Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Brahmotsavam 2026 – Seva Schedule & Festival Highlights

The grand Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Brahmotsavam will be celebrated from February 20 to March 04, 2026 at the sacred Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram. This divine festival is marked by daily sevas, vahanams, and utsavams that highlight the glory of Goddess Kamakshi, attracting thousands of devotees.

2026 Seva Schedule

Date	Morning Seva	Night Seva	Importance
Feb 20	Chandihomam	Mushika Vahanam	Vigneswara Utsavam, Ankurarpanam
Feb 21	Vrushaba Vahanam	Hariniya Vahanam (Deer)	Dwajarohanam
Feb 22	Makara Vahanam	Chandraprabha Vahanam
Feb 23	Simha Vahanam	Gaja Vahanam	Prabala Utsavam
Feb 24	Suryaprabha Vahanam	Hamsa Vahanam
Feb 25	Mena Vahanam	Naga Vahanam	Mohini Alankaram
Feb 26	Mutyala Pallaki	Shukam	Vasantotsavam
Feb 27	Rathotsavam
Feb 28	Bhadra Peetam	Aswa Vahanam
Mar 01	Gandarva Mena Vahanam	Ratham	Prablotsavam
Mar 02	Sarabha Vahanam	Kalpakodanyam	Dwajavarohanam
Mar 03		Golden Kamakoti Vimanam	Viswarupa Chandana Alankaram
Mar 04	Viswarupa Darsanam		Visranata Utsavam

Festival Highlights

Chandihomam & Ankurarpanam mark the auspicious beginning.
Dwajarohanam on Feb 21 signifies the formal commencement of Brahmotsavam.
Rathotsavam on Feb 27 is the grand chariot procession, a major attraction.
Golden Kamakoti Vimanam on Mar 03 is a rare and divine spectacle.
Viswarupa Darshanam on Mar 04 concludes the festival with blessings for all devotees.

Getting Here

By Air:
The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 75 km from Kanchipuram. From the airport, taxis and buses are available.
By Train:
Kanchipuram has its own railway station with connections to Chennai, Chengalpattu, and other Tamil Nadu towns. For long-distance trains, Chennai Central and Egmore are the main hubs.
By Road:
Kanchipuram is well connected by road. Regular buses run from Chennai (2 hrs), Bangalore (5 hrs), and Tirupati (3 hrs). Private cabs are also convenient for festival travel.

Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit: October to March offers pleasant weather. For Brahmotsavam, February–March is ideal, but expect large crowds.
Festival Rush: During Brahmotsavam, especially Rathotsavam and Golden Kamakoti Vimanam, arrive early to secure darshan.
Dress Code: Traditional attire is recommended. Men usually wear dhoti/veshti, women saree or salwar.
Stay Options: Kanchipuram has budget lodges, mid-range hotels, and temple guest houses. Book early during festival season.
Local Transport: Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are common. Walking is best for temple hopping since Kanchipuram is known as the “City of Thousand Temples.”
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