Navaratri Sargotsavam in Kozhikode from October 9
Kozhikode will host the annual Navaratri Sargotsavam festival from October 9 to 21, featuring cultural performances, lectures, and film screenings. High-profile guests, including the Vice-President and the Governor of Kerala, are scheduled to attend.
Why it matters
The event serves as a significant cultural and intellectual gathering, promoting regional arts and literature.
Navaratri Sargotsavam, an annual celebration of art, spirituality, and knowledge, will be held at Kesari Bhavan here from October 9 to 21, 2026, with Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar scheduled to attend as chief guests.
The festival will begin with the Mahasaraswatha Puja at 5.30 p.m. on October 9. The rituals will be led by Subrahmanya Adiga, chief priest of the Kollur Mookambika Temple.
The formal inauguration will be held at 5.30 p.m. on October 11. Calicut University Vice-Chancellor P. Ravindran will light the ceremonial lamp. Actor Vivek Gopan will be the guest of honour, while Seema Jagran Manch national chief patron A. Gopalakrishnan will deliver the keynote address.
The 10-day festival will feature lectures by scholars and performances by leading artistes. A cultural conference at 5 p.m. on October 16 will be inaugurated by Mr. Radhakrishnan. Mr. Arlekar and Swami Chidanandapuri will attend the function.
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