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VAIKUNDA EKADASI
Jan 10, 2025Vaikunda Ekadasi is an important Ekadasi observance that falls on the ˜Ekadasi (11th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of moon) in the month of Dhanu in Malayalam calendar. Vaikuntha Ekadashi fasting is an important aspect of those associated with it. People fast the whole day and keep vigil. Special prayers are offered to Vishnu and devotees engage in Japa (chanting of Vishnu's name) and Dhyana (Meditation). On 'Dashami', the previous day of the observance, devotees who take up Vaikuntha Ekadashi fasting are to take only lunch. On Ekadashi, the next day, they have to maintain a complete fast and engage in prayers and meditation of Vishnu and hey are strictly prohibited in taking rice. That night, people keep vigil the whole night and visit the temple of Vishnu, mostly in the wee hours of the morning. This date corresponds to the months of December or January.
MAHA THIRUVATHIRA
Jan 13, 2025This day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shiva. Thiruvathira is the nakshatra or "star" as per the Malayalam calendar of Lord Shiva. It is believed that on this day, the Goddess Parvathi finally met Lord Shiva after her long penance and Lord Shiva took her as a saha-dharma chaarini (equal partner)
MAKARA VAILAKKU
Jan 14, 2025This is an annual festival held on 14 January (Makara Sankranti) in Kerala, at the shrine of Sabarimala. A celestial star known as Makara Jyothi is seen every year, and Makara Vilakku seen at Ponnambala Medu.
MALAYALA MAZAM MAKARAM 1st
Jan 14, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Makaram
AAYILYA PUJA
Jan 16, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
1st DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 22, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
2nd DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 23, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
3rd DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 24, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
4th DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 25, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
5th DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 26, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
6th DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 27, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
7th DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 28, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
FINAL DAY OF 30th PRATISHTA CELEBERATION
Jan 29, 2025Every year during the Malayala Masam Makaram (January/February) Annual Pratishta and Dravya Kalasam performed by Thantri Acharya Ratna Dr. P.C.Dinesan Namboodiripad in the Temple, which is almost six day function and it is most significant and unique of its kind.
SARASWATHI PUJA (VASANTHA PANCHAMI)
Feb 02, 2025As per Hindu beliefs Maa Saraswati the deity of learning, music and art was born on this day and thus to achieve wisdom and art from her people celebrate Basant Panchami as Saraswati Pooja. This day is very auspicious; people start new work, get married or start anything new on this day.
THAI POOYUM
Feb 11, 2025It is a Hindu Tamil festival that is celebrated on the Pusam star which is on the first full moon day of the Thai month. The festival commemorates the triumph of the Hindu deity Murugan over the demon Surapadman, armed with a vel, a celestial spear given by Goddess Parvati
AAYILYA PUJA
Feb 12, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
MALAYALA MAZAM KUMBHAM 1st
Feb 13, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Kumbham
MAHA SIVARATHRI
Feb 26, 2025Shivaratri is the birthday of Lord Shiva and celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year. Mahashivaratri marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the 'Tandava'. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati Ma.
POONTHANAM DAY
Mar 03, 2025The Poonthanam Day festival at Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple is on this day. Poonthanam day is celebrated annually in memory of Saint Poonthanam on the Aswathi nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February – March). Poonthanam Namboodiri (AD 1547-1640) was a great devotee of Lord Guruvayurappan.
GURUVAYUR ULSAVA KODIYETAM
Mar 10, 2025With this flag hosting ceremony to Start the ten day long Ulsavam at Guruvayur
AAYILYA PUJA
Mar 11, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
CHOTTANIKARA MAKAM
Mar 12, 2025It is believed that the Goddess blesses the devotees who come to the temple and pray on this day
ATTUKAL PONGALA
Mar 13, 2025The Famous Attukal Pongala at Attukal in Trivandrum (Known as Ladies Sabaruimala)
MALAYALA MAZAM MEENAM 1st
Mar 15, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Meenam
GURUVAYUR ARATTU
Mar 19, 2025Arattu procession starts at about 6.30 pm and comes out from the Eastern Gopuram . The procession moves along south lane and turns towards Western Gopuram. It goes round Rudratheertham (holy water tank) for abhishekam with tender coconut water which is brought by the Kittai of Thampuran Patikkal. The tantri takes a dip with the silver utsava-vigraha in the Rudratheertham and soon after that thousands of people also take a holy dip in it. Again the utsava-vigraha mounts on elephant and it enters Kizhakke Gopuram and Ottapradikshinam (running circumambulation) takes place. The rounds run are seven on kodiyettam day, nine on the pallivetta and eleven on the Arattu day.
