasion that strengthens community bonds and preserves age-old temple customs and rituals passed down through generations.
Festival Dates and Key Rituals
The Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) ceremony marks the formal beginning of the festival. In 2026, Kodiyettam will be conducted on Thursday, February 19, between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM, in the presence of temple priests and devotees. This auspicious ritual symbolizes the divine invitation extended to the deity and celestial beings to preside over the festival.
Throughout the festival days, the temple atmosphere will be filled with devotion through regular poojas, special offerings, and traditional temple rituals. Devotees participate in these ceremonies with deep faith, offering prayers for family welfare, health, and success in life.
Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Temple festivals in Kerala are not only religious observances but also celebrations of culture and tradition. During the festival days, the temple premises come alive with spiritual energy, devotional chants, and the collective participation of devotees. Such festivals help preserve Kerala’s temple traditions and offer a sacred space for spiritual reflection and community harmony.
Arattu – The Grand Conclusion
The festival concludes with the Arattu ceremony on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Arattu is a highly sacred ritual symbolizing purification and renewal, where the deity is ceremonially taken for a holy bath. This marks the formal completion of the festival and is witnessed by a large gathering of devotees who consider it highly auspicious.
Invitation to Devotees
All devotees and visitors are warmly invited to take part in the Nedumudi Kottaram Sree Bhagavathi Temple Festival 2026. Participating in the rituals and prayers during this divine period is believed to bring spiritual fulfillment and the gracious blessings of Sree Bhagavathi.