England
*London*: Malayalees in the UK have an opportunity to offer sacrifices to their ancestors on Karkidakavavu Day. The Bali Tharpanam ceremonies will be held on the banks of the *River Medway* in Rochester on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from *11:30 am* under the leadership of the *Kent Ayyappa Temple*.
This year's Karkidakavavu is on 1201 Karkidakam 27. The ceremonies will be held on the sacred banks of the historic Medway River.
*Who will conduct the poojas?*
Main Incumbent: *Shri. Abhijith Thirumeni*
Thilahavanam: *Vadakeveliyillam Sri. Vishnuravi Thirumeni*
Sayujya Pooja & Sukrita Homam: *Tazhoor Mana Sri. Harinarayanan Thirumeni*
*What's on?*
After the Bali Tharpanam, there will be Thilahavanam, Pitrupuja, Sayujya Puja, and Sukrita Homam. Then there will be Darshan and offerings at Kent Ayyappa Temple.
*Venue*: 1 Northgate, Rochester, ME1 1LS, UK
_Inside Friends Meeting House, First Floor_
*Contact*: 07838 170203 | 07985 245890
*Email*: kentayyappatemple@gmail.com
This is a great opportunity for the Malayali community in the UK to come together spiritually.
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