MATSYAVATHARA DINAM
Mar 31, 2025In the first of Lord Vishnu's ten incarnations, the god Vishnu took the form of Matsya (a fish) to save primeval man from the deluge that consumed the world. Here Vishnu is shown as a complete fish rather than the more usual interpretation of the god as a human torso with the lower body of a fish.
SREERAMA NAVAMI
Apr 06, 2025Lord Rama was born on Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Each year this day is celebrated as birthday of Lord Rama. Lord Rama was born during Madhyahna period which is middle of Hindu day. Madhyahna which prevails for six Ghatis (approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes) is the most auspicious time to perform Rama Navami Puja rituals. The mid-point of Madhyahna marks the moment when Sri Rama was born and temples symbolize this moment as birth moment of Lord Rama. The chanting of Shri Rama and celebration reaches its peak during this time.
AAYILYA PUJA
Apr 08, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
HANUMATH JAYANTHI
Apr 12, 2025Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Hanuman . The most important consideration on this day is how to worship Lord Hanuman. Jaya means 'Victory' anti means “Eventually”, one who wins eventually. one who is always victorious is celebrated on this day.
VISHU / VISHUKANI
Apr 14, 2025The first day of Medam (Mid April) is the new year day for Malayalees. People believe that the fortunes for the next year depend on the nature of the objects one sees in the early morning of Vishu. For this purpose, Kani (an omen) with articles like Kani Konna (yellow flowers), rice, betel nuts, gold coins etc. is displayed in front of the deity. These are arranged in a bell metal vessel called uruli in the puja room of the house. A lighted bell metal lamp called nilavilakku is also placed alongside. This is arranged the night before Vishu. On Vishu, the custom is to wake up at dawn and go to the prayer room of the house, with eyes closed so that the Vishukkani is the first sight in the new season. According to the age-old belief of Malayalees, an auspicious kani at dawn on the Vishu day is lucky for the entire year. As a result, the Vishukkani is prepared with a lot of care to make it a positive sight and bring a wonderful, prosperous year ahead. Devotees prefer to see Vishu Kani at Temple in the early morning.
MALAYALA MASAM MEDAM 1st
Apr 14, 20251st Day of Malayala Masam Medam
VAISAKHA MASA PUNNYA KALAM ARAMBHAM (Begining)
Apr 28, 2025Vaisakha Masam, Lord Vishnu's favorite masam, is said to be the greatest, the most sacred of all months. The month is believed to be the ideal month to conduct pujas, homas etc for prosperity, off springs and well being. Importance of Vaishaka month can be gauged from the fact that three of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations happened in this month – Parashuram, Narasimha and Kurma. According to sage Narada, Kartika (October-November or Tulam-Vrischikam), Magha (January-February or Makaram-Kumbham) and Vaisakha (April- May or Medam-Idavam) are the finest months for worshipping Lord Vishnu, but of these three, Vaisakha is supreme. Vaisakha has the capacity to remove the sins of past births and liberate the worshipper from worldly bondage.The Vaishakha is the lunar month starting from new moon of Medam (April-May). The Vaishakha Vratham (fast) is auspicious and sacred to Vishnu. The vratham can be followed in the routine of morning ablutions, feeding the poor, keeping fast, taking prasadams from the offerings to the Lord and participating in the divine discourses. The third day of this month - Akshaya-thrithiya - birth day of Balarama, is the most auspicious.
AKSHYA THRITHEYA
Apr 30, 2025The Vaishakha is the lunar month starting from new moon of Medam (April-May). The third day of this month - Akshaya-thrithiya. It was on this day that Goddess Annapoorna Devi was born. Kubera received his wealth and position as custodian of wealth and property with Goddess Lakshmi on this day, by praying to Lord Shiva at Shivapuram. It is traditionally observed as the birthday of Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of God Vishnu. Parashurama was born in the month of Vaisakha during the Shukla paksha Tritiya. Lord Vishnu took this Avathar to kill all selfish and cruel monarchs. It is believed that he still lives on the earth. But there is a temple in Udupi where he treated as God. He was the mentor of Bhishma, Drona and Karna. Parushurama who regained the land of Kerala which was under sea. Balarama Jayanti is also celebrated on this day as the birth anniversary of Lord Balarama who was the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Lord Balarama is known to be the extension of Lord Krishna and all their deities pray on this day and feel certain amount of positive energy in themselves during the puja. It is observed on Shravan Purnima in many parts of the country and on Akshaya Tritiya day in other regions of India.
