Nallur Festival 2026 Dates: Kodiyetram, Ther and Theertham
The 2026 Nallur Festival at Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna runs from 16 August to 12 September 2026. Travelers searching for Nallur Festival 2026 dates, calendar highlights, Kodiyetram, Ther, and Theertham should plan early, expect crowds around Nallur, dress modestly, and confirm the final temple programme locally before travel.
Key 2026 Nallur Festival dates for Jaffna travelers, including Kodiyetram flag hoisting, Ther chariot day, Theertham, Vel Vimanam, and practical planning notes. Use this notice as a planning checkpoint before booking hotels, drivers, ferry routes, or day-by-day sightseeing around Jaffna.
2026 Nallur festival dates and calendar highlights
Vairavar Shanthi and opening observances
Use this as the opening festival window and confirm the temple programme locally.
Flag Hoisting Festival / Kodiyetram
A key search date for travelers looking for Nallur Kodiyetram 2026 and the start of the main festival period.
Mancham Festival
Karthigai Festival
Vel Vimanam Festival
Ther Thiruvila / Grand Chariot Festival
Commonly listed for Nallur Ther 2026 and the main chariot day; confirm the exact morning timing before visiting.
Theertham / Water-Cutting and closing ceremony
Commonly listed as the Theertham day and closing window; verify same-day access details locally.
Use these dates for planning around Kodiyetram, Ther, Theertham, hotel demand, and local transport, then confirm same-day timings and access details before visiting Nallur.
Quick 2026 date summary
Use this page as a practical Nallur Festival 2026 dates and calendar guide for Jaffna travel planning. The full festival window is 16 August to 12 September 2026, with visitor interest usually strongest around Kodiyetram flag hoisting, Vel Vimanam, the Ther chariot procession, Theertham, and the closing festival period.
Planning notes
- Book nearby stays and drivers early for the 16 August to 12 September 2026 festival period.
- Prioritize Kodiyetram, Vel Vimanam, Ther chariot day, and Theertham if you can attend only a few key dates.
- Confirm same-day timings locally before leaving your hotel because public listings can disagree and road access can change.
Ther chariot day and Theertham
Public travel listings currently point to 11 September 2026 for Nallur Ther Thiruvila or the grand chariot festival and 12 September 2026 for Theertham or water-cutting ceremonies. Because temple programmes and local access details can change, visitors should treat these as planning dates and confirm the official schedule close to arrival.
Nallur Kovil Festival search terms
Searchers use several names for the same Jaffna festival, including Nallur Festival 2026, Nallur Kovil Festival 2026, Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Festival 2026, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Festival 2026, and Nallur Thiruvila 2026. This guide groups those common searches into one planning page for the Nallur temple festival season.
How to plan transport and hotels
Festival dates can affect Jaffna hotel availability, tuk-tuk access, parking, dinner plans, and movement around Nallur. If you are planning from Sri Lanka or overseas, stay close to Jaffna town or Nallur for easier evening access and keep transport plans flexible around the main ceremony days.
Temple etiquette
Dress modestly, remove footwear where required, avoid disruptive photography, and follow the flow set by worshippers and temple staff. The festival is an active religious period, so quiet observation and local guidance matter more than rushing for photographs.
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