Navarathri Puja Sooranad

About this event

Navarathri Puja at Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple, Sooranad North, is a devotional celebration dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, observed as part of the annual Navarathri festival in Sooranad, Kollam district. The temple, situated on the Sasthamkotta–Charummoodu Road, is traditionally associated with worship of the Goddess in her powerful Shakti form and has an active ritual calendar throughout the year. Navarathri is observed over nine nights and culminates in Vijayadashami, with the temple becoming a focus of prayer and devotional activities during the festival period. The celebrations include special poojas and deeparadhana, while the final days of Navarathri are associated with Pooja Veyppu, Saraswathi Pooja, and Vidyarambham, the traditional ceremony marking a child’s first step into learning. Devotees may also participate in Bhagavatha Parayanam and other devotional observances conducted during the period. The temple’s traditional Kerala setting provides an intimate environment for experiencing the religious customs associated with Navarathri and the worship of the Goddess. Families often attend with children, particularly around Saraswathi Pooja and Vijayadashami, when books and objects associated with learning are placed for worship before being ceremonially taken up again. The Navarathri observance forms part of the temple’s wider annual religious calendar, which also includes its principal festival, Rohini Thirunal Maholsavam. The temple’s location in Sooranad North places it within a region known for numerous traditional shrines and long-standing devotional practices. For visitors interested in Hindu festivals in Kollam, Devi worship, and Kerala’s Navarathri traditions, the celebration offers an opportunity to observe customary temple rituals and family-centred devotional practices in a local setting. Since Navarathri follows the Hindu lunar calendar, the corresponding Gregorian dates change each year, and individual programmes and timings may vary. Visitors planning to attend should check the temple’s current schedule, particularly for Pooja Veyppu, Saraswathi Pooja, and Vidyarambham.

🚆 Railway: Sasthamkotta Railway Station — approximately 10 km from Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple.

✈️ Airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport — approximately 100 km by road.

🚌 Bus: Buses serve Sooranad and connect the area with Sasthamkotta, Karunagappally, Kottarakkara, Kayamkulam, and nearby towns. The temple is on the Sasthamkotta–Charummoodu Road.

🏨 Stay: Hotels, lodges, and homestays are available in Sasthamkotta, Karunagappally, Kayamkulam, and surrounding areas.

✅ Notes: Navarathri is celebrated over nine nights and concludes with Vijayadashami. Pooja Veyppu, Saraswathi Pooja, Vidyarambham, Bhagavatha Parayanam, and deeparadhana are associated with the observance. Programme timings and arrangements can vary each year, so check the temple’s current schedule before visiting.