Celebrations & Sacred Events
From Makar Sankranti to Mandala Pooja — the festival calendar of Shree Ayyappa Temple, Jaipur, brings the community together in devotion, colour, and joy throughout the year.
✦ Grand Annual Festival
The most grand three-day celebration of the year — Thiru-Utsavam runs from 12th to 14th January, coinciding with Makar Sankranti. Special poojas, Archana, Homam, and Kalasham are performed with the presence and guidance of Temple Acharyan Brahmashree Akkiraman Kalidasa Bhattathirippad. All three days conclude with Annaprasadam — a feast for all devotees.
Annual Calendar
17, July 26 to 16, Aug 26
Ramayana Masa Arambham marks the sacred beginning of the month dedicated to the recitation and reflection of the Ramayana. Devotees begin daily readings, prayers, and spiritual observances during this period, seeking blessings of Lord Rama for righteousness, peace, and devotion.
12 Aug, 2026
Festival of Lights
The festival of lamps on Karthika Nakshatra day — thousands of oil lamps illuminate the entire temple complex. One of the most visually magnificent evenings of the year, drawing devotees from across Jaipur to witness the sea of light.
26 August, 2026
Harvest Festival
Kerala's beloved harvest festival — celebrated at the temple with Pookalam (flower carpet), traditional Sadya (feast on banana leaf), and Thiruvathira dances. The Thiruvonam day holds special significance as the founding day of the temple's Bhajana unit.
Sep 4
Janmashtami celebrates the divine birth of Lord Krishna, observed with fasting, prayers, devotional songs, and midnight celebrations. Devotees seek blessings for love, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
14 Sept
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. Devotees worship with prayers, offerings, and festive rituals, seeking success and new beginnings.
18 oct
Pooja Veppu
Sacred Navaratri observance dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi, where books, musical instruments, and tools are ceremonially placed for worship, seeking blessings for wisdom, knowledge, creativity, and success in education and arts.
19 October
Durga Ashtami
Durga Ashtami celebrates the divine power of Goddess Durga and the triumph of good over evil. Devotees offer special prayers, poojas, and devotional songs seeking blessings for strength, courage, prosperity, and protection. The festival inspires faith, devotion, and spiritual awakening among devotees and families gathered in celebration.
21 October
Vijayadashami (Vidyarambham) marks the victory of wisdom and righteousness while celebrating the beginning of learning and education. Children are initiated into writing and knowledge through sacred rituals, seeking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for wisdom, creativity, success, and spiritual growth in life.
8 Nov
Deepawali, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, light traditional lamps, decorate homes, share sweets, and offer prayers seeking prosperity, happiness, peace, and divine blessings for families and communities.
Mandala Pooja
Mandala Kalam Season
Mandala Pooja are sacred celebrations dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, marking the culmination of the Mandala season. Every day features special poojas, bhajans, free annadanam (food donation), and spiritual gatherings seeking divine blessings, inner discipline, peace, prosperity, and spiritual awakening through devotion and prayer.
12 Jan to 14 Jan
Grand Utsavam
The temple's founding day — the Prana Pratishta of Lord Ayyappa was performed on Makar Sankranti 1986. Three days of celebrations (12–14 January) with special poojas, cultural events, and Annaprasadam.
Feb 15
Shiva Festival
The great night of Lord Shiva — celebrated with all-night vigil, Abhishekam, and special poojas at the Shiva shrine within our temple complex. Devotees fast throughout the day and maintain night-long wakefulness in prayer.
Apr 15
New Year
The Malayalam New Year — celebrated with Vishukkani (auspicious first sight), special puja, and community feast. One of the most joyous occasions at the temple, bringing the entire Kerala community of Jaipur together.
Regular Programmes
To. conduct Bhajana: contact Shri A. R. Sasi +91 94603 26886 or Shri Arun Nair +91 99343 26898
The ladies’ devotional programme — Mahila Mandal Puja is held on the first Sunday of each month, organised by the women’s wing of the temple, celebrating devotion and community.
Continuous divine name chanting — a powerful 24-hour prayer held on the second Sunday of every month for the supreme blessings and protection of all devotees and their families.
Continuous divine name chanting — a powerful 24-hour prayer held on the second Sunday of every month for the supreme blessings and protection of all devotees and their families.
Festival Archives
Relive the joy and devotion of past festivals through our photo galleries. Each year's celebrations are a testament to the vibrant community that makes Shree Ayyappa Temple, Jaipur so special.
All are welcome at Shree Ayyappa Temple — come celebrate, pray, and receive the Lord's blessings.
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