The Malayalam calendar February 2027 is a month of remarkable spiritual and cultural density. It carries Kerala from the final days of Makaram into the sacred month of Kumbham, and it brings together Vaishnava Ekadashi vratams, Shiva-focused Pradoshams, the grand temple festivals of Ettumanoor and Guruvayur, the world’s largest gathering of women at Attukal Pongala, and the beginning of Ramadan and Great Lent. For families in Kerala and Malayalis around the world, this Malayalam calendar 2027 February is not merely a list of dates; it is a practical guide for prayer, fasting, temple visits, and community life.
This guide gives you a verified day-by-day table of the month, followed by clear explanations of each major observance and simple ways to bring them into your home with balance and respect for tradition.
February 2027 Malayalam Calendar: Day-by-Day Table
February 2027 runs from Makaram 18 to Kumbham 16 in the Malayalam calendar (Kollavarsham 1202). The month of Kumbham begins on Saturday, 13 February 2027. The table below organizes the major festivals, vratams, and holidays in a simple, readable format.
| Date | Day | Malayalam Date | Festival / Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 February 2027 | Tuesday | Makaram 19 | Ekadashi Vratham (ഏകാദശിവ്രതം) | Vishnu vratam; first Ekadashi of the month |
| 03 February 2027 | Wednesday | Makaram 20 | Pradosha Vratham (പ്രദോഷവ്രതം) | Shiva observance during twilight |
| 04 February 2027 | Thursday | Makaram 21 | Karukaputhur Palli Nercha (കറുകപുത്തൂർ പള്ളി നേർച്ച) | Local church nercha; confirm timings locally |
| 06 February 2027 | Saturday | Makaram 23 | Amavasya (അമാവാസി); Aranmula Arattu (ആറന്മുള ആറാട്ട്) | New moon; ancestral remembrance and temple ritual |
| 08 February 2027 | Monday | Makaram 25 | Ettumanoor Kodiyettu (ഏറ്റുമാനൂർ കൊടിയേറ്റ്); Beginning of Ramadan (റംസാൻ വ്രതാരംഭം); Beginning of Great Lent (വലിയനോമ്പ് ആരംഭം) | Flag-hoisting at Ettumanoor; Ramadan expected to begin; Lent begins for many churches |
| 11 February 2027 | Thursday | Makaram 28 | Sri Panchami (ശ്രീ പഞ്ചമി) | Auspicious day associated with learning and Saraswati worship |
| 12 February 2027 | Friday | Makaram 29 | Sashti Vratham (ഷഷ്ഠിവ്രതം); Kodungallur Prathishta (കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂർ പ്രതിഷ്ഠ); Chellur Parakkunnath Vela (ചെല്ലൂർ പറക്കുന്നത്ത് വേല) | Subrahmanya vratam and local temple observances |
| 13 February 2027 | Saturday | Kumbham 1 | Beginning of Kumbham (കുംഭം); Bank Holiday; Second Saturday | Malayalam month of Kumbham begins |
| 14 February 2027 | Sunday | Kumbham 2 | Beginning of Maramon Convention (മാരാമൺ കൺവെൻഷൻ ആരംഭം) | Asia’s largest Christian gathering begins on the Pampa riverbed |
| 15 February 2027 | Monday | Kumbham 3 | Ettumanoor Ezharaponnana Darshan (ഏറ്റുമാനൂർ ഏഴരപ്പൊന്നാന ദർശനം) | Midnight darshan of the golden elephants at Ettumanoor |
| 16 February 2027 | Tuesday | Kumbham 4 | Vairankode Cheriya Thiyyattu (വൈരങ്കോട് ചെറിയ തിയ്യാട്ട്) | Theyyam ritual at Vairankode |
| 17 February 2027 | Wednesday | Kumbham 5 | Ekadashi Vratham (ഏകാദശിവ്രതം); Ettumanoor Arattu (ഏറ്റുമാനൂർ ആറാട്ട്); Malayalappuzha Kodiyettu and Pongala (മലയാലപ്പുഴ കൊടിയേറ്റ്, പൊങ്കാല) | Second Ekadashi; Ettumanoor festival concludes; local Pongala |
| 18 February 2027 | Thursday | Kumbham 6 | Pradosha Vratham (പ്രദോഷവ്രതം); Guruvayur Kodiyettu and Anayottam (ഗുരുവായൂർ കൊടിയേറ്റ്, ആനയോട്ടം) | Shiva twilight vratam; Guruvayur Utsavam begins |
| 19 February 2027 | Friday | Kumbham 7 | Pariyanampatta Pooram (പരിയാനംപറ്റ പൂരം); Vairankode Valiya Thiyyattu (വൈരങ്കോട് വലിയതിയ്യാട്ട്) | Local pooram and theyyam observances |
| 20 February 2027 | Saturday | Kumbham 8 | Pournami (പൗർണമി) | Full moon; lamp worship and simple offerings |
| 21 February 2027 | Sunday | Kumbham 9 | Chottanikkara Makam (ചോറ്റാനിക്കര മകം); Beginning of Cherukolpuzha Hindu Convention (ചെറുകോൽപുഴ ഹിന്ദുമത പരിഷത്ത് ആരംഭം); Chinakkathur Pooram (ചിനക്കത്തൂർ പൂരം) | Major Devi temple observance and convention |
| 22 February 2027 | Monday | Kumbham 10 | Attukal Pongala (ആറ്റുകാൽ പൊങ്കാല); Mannarkkad Pooram (മണ്ണാർക്കാട് പൂരം) | Attukal Pongala nivedyam; world’s largest women’s gathering |
| 25 February 2027 | Thursday | Kumbham 13 | Mannam Samadhi (മന്നം സമാധി) | Remembrance of Mannathu Padmanabhan |
| 27 February 2027 | Saturday | Kumbham 15 | Bank Holiday; Fourth Saturday; Guruvayur Arattu (ഗുരുവായൂർ ആറാട്ട്) | Guruvayur Utsavam concludes with Arattu |
Important note on dates: Tithi-based observances such as Ekadashi, Pradosham, Amavasya, and Pournami depend on sunrise, moonrise, and the local Kerala Panchangam. Nakshatra-based days such as Thaipuyam follow the star period. Families in Kochi, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, or any other district should always cross-check with the Panchangam traditionally followed in their household or local temple. Ramadan’s start is also subject to the official moon-sighting announcement.
