Festivals

Celebrate the sacred traditions, rituals and special occasions of Viruttanam Temple

Festivals & Special Days

Throughout the year, Viruttanam Temple observes special days and festival periods with traditional rituals, special offerings and devotional activities.

Festival programmes, timings and availability may vary. Please contact the temple office before planning your visit.

Major Festival Periods

Explore the special offerings and activities associated with the temple’s major festival periods.

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Navaratri

Special activities include:

Kumari Puja

Special Saraswati offerings

Vidyarambham bookings

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Mandalamasam

Special activities include:

Daily Kalamezhuthu Pattu sponsorship

Special Devi offerings

41-day lamp offerings

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Utsavam

Special activities include:

Day-specific sponsorships

Ezhunnallippu participation

Cultural programme sponsorship

Navaratri Special

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Kumari Puja

Add the temple’s official Kumari Puja details, timing and booking information here.

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Saraswati Offerings

Special Saraswati offerings are available during Navaratri. Add the official schedule and booking details here.

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Vidyarambham

Vidyarambham bookings are available during the appropriate Navaratri/Vijayadasami programme. Add the current year’s date and registration details here.

Mandalamasam — 41 Days

The supplied temple information identifies Mandalamasam as a special 41-day period featuring additional evening activities.

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Kalamezhuthu Pattu

Daily Kalam sponsorship is available during Mandalamasam. The supplied offering information describes this as a special cultural-spiritual experience with a limited opportunity.

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Special Devi Offerings

Special Devi offerings are available during Mandalamasam. Add the official offering list, timings and booking instructions here.

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41-Day Lamp Offerings

Special long-duration lamp offerings are available during Mandalamasam. Add the current sponsorship options and booking information here.

Utsavam

Utsavam includes special programmes and opportunities for devotees to participate in or sponsor temple activities.

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Day-Specific Sponsorships

Add the official sponsorship opportunities for each Utsavam day, including dates, offerings and availability.

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Ezhunnallippu

Add the official Ezhunnallippu programme, procession timing and participation information here.

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Cultural Programmes

Add approved cultural programme details, dates, timings and sponsorship opportunities here.

Festival Calendar

Use this area for the current year’s festival calendar. Replace the placeholders with confirmed dates before publishing.

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Festival / Event

Date: Add confirmed date
Time: Add confirmed time
Programme: Add details

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Festival / Event

Date: Add confirmed date
Time: Add confirmed time
Programme: Add details

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Festival / Event

Date: Add confirmed date
Time: Add confirmed time
Programme: Add details

Festival Visiting Information

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Extended Hours

Festival days may have extended temple hours. The supplied timing information notes morning opening from 5:00 AM and evening activity continuing until 10:00 PM or later during major festivals.

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Special Processions

During Utsavam, evening Ezhunnallippu is listed from around 7:00 PM onwards, with timing varying by day and event.

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Confirm Before Travel

Festival schedules can change. Contact the temple office at 09846236688 or 09645150312 before travelling.

Festival Gallery

Add approved photographs from previous festival celebrations to create a visual archive.

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Navaratri

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Mandalamasam

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Utsavam

Plan Your Festival Visit

Check the festival schedule, confirm timings and book available special offerings before your visit.

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