Important Celebrations

Ashtami Rohini : Ashtami Rohini in Chingam (August-September) is the birthday of Lord Krishna. That is celebrated every year with cultural programs, procession, and special poojas including Guru pooja (Yatheeswara pooja) and Ashtami Rohini Pooja. The devotees are given special feast on this day.

Niraputhari: This takes place in the month of Chingam. Puthari means new rice. It is the formal beginning of the use of rice after the new harvest season. It is a tradition in Sanatana Dharma that any food, item or work is offered (dedicated) to Lord before it is used. Puthari payasam is offered to Lord.

Kuchela Dinam: The first Wednesday of the month of Dhanu (December) is celebrated as Kuchela Dinam. It is based on the belief that it was on this day that Kuchela, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna offered Avil (parched rice) to him and in return attained eternal bliss and material prosperity. Avil offering is considered auspicious on this day.

Other celebrations in temple are

• Navarathri (Mahanavami, Vijayadasami)

• During Sabarimala Pilgrimage season, special Poojas and Bhajana

• Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam

• Vishukkani

• Guruvayoor Ekadasi