Ekadashi Vratham on 2 and 17 February 2027: Two Vishnu-Focused Days
February 2027 contains two Ekadashi vratams. The first falls on Tuesday, 2 February, and the second on Wednesday, 17 February. Ekadashi is the eleventh tithi of the lunar fortnight, and in Kerala Vaishnava households it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The first Ekadashi of the month is traditionally observed as Shattila Ekadashi in many Panchangams, while the second is associated with the Shukla Paksha.
Kerala families observe Ekadashi in different ways. Some members fast completely, while others take fruit, milk, or a single simple meal without rice and grains. Onion, garlic, meat, and alcohol are commonly avoided. The guiding principle is that health should always take priority over strict fasting.
A simple home observance includes an early bath, cleaning the pooja area, lighting a nilavilakku, offering tulasi leaves, flowers, fruit, and clean water before a picture or idol of Vishnu or Krishna, and chanting “Om Namo Narayanaya” or a short Vishnu prayer familiar to the family. Many households also visit a nearby Vishnu or Krishna temple in the morning or evening. The vratam is traditionally completed during the suitable Dwadashi parana period shown in the local Panchangam.
Pradosham on 3 and 18 February 2027: Shiva’s Twilight Observance
3 February 2027 and 18 February 2027 are both Pradosha Vratham days. Pradosham is the thirteenth tithi of the lunar fortnight and is observed during the twilight period, a time considered especially sacred to Lord Shiva. In Kerala, Pradosham is often marked by an evening visit to a Shiva temple for abhishekam or Pradosha pooja.
At home, the observance is simple and deeply personal. Clean the prayer space, light a lamp, offer water to a Shiva lingam if household practice permits, place bilva leaves and flowers, and chant “Om Namah Shivaya.” A vegetarian diet is customary, and many families fast until the evening worship or take only fruit and one light meal. Meat and alcohol are traditionally avoided. The second Pradosham on 18 February coincides with the beginning of the Guruvayur Utsavam, making it a particularly vibrant day for temple visits in central Kerala.
Amavasya on 6 February 2027: New Moon and Ancestral Remembrance
Saturday, 6 February 2027, is Amavasya, the new moon day. In Kerala, Amavasya is associated with ancestral remembrance and offerings to family ancestors. The observance is usually quiet and home-centred. Many families light a lamp, offer simple food, and remember departed relatives with respect. It is not a day of loud celebration but of gratitude and continuity.
For families following the Malayalam calendar closely, Amavasya is also a day to keep routines simple. Some devotees avoid auspicious beginnings on this day and prefer prayer, charity, or quiet family time. The day also coincides with the Aranmula Arattu, a temple ritual connected with the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, and families in the region may attend the temple according to local custom.
Kumbham Begins on 13 February 2027: A New Malayalam Month
Saturday, 13 February 2027, marks the first day of Kumbham, the Malayalam month that corresponds roughly to mid-February to mid-March. The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Kumbha (Aquarius) on this day, a transition known as Kumbha Sankranti. In Kerala, the beginning of a Malayalam month is traditionally considered an auspicious time for temple visits, new beginnings, and family prayers.
The shift from Makaram to Kumbham is also a seasonal marker. It signals the gradual loosening of winter and the approach of spring, and in the Vedic ritual year it aligns with the Magha–Phalguna transition. For Kerala families, the day is a gentle reminder to reset routines, clean the prayer area, and begin the new month with a simple lamp offering.
Ettumanoor Festival: Kodiyettu, Ezharaponnana, and Arattu
The Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple in Kottayam district holds its annual ten-day festival in the Malayalam month of Kumbham. In 2027, the festival opens with Kodiyettu (flag-hoisting) on 8 February, and the Ezharaponnana Darshan — the midnight display of the seven-and-a-half golden elephants — falls on 15 February. The festival concludes with Arattu on 17 February.
