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Religion
Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations light up Thiruvananthapuram temples
✍️ Kerala Kaumudi
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 11:45 PM
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Devotees gathered across Thiruvananthapuram today for Vinayaka Chaturthi, with temples conducting special poojas and processions.
Thiruvananthapuram witnessed a vibrant display of devotion on Vinayaka Chaturthi, as worshippers thronged the city’s major Ganesha shrines. The festival, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, was observed with traditional chants, lighting of oil lamps and distribution of modak sweets.
Key temples, including the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the bustling Attukal Temple, performed elaborate abhishekam ceremonies, adorning the idols with fresh flowers, sandalwood paste and turmeric. Special processions carried the Ganesha idols through temple precincts, accompanied by drummers and conch shells.
City officials coordinated crowd management and ensured smooth traffic flow around the temple complexes. Cultural programmes featuring classical music and dance were organized in the evenings, drawing families and tourists alike.
Priests emphasized the spiritual significance of the day, urging devotees to seek wisdom and remove obstacles from their lives. The celebrations are expected to continue for the next two days, culminating in a grand aarti at sunset.
Key temples, including the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the bustling Attukal Temple, performed elaborate abhishekam ceremonies, adorning the idols with fresh flowers, sandalwood paste and turmeric. Special processions carried the Ganesha idols through temple precincts, accompanied by drummers and conch shells.
City officials coordinated crowd management and ensured smooth traffic flow around the temple complexes. Cultural programmes featuring classical music and dance were organized in the evenings, drawing families and tourists alike.
Priests emphasized the spiritual significance of the day, urging devotees to seek wisdom and remove obstacles from their lives. The celebrations are expected to continue for the next two days, culminating in a grand aarti at sunset.