Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2023 | 05.03.2023 to 14.03.2023

Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2023

Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2023 (Kodai / Koda) will be starting on 05.03.2023, with the hoisting of flag ceremony. This festival is celebrated for 10 day. It is one of the Greatest and Famous Temple Festival in Kanyakumari District.

Masi Festival / Mandaikadu Kodai or Koda

This is the most important and largest festival observed in this world famous Bhagavathi Temple situated at Mandaikadu, 2 kms. from Colachel in Kanyakumari District. This Temple is called as the “Sabarimalai of Women“.

On 5th March early morning at 4.30 AM, the Temple doors are opened followed by Ganapathi Homam at 5.00 A.M., Panchabishegam at 6.00 A.M and Deeparathanai at 6.30 A.M. The flag is hoisted at morning between 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM.

Afternoon at 1.00 P.M., there is Uchchi Kaala Pujai.

Evening at 6.00 P.M., there is Shri Raja Rajeswari Puja and 9000 lamps “Thiruvilakku Pujai”.

On every day during this festival, goddess is taken around the streets of the Temple in Procession.

Valiya Padukkai (Maha Pujai)

On 10th March 2023 (Friday), Valiya Padukkai Puja (Maha Puja) will be held at midnight 12.00 to 1.00. It is the 6th day of the Festival which is very important and has more specialty.

Odukku Pujai

On 14th March 2023 (Tuesday), Odukku Pujai and Deeparathanai will be held at midnight 12.00 to 1.00. This is the final day of the festival.

Ettam Kodai

After the festival is over, the eighth day Tuesday is called as Ettam Kodai. This year 2023, the Ettam Kodai is on 21.03.2023 ( 21st March, 2023 Tuesday).

Meenabharani

Meenabharani is on 03.04.2022 (3rd April, 2022 Sunday). Will be held at midnight 12.00 to 1.00.

Full Arrangements by Govt. for Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2023

Vast people come from Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The Tamil Nadu Government has made necessary arrangements like
* More than 200 Special buses will be operated by TNSTC from Nagercoil, Thuckalay, Marthandam, Kanyakumari, Kulasekharam, Kaliyakkavilai, Thingal Nagar, Colachel etc.
* Special bus stand in Mandaikadu.
* Medical Emergency aid & Drinking water facility, etc.

Also the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is likely to operate special bus service from Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) for Mondaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2023.

Local Holiday for Kanniyakumari District on account of Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Amman Temple Festival on 14-03-2023.

Contact Details
Arulmigu Bhagavathyamman Thirukkoil,
Mandaikadu,
Kanyakumari District – 629 702.
Phone : 04651 – 222596