BALARAMA JAYANTHI
From Apr 30, 2025 - To Aug 14, 2025The birth anniversary of Lord Balarama is observed as Balarama Jayanti. Balarama was the elder brother of Lord Krishna.
AAYILYA PUJA
May 05, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
VAISAKHA SHUKLA PAKSHA DWADASI
May 05, 2025Shukla Dwadasi is the name for the 12th Tithi (lunar day). It's the 12th Tithi of Shukla paksha. Its nature is Yasha Prada, which can be interpreted as "fame giver". It's good for following works peaceful or Paushtik works, first feeding, Upanayana, marriage, movable or fixed works. This day Samajam organise Sampoorna Narayaneeyam.
THRISSUR POORAM
May 07, 2025Thrissur pooram festival is an annual temple festival celebrated in Thrissur in Kerala, India. Every year on the Pooram (pronounced [puam]) day, when the moon rises with the Pooram star in the Malayalam Calendar month of Medam, it is celebrated at the Vadakkunnathan (Shiva) Temple in Thrissur. It is India’s biggest and most well-known pooram.
NARASIMHA JAYANTHI
May 11, 2025Lord Narasimha was the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On Narasimha Jayanthi day Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha, a half lion and half man,
BUDDHA /CHITHRA POURNAMI
May 12, 2025A full moon in the Tamil month of Chitra (month of April and May), and an exalted Sun in the sign Aries mark the day of Chitra Poornima. It is also observed as Budha Purnima.
KURMA AVATHARA DINAM
May 12, 2025It is celebrated as Kurma was the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu during Satya Yuga.
MALAYALA MASAM EDAVAM 1st
May 15, 20251dy Day of Malayala Masam Edavam
LAST DAY OF VAISAKHA MASA PUNNYA KALAM
May 26, 2025Vaisakha Masam, Lord Vishnu's favorite masam, is said to be the greatest, the most sacred of all months. The month is believed to be the ideal month to conduct pujas, homas etc for prosperity, off springs and well being. Importance of Vaishaka month can be gauged from the fact that three of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations happened in this month – Parashuram, Narasimha and Kurma. According to sage Narada, Kartika (October-November or Tulam-Vrischikam), Magha (January-February or Makaram-Kumbham) and Vaisakha (April- May or Medam-Idavam) are the finest months for worshipping Lord Vishnu, but of these three, Vaisakha is supreme. Vaisakha has the capacity to remove the sins of past births and liberate the worshipper from worldly bondage.The Vaishakha is the lunar month starting from new moon of Medam (April-May). The Vaishakha Vratham (fast) is auspicious and sacred to Vishnu. The vratham can be followed in the routine of morning ablutions, feeding the poor, keeping fast, taking prasadams from the offerings to the Lord and participating in the divine discourses. The third day of this month - Akshaya-thrithiya - birth day of Balarama, is the most auspicious.
SABARIMALA PRATISHTA DINAM
From Jun 05, 2025 - To May 05, 2025The Pratishta Dinam of Dharma Sastha (Ayyappa) at Sabarimala
AAYILYA PUJA
Jun 01, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
SABARIMALA PRATISHTA DINAM
From Jun 05, 2025 - To May 05, 2025The Pratishta Dinam of Dharma Sastha (Ayyappa) at Sabarimala
MALAYALA MAZAM MIDHUNAM 1st
Jun 15, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Midhunam
AAYILYA PUJA
Jun 29, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
GURU PURNIMA / VEDA VYSA JANTHI
Jul 10, 2025This was the day when Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa “author of the Mahabharata“ was born to sage Parashara and a fisherman's daughter Satyavati, thus this day is also celebrated as Vyasa Purnima. This day celebrated as Guru Purnima.
KARKIDAKA (RAMAYANA) MASA PUNNYA KALAM ARAMBHAM (STARTS)
Jul 17, 2025The Ramayana, one of the greatest Hindu epics, is recited with utmost devotion by devotees throughout the month. The recitation is timed to conclude on the final day of Karkidaka Masam. This period is devoted to the worship of Goddess Bhagawathi (Lalitha Paramewswary) Bhagawathi Seva and Bhagawathi Puja is performed during the month
MALAYALA MAZAM KARKIDAKAM 1st
Jul 17, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Karkidakam
KARKIDAKA VAVU
Jul 24, 2025Karkidaka Vavubali or Karkidaka Vavu Bali is an important Hindu religious observance performed in honour of the forefathers in Kerala, South India. Vavu is Amavasya or no moon day and Karkidakom (mid July to mid August) is the last month of Malayalam calendar. For Tamilians, this Ancestral worship is known as Aadi Amasvasi or Amavasya which is also dedicated to the forefathers.
