Throughout the year, Shree Ayyappa Swamy Temple celebrates a vibrant array of festivals, each with its own unique rituals and significance. From lighting lamps to grand poojas, these events bring the community together in devotion, honouring the deities and seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
Marks the beginning of the Mandala season, an auspicious time for Lord Ayyappa devotees. Special prayers and rituals are performed to invoke blessings.
This lighting festival involves devotees lighting lamps, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, and seeking divine guidance and prosperity.
Celebrated over 41 days, devotees undertake prayers and austerities to honour Lord Ayyappa’s journey to enlightenment, fostering devotion and spiritual growth.
On this auspicious day, the temple is beautifully illuminated, symbolising the blessings of Goddess Karthika and fostering peace and prosperity.
Marks the end of the Mandala season with a grand pooja, celebrating devotion and spiritual discipline. Devotees gather to seek Lord Ayyappa’s blessings.
Celebrates the divine sighting of the Makara Jyothi star, symbolising divine presence and blessings. Rituals inspire unity and spiritual fulfilment.
A night dedicated to Lord Shiva, where devotees participate in poojas, fasting, and meditation, seeking spiritual awakening and blessings from Lord Shiva.
Anniversary of the temple's consecration, celebrating its establishment with special poojas and events to renew the temple's sacred energy.
Paikuni Uthram marks the divine birthday of Lord Ayyappa. Celebrated with grand rituals and devotion, this auspicious day brings devotees together to honour and rejoice in Lord Ayyappa’s birth, seeking blessings for health, peace, and spiritual strength.
Marks the Malayali New Year with special poojas and offerings, symbolising prosperity and new beginnings for devotees and families.
A day celebrating Lord Hanuman’s birth, with poojas and recitations in his honour, symbolising strength, loyalty, and devotion.
A month dedicated to the Ramayana, with daily readings and discourses, allowing devotees to immerse in Lord Rama’s virtues and teachings.
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, with vibrant festivities, including processions and recitations, symbolising divine love, joy, and wisdom.
Devotees celebrate Lord Ganesh with prayers and offerings, seeking his blessings for wisdom and the removal of obstacles in life.
A harvest festival celebrated with joy, games, and feasts, symbolising the homecoming of King Mahabali and fostering unity and community spirit.
Honours the Snake Gods, with special poojas for Naga, seeking protection from negative influences and blessings for family welfare.
Nine days celebrating Devi’s various forms, symbolising power and protection. Daily poojas and decorations honour the divine feminine.
Known as the festival of lights, Deepawali celebrations include lighting lamps, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and fostering prosperity.
Celebrated in honour of Naga, or the Snake Lord, with poojas to seek protection, fertility, and prosperity for devotees.
Anniversary of Lord Hanuman’s installation in the temple, celebrated with special prayers and offerings to honour his devotion and strength.
