Annual Festival

         The annual festival of the temple is celebrated on Kumbham (February -March). The ten-day festival extends from "Karthika" to "Uthram". The celebration starts with the hoisting of the holy flag (kodimaram) on the first day by the Thantri (Chief Priest). On the ninth day of the festival, "Shivali" (Elephant procession with band),"Panchavadyam" (a type of band) are also conducted. Special Poojas are conducted during these festival days. The eighth day of the festival is one of the important days of the temple. This day is celebrated as "Makamthozhal". This is celebrated on the same day of "Chottanikkara Makamthozhal". Worshiping Amma during "Midhunam Rashi" on this day is considered one of the most blessed rites. "Makamtozhzl" will start from 2.00 PM on the day. Thousands of devotees throng this temple to get a glance of the Goddess during this day

Thrikkaarthika Thirunal         

Thrikkarthika is the birthday of Pisharikovilamma. This is celebrated in Karthika star of the month Vrischikam (November-December). Special poojas are conducted during this day. The most important event during this day is Thrikkarthika Vilakku. On the evening "Laksha Deepam" is conducted, i.e. oil lamps are arranged all over the temple and lighted. It is a unique experience to watch whole temple lighted with oil lamps.

 

  

 

 

Navarathri Celebration

          Navarathri is celebrated in the temple on the month of Kanni (September-October) during the days Durgashtami, Mahanavami and Vijayadasami, which are the Astami, Navami and Dasami of the month Kanni respectively. Vidyarambham is also conducted in the temple on VijayaDasami day.