Goddess Vasoorimala Bhagavathy, believed to possess the power to prevent contagious diseases such as smallpox, chickenpox, and measles.
Devotees revere Goddess Vasoorimala as a protective deity, seeking her blessings for health, well-being, and protection from illnesses.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Meda Bharani Maholsavam
Meda Bharani Maholsavam at the Cheppazhathil Devi Temple in Kuttemperur Mannar, Alappuzha, is a grand annual festival celebrated with great fervor and devotion. During this auspicious occasion, elaborate rituals, colorful processions, and cultural programs take place, attracting devotees from near and far. The highlight of the festival is the Bharani Nercha, where devotees offer special prayers and offerings to Goddess Vasoorimala Bhagavathy, seeking her blessings for protection, prosperity, and well-being.
Thiruvathira Arattu Maholsavam
Makara Pongala, a sacred festival observed at the Cheppazhathil Devi Temple is a special occasion where devotees gather to prepare a traditional offering called Pongala. During this festival, women devotees cook rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients in earthen pots as an offering to the goddess. The cooked Pongala is then offered to Goddess Vasoorimala Bhagavathy, seeking her blessings for prosperity, happiness, and fulfillment of wishes.
Contact Address: Cheppazhathil Devi Temple, Kuttamperur, west side, Mannar, Kerala 689623