AAYILYA PUJA
Jul 26, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
BALARAMA JAYANTHI
From Apr 30, 2025 - To Aug 14, 2025The birth anniversary of Lord Balarama is observed as Balarama Jayanti. Balarama was the elder brother of Lord Krishna.
AVANI AVITTAM
Aug 09, 2025Important day for Brahmans for change of Punool
KARKIDAKA (RAMAYANA/AADI) MASA PUNNYA KALAM ARAMBHAM (ENDS)
Aug 16, 2025The Last Day of Karkidaka(Ramayan/aadi) Masa Punnya Kalam
MALAYALAM NEW YEAR - CHINGAM 1
Aug 17, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Chingam
AAYILYA PUJA
Aug 22, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
ATHAM - BEGINS OF ONAM SESSION
Aug 26, 20251st day of Ten Day Long Onam Season Celebration
VARAHA JAYANTHI
Aug 26, 2025Varaha was the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu during Satya Yuga.
GANESH (VINAYAKA) CHATHURTHI
Aug 27, 2025Very Famous Mannarsala Ayilyum. This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
GURUVAYUR ILLAMNIRA
Aug 28, 2025The Illam Nira ceremony in Guruvayur has been observed as devotional offerings were made to Lord Sree Krishna in the form of tender paddy.
ONNAM ONAM
Sep 04, 2025On Uthradam day the Onnam Onam Starts
UTHRADA KAZCHA KULA VEPPU
Sep 04, 2025On the Uthradam day of the month of Chingam (August - September), Uttrada Kazhcha Kazhchakula Veppu (bunches of Banana) is performed as offering to the Lord, and on Thiruvonam day devotees attend and pray in large numbers.
VAMANA JAYANTHI
Sep 04, 2025Vamana was the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu during Treta Yuga.
THIRUVONAM (ONAM)
Sep 05, 2025The tenth and final day of Onam celebrations that culminates the 10 days of Onam Carnival. The day is known as Thiru-Onam (Sacred Onam Day) and on Thiruvonam day devotees attend and pray in large numbers.
MUNNAM ONAM
Sep 06, 2025Avittam Day, the last day of Onam Celeberation
ASHTAMI ROHINI (SREE KRISHNA JAYANTI)
Sep 14, 2025Lord Mahavishnu was incarnated as Sreekrishna on the day Ashtami and Rohini conjoined in the month of Chingam (August-September). Ashtami Rohini is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Krishna. This is the same as Janmashtami in the north India with regional variations. Ashtami Rohini falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September) under the fourth lunar asterism or Rohini Nakshatra, on the 8th quart of the moon Ashtami. Ashtami Rohini, also known as Gokulashtami and Krishna Jayanti or Janmashtami
MALAYALA MAZAM KANNI 1st
Sep 17, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Kanni
AAYILYA PUJA
Sep 19, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
NAVARATHRI ARAMBHAM (Begining)
Sep 22, 2025Literally, Navarathri means 'Nine nights'. This festival is celebrated over nine days in Kanni Masam (September-October) and culmination on Vijayadasami, in which God is worshiped in the form of Mother. This is a period of introspection and purification. Navratri is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. During this period, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshiped as three different manifestations of Shakti or Cosmic energy. The last three days of Navaratri are most important. The last three days are known as Durga Ashtami, Mahanavami, and Vijaya Dasami.
MAHA SAPTHAMI
Sep 29, 2025Maha Saptami is the first day of the Durga Puja festival.
MAHA ASHTAMI
Sep 30, 2025On Ashtami day, there is the ceremony known as 'Puja Veppu' is performed in the evening in temples and houses.
MAHA NAVAMI
Oct 01, 2025Maha Navami is celebrated on the Navam (or the ninth) day of the Shukla paksha. According to mythological stories, Devi Durga's battle against Mahishasur, the king of demons lasted for nine days. The ninth day is the final day before the Goddess won over the evil with her power and wisdom. So Maha Navami is also considered the eve of starting anything new on Vijaya Dashami.
