The presiding deity of the temple is Bhadrakali. The idol of bhagavathy is daru with four hands, sitting on vethalam. Sub-deities include Karimkali, Yakshiamma, Rakshassu and Naga Devatas.
Padayani festival is celebrated in this temple annually for eight days commencing from the Uthradam Star day to Aswathy Star day in the Malayalam month of Kumbham. Ancient folklore dramas such as Kakkasassi Natakam Padayani Mela and Pooppada Thullal are part of Padayani, but the most important part is Kolam Thullal. Bhairavi Kolam, Kalan Kolam (Kalari), Sundara Yakshi, Ambara Yakshi etc. are all depicted here. Kolam are made on areca palm sheaths by painting with natural dyes.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Kolam Thullal
Kolam Thullal is a ritual dance form prevalent in south Kerala, southern India. It is customary in houses and temples of Bhagavathy, a female deity. It is performed at temple festivals and to drive away evil spirits from the "possessed" bodies.
Chandattam
Chandattam is performed to Daruvigrahas in the temple during Midhunam and Karkkidakam (15th june to 15th Aug)of the Malayalam Era. Chand is a sap oozed out from Teakwood . After Pantheeradi Pooja chand is brought in Kalasas to the Mukha Mandapam of Lord Siva accompanied by devotees and all the vadyas.
Contact Address: Azhakiyakavu Devi Temple, Kallissery, Alappuzha
