Festivals & Celebrations

Experience the divine festivities and cultural richness of Guruvayur Temple throughout the year

50+
Annual Events
12
Major Festivals
365
Days of Celebration
1000+
Years of Tradition

Next Major Festival

Guruvayoor Utsavam 2026

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Hours
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February 28 - March 9, 2026 • 10 Days of Grand Celebrations

Major Annual Festivals

Guruvayoor Utsavam

February 28 - March 9, 2026

10 Days Festival

The grandest festival featuring Anayottam (elephant race), cultural programs, and the spectacular Arattu ceremony.

Anayottam (Elephant Race)
Classical Music Concerts
Arattu Ceremony
Kumbham Month

Guruvayoor Ekadasi

November 30 - December 1, 2026

2 Days Festival

Commemorates Lord Krishna's teachings and features elephant processions, Vilakku ceremony, and Chembai Sangeetholsavam.

Elephant Processions
Vilakku Ceremony
Music Festival
Vrishchikam Month

Mandala Pooja

November 15 - December 26, 2026

41 Days Period

Sacred 41-day period with special Abhishekam, Krishnanattam performances, coinciding with Sabarimala season.

Daily Abhishekam
Krishnanattam Performances
Special Poojas
Vrishchikam-Dhanu

Ashtami Rohini

August 11, 2026

Krishna Janmashtami

Lord Krishna's birthday celebration with special offerings, midnight prayers, and grand feast distribution.

Birthday Celebrations
Midnight Prayers
Special Feast
Chingam Month

Thiruvonam

August 19-20, 2026

Onam Festival

Kerala's harvest festival celebrated with elephant offerings, traditional Sadya feast, and cultural programs.

Elephant Offerings
Traditional Sadya
Cultural Programs
Chingam Month

Vishu

April 14, 2026

Kerala New Year

Kerala's New Year with special Vishukkani arrangements, traditional poojas, and auspicious darshan.

Vishukkani Darshan
Vishukaineetam
New Year Blessings
Medam Month

Annual Festival Calendar

Vaikuntha Ekadasi

December

Auspicious day for Lord Vishnu worship with fasting, Japa, and overnight vigils.

December 20-21 2 Days

Kuchela Dinam

December

Devotees offer Avil (beaten rice) to honor Kuchela's devotion to Lord Krishna.

December 2 1 Day

Saraswathy Pooja

September

Navarathri's final three days dedicated to Goddess Saraswathy with Vidyarambham for children.

September 27-29 3 Days

Navaratri

September-October

Nine nights of devotion to the Divine Mother with special poojas and cultural programs.

September 26 - October 4 9 Days

Cultural Programs & Performances

Krishnanattam

Classical dance-drama depicting Lord Krishna's life stories, performed during major festivals.

Chembai Sangeetholsavam

Annual classical music festival featuring renowned artists from across India.

Anayottam

Traditional elephant race during Utsavam, showcasing the majestic temple elephants.

Vilakku

Sacred lamp lighting ceremony creating a divine atmosphere during evening celebrations.

Experience the Divine Festivals

Book your accommodation and darshan for festival seasons in advance

Festival Darshan

Special darshan slots during major festivals

Festival Accommodation

Premium stays near temple during celebrations

Festival Packages

Complete travel packages for major festivals