MAHA VIJAYA DASAMI
Oct 02, 2025Durga Devi, the divine mother, mounted on a lion, fought the mighty demon for nine days and killed him on the tenth day. Vijaya Dashami commemorates this victory of Mother Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
PUJA EADPPU - VIDHYA ARAMBHAM
Oct 02, 2025On Vijayadasami day, the books are taken back by a ceremony called Poojayeduppu. On the Vijayadasami day after a Puja in the morning, the Books and implements are removed from the room and this ceremony is called 'Puja Eduppu'.Vijayadasami day is considered to be most auspicious for new ventures. Vidyarambham is done either when the child reaches three or five years old. On the tongue of the child the letters "Hari Sri Ganapataye Namah Avignamastu" and all the alphabets are written with a piece of gold. The child is made to write the same letters from "Hari Sri" onwards with its ring finger on raw rice in a bell metal vessel and the child is made to utter each word when it is written. Either the father of the child or an eminent teacher officiates at this ritual Little children are initiated into the world of letters by elderly persons on this day.
AAYILYA PUJA
Oct 16, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
MALAYALA MAZAM THULAM 1st
Oct 18, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Thulam
DEEPAVALI / DIWALI
Oct 20, 2025Deepavali is linked to the celebration of Lakshmi, who is venerated amongst Hindus as the goddess of wealth and prosperity and is the wife of Lord Vishnu.
GURUVAYUR EKADASI VILLAKU ARAMBHAM (BEGINING)
From Nov 01, 2025 - To Nov 02, 2025The famous Guruvayur Dasami Villakkarambham (Begining) sarts a month before Guruvayur Ekadasi
THRIKARTHIKA (KARTHIKA VILAKKU)
Nov 06, 2025The most ancient mythology associated with this festival is when Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu once started quarrelling with each other over their individual supremacy in terms of power and strength. Distressed by their arguments, Lord Shiva emerged in front of them as a flame of fire. Lord Brahma and Vishnu decided to compete with each other to find the start and end of this flame. For this Brahma took the form of a swan and Vishnu took the form of a boar. Finally when none of them won, Lord Shiva emerged back into form and thus emphasized about the infiniteness and ultimate existence of God that is beyond all measurements.
AAYILYA PUJA
Nov 12, 2025This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
HOLI MANDALA KALAM ARAMBHAM
Nov 17, 2025Mandala Pooja begins on the first day of the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam. This is a period of 41 days, there will be special Abhishekam with Panchagavyam and Navakam Starts at 9am on all days to Lord Guruvayurappan, concluding with Kalbhabhishekam on last day by Temple, During this period Neyyabhishekam, Bhasmabhishekam, Nei Villakku, Tulasimala are the Important offering to Lord Ayyappa (Sastha).
MALAYALA MAZAM VRICHIKAM 1st
Nov 17, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Vrichikam
HOLI MANDALA KALAM SAMAPTHAM (ENDS)
Nov 27, 2025The Last day of Mandala Kalam. Special Kalabhabishekam to lord Guruvayurappan by Temple.
GURUVAYUR DASAMI VILLAKKU
Nov 30, 2025The Famous Dasami Vilakku at Guruvayur which is offered by Zamorin Raja
KRISHNA GEETHI DINAM
From Dec 17, 2025 - To Nov 17, 2025Sree Manaveda Raja, Zamorin Raja of Calicut wrote the Krishnageethi based on the Sreemad Bhagavatha Dasama and Ekadasa Skandhas and submitted it to Lord Guruvayurappan
GURUVAYUR EKADASI
Dec 01, 2025There are 24 Ekadasis in a year and the Vrishchika Ekadasi (Suklapaksha) has got special significance in Guruvayur. Ekadashi that falls in the waxing phase of moon in the Malayalam month Vrishchikam (November – December) is observed as" Guruvayur Ekadasi" in the world famous Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala. It is believed that on this day the idol was installed. It is also on this day Lord Krishna preached the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra at Mahabharata Yudha (Mahabharata War) as per Malayalam calendar. Detailed Program to notify separately.
GURUVAYUR DWADASIPANA SAMARPANAM
Dec 02, 2025Devotees observe Ekadasi Vridham and end the fasting by drinking thulasitheertham. The vritham concludes with the Dwadasi Panam Samarpanam on Dwadasi day.
PARASHURAMA JAYANTHI
Dec 06, 2025It is traditionally observed as the birthday of Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of God Vishnu. Parashurama was born in the month of Vaisakha during the Shukla paksha Tritiya.
