When is Nallur Festival 2026?

The Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Annual Festival 2026 will commence on Monday, August 17th, 2026, with the auspicious Kodiyetram (Holy Flag Festival - கொடியேற்றம்) at 10:00 AM, and continue through Saturday, September 12th, 2026. With the Vairavar Santhi ceremony on Sunday, August 16th marking the prelude to this grand celebration, visitors can experience the cultural richness and spiritual devotion that defines this extraordinary annual event.

What is the Nallur Temple Annual Festival?

The Nallur Temple Annual Festival, locally known as "நல்லூர்க் கந்தசுவாமி ஆலய வருடாந்த மஹோற்சவம்," is a highly significant Hindu temple festival held annually at the historic Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is renowned as one of the longest and most important Hindu temple festivals in South Asia, drawing devotees from across Sri Lanka and worldwide.

When does the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026 begin and end?

The Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026 is scheduled to commence on Monday, August 17th, 2026, with the Kodiyetram (Holy Flag Festival) at 10:00 AM, and will conclude on Saturday, September 12th, 2026.

Are there any events prior to the main festival commencement?

Yes, the Vairavar Santhi ceremony (நல்லூர் வைரவர் சாந்தி) serves as a prelude to the main festival. For 2026, the Vairavar Santhi is scheduled for Sunday, August 16th, 2026, the day before the Kodiyetram.

What is the Kodiyetram ceremony?

The Kodiyetram, or Holy Flag Festival (கொடியேற்றம்), marks the official beginning of the Nallur Temple Annual Festival. In 2026, it will take place on Monday, August 17th, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This ceremony involves the hoisting of the temple flag, signifying the start of the religious observances.

What is the Mancham ceremony?

The Mancham (மஞ்சம்) ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at 04:45 PM during the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

When is the Karthigai Festival during Nallur 2026?

The Karthigai Festival (கார்த்திகைத் உற்சவம்) is scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, at 04:45 PM during the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

When is Kaliasavaganam during Nallur 2026?

The Kaliasavaganam (கைலாச வாகனம்) ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, 2026, during the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

When is the Kajavalli Mahavalli Festival and Velvimanam during Nallur 2026?

Both the Kajavalli Mahavalli Festival (கஜவல்லி, மகாவல்லி உற்சவம்) at 06:45 AM and the Velvimanam / Golden Chariot (வேல்விமானம் - தங்கரதம்) at 04:45 PM are scheduled for Sunday, September 6th, 2026, during the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

When is the Saparam / Sapairatham during Nallur 2026?

The Saparam / Sapairatham (சப்பை ரதம்) ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at 04:45 PM during the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

When is the Chariot Festival (Ther) held during Nallur 2026?

The Chariot Festival (இரதோற்சவம் - தேர்), a highlight of the Nallur Temple Annual Festival, is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at 06:15 AM. During this event, the temple deities are paraded through the streets in beautifully decorated chariots.

What is the Water Cutting Festival (Theertham) during Nallur 2026?

The Water Cutting Festival (தீர்த்தோற்சவம் - தீர்த்தம்) is a significant ritual performed towards the end of the Nallur Temple Annual Festival. In 2026, it will be held on Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at 06:15 AM. This ceremony involves symbolic bathing and purification rites in sacred waters.

When is the Flag Lowering Festival (Kodi Irakam) during Nallur 2026?

The Flag Lowering Festival (கொடி இறக்கம்) is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at 05:30 PM, marking the lowering of the temple flag during the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

When is Poongavaman during Nallur 2026?

Poongavaman (பூங்காவனம்) is scheduled for Friday, September 11th, 2026, at 04:45 PM during the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

When is the Vairavar Shanthi Festival during Nallur 2026?

The Vairavar Shanthi Festival (வைரவர் உற்சவம்) is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, 2026, at 04:45 PM, marking the final ceremony of the Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026.

Where is the Nallur Temple located?

The Nallur Temple (Nallur Kandaswamy Temple) is located at 177, Point Pedro Road, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026 – நல்லூர் கந்தசுவாமி கோவில் வருடாந்த மஹோற்சவம் 2026

Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026

Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam – Annual Festival (Mahotsavam) will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026. Nallur Flag Hoisting will be held on Monday, the 32nd day of the Tamil Parabhava month of Aadi.

நல்லூர் கந்தசுவாமி கோவில் வருடாந்த மஹோற்சவம் 2026.

நல்லூர்க் கந்தசுவாமி ஆலய வருடாந்த மஹோற்சவம் எதிர்வரும் ஓகஸ்ட் மாதம் 17 திங்கட்கிழமை 2026 கொடியேற்றம்.
நல்லூர் கொடியேற்றம் தமிழுக்கு பராபவ வருடம் ஆடிமாதம் 32ம் நாள் திங்கட்கிழமை

Nallur Temple Festival 2026 Dates and Event Calendar

Date - திருவிழா திகதி	Festival - திருவிழா
16.08.2026 Sunday	Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam Vairavar Santhi - நல்லூர் வைரவர் சாந்தி 2026
17.08.2026 Monday	Holy Flag Festival - கொடியேற்றம் காலை 10:00
26.08.2026 Wednesday	Mancham - மஞ்சம் - மாலை 04:45
03.09.2026 Thursday	Karthigai Festival - கார்த்திகைத் உற்சவம் - மாலை 04:45
05.09.2026 Saturday	Kaliasavaganam - கைலாச வாகனம்
06.09.2026 Sunday	Kajavalli Mahavalli Festival - கஜவல்லி, மகாவல்லி உற்சவம் காலை 06:45
06.09.2026 Sunday	Velvimanam - வேல்விமானம் (Golden Chariot - தங்கரதம்) - மாலை 04:45
08.09.2026 Tuesday	Saparam / Sapairatham - சப்பை ரதம் - மாலை 04:45
09.09.2026 Wednesday	Chariot Festival - இரதோற்சவம் - தேர் - காலை 06:15
10.09.2026 Thursday	Water Cutting Festival (Theartham) - தீர்த்தோற்சவம் தீர்த்தம் - காலை 06:15
10.09.2026 Thursday	Flag Lowering Festival - கொடி இறக்கம் - மாலை 05:30
11.09.2026 Friday	Poongavaman - பூங்காவனம் - மாலை 04:45
12.09.2026 Saturday	Vairavar Shanthi Festival - வைரவர் உற்சவம் - மாலை 04:45

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Nallur Kandaswamy Temple

177, Point Pedro Road, Jaffna

Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026 – நல்லூர் கந்தசுவாமி கோவில் வருடாந்த மஹோற்சவம் 2026

Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026 – நல்லூர் கந்தசுவாமி கோவில் வருடாந்த மஹோற்சவம் 2026

Nallur Temple Annual Festival 2026

நல்லூர் கந்தசுவாமி கோவில் வருடாந்த மஹோற்சவம் 2026.

Nallur Temple Festival 2026 Dates and Event Calendar

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