Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2019
Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2019 (Kodai / Koda) will be started on 03.03.2019, with the hoisting of flag ceremony. This festival is celebrated for 10 day. It is one of the Greatest and Famous 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 3rd 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 followed by Annathaanam.
Evening at 6.00 P.M., there is 9000 lamps “Thiruvilakku Pujai” , followed by “Sayaratchai Pujai” at 6.30 P.M. At 9.00 P.M, there is “Aththazha Pujai”.
On every day during this festival, goddess is taken around the streets of the Temple in Procession.
Valiya Padukkai (Maha Pujai)
On 8th March 2019 (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 12th March 2019 (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 2019, the Ettam Kodai is on 19.03.2019 ( 19th March, 2019 Tuesday).
Meenabharani
Meenabharani is on 07.04.2019 (7th April, 2019 Sunday).
Full Arrangements by Govt. for Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2019
Vast people come from Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The Tamil Nadu Government has made necessary arrangements like
* Special busses from Nagercoil, Thuckalay, Marthandam, Kanyakumari, Kulasekharam, Kaliyakkavilai etc.
* Special bus stand in Mandaikadu.
* Medical Emergency aid & Drinking water facility, etc.
Also the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates special bus service from Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) for Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple festival 2019.
Contact Details
Arulmigu Bhagavathyamman Thirukkoil,
Mandaikadu,
Kanyakumari District – 629 702.
Phone : 04651 – 222596
 will start on 03.03.2019, with flag hoisting ceremony. Festival will conclude on 12th March, 2019. Mandaikadu Ettam Kodai 2019 date is March 19.){kind=link}