AAYILYA PUJA (Pambadi & Vetticot Fame)
Dec 09, 2025Very Famous Pambadi & Vettikot AyillyamThis Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
VAIKATHA ASHTAMI
Dec 12, 2025Vaikathashtami is celebrated on the day of Krishna Ashtami at Vaikam Siva Temple. The legend behind this festival is that years ago a saint man named Vyaghrapada prayed to God siva for years after many years God siva and his wife Parvathy Devi appeared in front of him. It is believed that god Siva appeared in front of him in the day of Krishna Ashtami. So as a memory of this Vaikathashtami is celebrated. It is the festival extending for 12 days
NARAYANEEYA DINAM
Dec 14, 2025Sriman Narayaneeyam is an immortal devotional hymn in Sanskrit extolling the glory of Lord Krishna, the presiding deity of Guruvayur temple in Kerala. It is a study in poetic form of the Bhagavata Purana by Veda Vyasa and was composed by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri, who was born around1560 in Tirunavaya in Kerala. The Bhagavata Purana is a Hindu scripture comprising of 18,000 verses mainly devoted to the worship of Lord Krishna. Narayaneeyam condenses the Bhagavata Purana into 1034 verses, divided into 100 dasakas (cantos) and each dasaka consisting of approximately 10 slokas. Melpathur composed Narayaneeyam at the age of 27. He was an erudite scholar, poet and Vedantin. The literary beauty, devotional content and the Vedantic insight of this literary piece is unique.
THRIPRAYAR EKADASI
Dec 15, 2025On the Ekadasi day, an utsava idol of Lord Rama worshiped in the temple is taken out for procession atop an elephant and the Lord is accompanied by 21
MALAYALA MAZAM DANNU 1st
Dec 16, 2025First of Day of Malayala Masam Dhanu
KRISHNA GEETHI DINAM
From Dec 17, 2025 - To Nov 17, 2025Sree Manaveda Raja, Zamorin Raja of Calicut wrote the Krishnageethi based on the Sreemad Bhagavatha Dasama and Ekadasa Skandhas and submitted it to Lord Guruvayurappan
KUCHELA DINAM
Dec 17, 2025The first Wednesday of the month of Dhanu (December) is celebrated as Kuchela Dinam. It was on this day that Kuchela, the poor Brahmin childhood friend of Lord Krishna offered Avil/Poha (parched rice) to Lord Sri Krishna. Avil offering to Lord Krishna is considered auspicious on this day.
VAIKUNDA EKADASI
Dec 31, 2025Vaikunda Ekadasi is an important Ekadasi observance that falls on the ˜Ekadasi (11th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of moon) in the month of Dhanu in Malayalam calendar. Vaikuntha Ekadashi fasting is an important aspect of those associated with it. People fast the whole day and keep vigil. Special prayers are offered to Vishnu and devotees engage in Japa (chanting of Vishnu's name) and Dhyana (Meditation). On 'Dashami', the previous day of the observance, devotees who take up Vaikuntha Ekadashi fasting are to take only lunch. On Ekadashi, the next day, they have to maintain a complete fast and engage in prayers and meditation of Vishnu and hey are strictly prohibited in taking rice. That night, people keep vigil the whole night and visit the temple of Vishnu, mostly in the wee hours of the morning. This date corresponds to the months of December or January.
MAHA SIVARATHRI
Jan 03, 2026This day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shiva. Thiruvathira is the nakshatra or "star" as per the Malayalam calendar of Lord Shiva. It is believed that on this day, the Goddess Parvathi finally met Lord Shiva after her long penance and Lord Shiva took her as a saha-dharma chaarini (equal partner)
AAYILYA PUJA (Mannarsala Fame)
Jan 06, 2026Very Famous Mannarsala Ayilyum. This Puja performed on every Ayilyam Nakshathram (Star) in every Month, to get rid of Sarpa Dosham.
MAKARA VILAKKU
Jan 14, 2026This is an annual festival held on 14 January (Makara Sankranti) in Kerala, at the shrine of Sabarimala. A celestial star known as Makara Jyothi is seen every year, and Makara Vilakku seen at Ponnambala Medu.
MALAYALA MASAM MAKARAM 1st
Jan 15, 2026The 1st Day of Malayala Masam Makaram
നാരായണ NARAYANA നാരായണ NARAYANA നാരായണ NARAYANA നാരായണ NARAYANA നാരായണ NARAYANA നാരായണ