Spiritual Events & Temple Festivals in Trivandrum
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Thiruvananthapuram is named after the deity of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and the temple's calendar shapes the city's year: ten-day festivals in October–November and March–April that end with the Arattu procession to Shanghumugham Beach, and the nine nights of Navaratri. Attukal Pongala, on 22 February 2027, brings millions of women to cook an offering in the streets. At Varkala, the Sivagiri pilgrimage to Sree Narayana Guru's samadhi runs from 30 December to 1 January every year. The coast has its own observances: the feast of Christ the King at the Madre de Deus church in Vettucaud in November and the Uroos at Beemapally. Ancestral rites on Karkidaka Vavu draw thousands to Shanghumugham, Thiruvallam and Papanasam. This page lists temple festivals, pilgrimages, discourses and satsangs across the district.
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Frequently asked questions
Can anyone enter the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
Entry is restricted to those who profess the Hindu faith, and traditional dress is compulsory: a mundu without a shirt for men and a sari or mundu set for women.
When is the Sivagiri pilgrimage?
From 30 December to 1 January every year, at Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala.
When is Attukal Pongala 2027?
In 2027 it is on Monday 22 February. Confirm the date with the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trust.
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