The Ezharaponnana is one of Kerala’s most treasured temple rituals. The golden elephants are displayed only once a year, and devotees travel from across the state to witness the midnight darshan. Families planning to attend should confirm the exact timings with the temple, as darshan schedules can be adjusted for crowd management. At home, those who cannot travel can observe the day with a simple lamp offering and a prayer to Lord Shiva.
Guruvayur Utsavam: Kodiyettu, Anayottam, and Arattu
The Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple holds its annual ten-day Utsavam beginning with Kodiyettu and Anayottam (the ceremonial elephant race) on 18 February 2027. The festival concludes with Arattu on 27 February 2027. The Guruvayur Utsavam is one of Kerala’s most important Vaishnava festivals, and the Anayottam is a unique ritual in which elephants are ceremonially raced around the temple.
Families planning to visit Guruvayur during this period should check the temple’s darshan timings and crowd arrangements in advance. At home, the festival can be observed with a simple Vishnu prayer, a lamp offering, and a vegetarian meal. The ten-day Utsavam is a time of deep devotion for Guruvayurappan devotees, and even a short visit or a heartfelt prayer at home carries meaning.
Attukal Pongala on 22 February 2027: The World’s Largest Women’s Gathering
Monday, 22 February 2027, is Attukal Pongala, the principal day of the ten-day Attukal festival that runs from 14 to 23 February. Attukal Pongala is believed to be the largest gathering of women in the world, with millions of women offering pongala — a sweet dish of rice, jaggery, coconut, and banana — to the goddess Attukal Bhagavathy.
The Pongala nivedyam is offered on 22 February, and women gather in and around the Attukal Temple in Thiruvananthapuram to light hearths and prepare the offering. The ritual is a powerful expression of feminine devotion and community. Those attending should follow the temple’s instructions carefully, arrive early, and carry only essential items. For those who cannot attend, a simple pongala or a lamp offering at home in the name of the goddess is a meaningful substitute.
Interfaith Observances: Ramadan, Great Lent, and Maramon Convention
February 2027 is also a month of interfaith significance. Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, subject to the official moon-sighting announcement. Muslim families should confirm the start date with their local mosque. The month of fasting, prayer, and charity is a time of deep spiritual discipline.
For Christian families, Great Lent begins on the same day, 8 February, according to many church calendars. The Maramon Convention, Asia’s largest Christian gathering, begins on 14 February 2027 on the sandbed of the Pampa River near Kozhencherry. The convention is held during the first week of Lent and draws believers from across Kerala and beyond. Families planning to attend should check the convention programme and travel arrangements in advance.
The convergence of these observances in the same month is a reminder that the Malayalam calendar is not only a Hindu religious calendar; it is a shared cultural framework that holds space for the spiritual lives of all Kerala’s communities.
How Kerala Families Use the February 2027 Malayalam Calendar at Home
The Malayalam calendar is most useful when it becomes a practical guide for daily life. Here are a few simple ways to use the February 2027 calendar in a Kerala household:
Keep a printed or digital copy in the pooja area. A single glance at the month helps families remember Ekadashi, Pradosham, and Pournami without last-minute confusion.
Check the local Panchangam for tithi timings. If a family wants to observe a vratam strictly, the Panchangam gives the correct sunrise, sunset, and moonrise times for the district. For most households, a simple sunrise-based observance is enough.
Plan temple visits in advance. February is a busy month for Ettumanoor, Guruvayur, and Attukal. Booking travel and accommodation early makes the pilgrimage smoother and more focused.
Use the calendar for meal planning. On Ekadashi and Pradosham days, many Kerala families prepare vegetarian meals without onion and garlic. Knowing the dates in advance makes shopping and cooking easier.
Balance tradition with health and work. Fasting should never come at the cost of health. Working professionals can observe Ekadashi with fruit and milk rather than a full fast. The spirit of the vratam is devotion and self-discipline, not rigidity.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Malayalam Calendar 2027 February
When does Kumbham begin in 2027?
Kumbham 1 falls on Saturday, 13 February 2027.
How many Ekadashis are there in February 2027?
There are two: 2 February and 17 February.
When is Attukal Pongala in 2027?
Attukal Pongala nivedyam is on Monday, 22 February 2027. The festival runs from 14 to 23 February.
When does Ramadan begin in 2027?
Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, subject to the official moon-sighting announcement.
When is the Maramon Convention in 2027?
The Maramon Convention begins on Sunday, 14 February 2027.
Are the dates the same for all districts in Kerala?
The dates are generally the same, but tithi and nakshatra timings can shift slightly depending on the district and the Panchangam followed. Families should confirm with their local temple or family Panchangam.
Conclusion
The Malayalam calendar 2027 February is a month that holds both quiet discipline and grand celebration. It opens with the gentle rhythm of Ekadashi and Pradosham, moves into the ancestral remembrance of Amavasya, and then unfolds into the vibrant temple festivals of Ettumanoor and Guruvayur, the powerful devotional gathering of Attukal Pongala, and the interfaith observances of Ramadan and Lent. For Kerala families, the calendar is a daily companion that connects prayer, food, travel, and community in a single rhythm.