Sarangapani Temple is an ancient and large temple dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu and his consort in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The annual festival in the temple is held in Chithirai Masam (April 14 to May 14). Kumbakonam Sarangapani Temple Festival 2026 dates are from April 21 to May 1, 2026.
The main ritual and highlight of the festival is the famous Therottam
or car festival. Kumbakonam Sarangapani temple 2026 therottam is on April 30,
2026. The therottam festival is held on Chithirai nakshatra day in Chithirai
month.
The fourth day of the festival is famous for the Thanga
Garuda Vahanam procession. Hanumantha Vahanam procession is held on the fifth
day of the festival.
Another seven-day festival known as Vidyatri Vizha is held after
the conclusion of the main festival. This festival concludes with the pushpa
pallakku or flower palanquin.