Dates for the festivals and vrathams of the next five months, with the items guide for each. Dates follow Drik Panchang for India and the Travancore Devaswom Board for Sabarimala; temples may announce local timings. Updated 19 October 2026.
| Date | Festival | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 10 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Kanda Sashti Viratham; Soorasamharam on 15 Nov | Kanda Sashti guide |
| Mon 16 Nov 2026 (evening) | Sabarimala opens for Mandalam | Sabarimala guide |
| Tue 17 Nov 2026 | Karthigai 1; Ayyappa vratham begins | Irumudi items list |
| Tue 24 Nov 2026 | Karthigai Deepam; Bharani Deepam at dawn, Maha Deepam at Thiruvannamalai | Karthigai Deepam items list |
| Wed 16 Dec 2026 | Margazhi 1; early-morning pooja and kolam begin | Margazhi guide |
| Sun 20 Dec 2026 | Vaikunta Ekadasi; Sorgavasal opens | Vaikunta Ekadasi guide |
| Thu 24 Dec 2026 | Thiruvathirai / Arudra Darshan | Thiruvathirai guide |
| Sun 27 Dec 2026 | Sabarimala Mandala Pooja | Sabarimala guide |
| Thu 14 Jan 2027 | Bhogi; Makaravilakku at Sabarimala | Pongal items list |
| Fri 15 Jan 2027 | Thai Pongal | Pongal items list |
| Sat 16 Jan 2027 | Mattu Pongal | Pongal items list |
| Sun 17 Jan 2027 | Kaanum Pongal | |
| Jan 2027 (date to confirm) | Thai Poosam | Guide to follow |
| Feb 2027 (date to confirm) | Thai Amavasai; Masi Magam | Guide to follow |
| Feb/Mar 2027 (date to confirm) | Maha Shivaratri | Guide to follow |
| Mar 2027 (date to confirm) | Panguni Uthiram | Guide to follow |
Every second Monday of Karthigai (Karthigai Somavaram), every Pradosham and every Sashti also have their own observances; see the daily pooja guide for the weekly days.
Need items for any of these? Siva Pooja Store, Big Bazaar Street, Dindigul. Order at sivapoojastore.com or WhatsApp 91507 87862.