Navarathri festival at Chottanikkara Devi Temple in Kochi , Ernakulam district will be started from October 11th to October 21st, 2026. The Navaratri festival is a nine day festival celebrations with a series of music and cultural programmes included with music concert, Ottanthullal, Seethankan Thullal and violin fusion. Dance programmes and Pancharimelam will be held as part of the celebrations.
Chottanikkara Devi Temple Navarathri Festival - Arts Music and cultural event high lights
Chottanikkara Devi Temple Navarathri Festival Date : October 11 to October 21, 2026
Chottanikkara Devi Temple Vidyarambham Date : October 21st (Wednesday), 2026
Chottanikkara Temple Vijayadasami - Vidyarambham Date
Vijayadasami celebration will be held on October 21, 2026. Vidyarambham ritual will start on October 21st from 8.30 a.m. Thousands of children were initiated into the world of letters and education by scribbling their first letters on Vijayadasami day. Different varieties of devotional music programmes will be held on the day.
Important Temples for Vidyarambham ceremony in Kochi
Saraswati Temple, North Paravur
The Saraswati Temple in North Paravur, popularly known as the Dakshina Mookambika is the most important temple in kerala for Vidyarambham. The Vidyarambham ritual will start at 4 a.m. lasted till 11 a.m.
Vidyarambham at Chottanikkara Temple
Vidyarambham at Paravur Mookambika Temple
Vidyarambham at Panachikkadu Saraswati Temple