Divine Blessings: 5th Annual Chitra Pournami Celebration (2026)

On the auspicious day of Friday, May 1, 2026 (Sri Parabava Year, 18th day of Chithirai month), under the divine alignment of Swathi Nakshatra and Siddha Yoga, a grand spiritual landmark was achieved. Srishti Amba Foundation proudly collaborated with the Arulmigu Sri Shakti Bannari Mariamman Temple Committee to host the 5th Annual Chitra Pournami Festival (5ம் ஆண்டு சித்ரா பௌர்ணமி பெருவிழா).

Held at Theppakulam Street-1 in Coimbatore (641 001), this mega devotional event was organized to remove darkness, spread light, eliminate hardships, and bless the local community with a healthy, disease-free life.

Complete Sacred Rituals & Agenda

The two-day grand festival brought the local community together in deep devotion, featuring beautifully timed rituals, a majestic street procession, and large-scale charity.

Day 1: Friday – May 1, 2026 (01.05.2026)

09:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Amman Azhaithal (அம்மனை அழைத்தல்): Invoking the divine presence of Goddess Sri Shakti Bannari Mariamman to kickstart the festival.
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Uchi Kala Abishega Pooja & Prasadam: Performing sacred hydration rituals and offering holy prasadam to hundreds of gathered devotees.
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM | Urchava Amman Thiruveethi Ula: The beautifully decorated festival deity was taken on a grand street procession. The holy route commenced at Theppakulam Street – 1, moved majestically through Lingappa Chetti Street, and safely returned to Theppakulam Street – 1.
07:00 PM Onwards | Alangara Deeparadhana & Maha Annadanam: The evening peaked with a breathtaking, fully adorned lamp-waving ceremony, followed immediately by Maha Annadanam, where blessed variety food was served to the entire public.

Day 2: Saturday – May 2, 2026 (02.05.2026)

07:00 AM – 08:00 AM | Maru Pooja & Conclusion: Completing the final wrap-up prayers and distributing concluding prasadam to mark the successful execution of the 5th annual festival.

A True Community Effort: The Organizing Team

This massive devotional drive was conceptualized and smoothly managed on the ground by our passionate festival committee, spearheaded by Sri Hari Shankar and supported by dynamic youth leaders like Dinesh, Madhan, Srijith, Kathiravan, and Satheeshbabu, alongside senior members Mohan, Jayapal, and the entire team.

The collective strength of our diverse community group—bringing together youth, elders, and donors—is what allowed the Srishti Amba network to create such a massive spiritual impact.

The Spirit of Giving: Srishti Amba Friends deeply thanks every resident, mother, elder, and well-wisher who stepped forward with financial contributions (நிதி உதவி) and volunteer support to make this event a historic success.

Support Our Upcoming Charitable Initiatives

As Srishti Amba moves into its next chapter as a registered trust, we invite you to keep this flame of spiritual service and community support burning bright. Join us for our next community welfare or food distribution drive!