The temple is renowned for its majestic golden flagstaff, making it one of the most revered shrines in the Onattukara region. Devotees flock to this sacred site to seek blessings from the goddess, who is believed to be a manifestation of divine power and strength.
Goddess Bhuvaneswari, also spelled as Bhuvaneshwari, is a Hindu deity worshipped as the embodiment of the Earth and the universe. She is revered as the Supreme Goddess who rules over the entire cosmos and is considered the consort of Lord Shiva, the destroyer in the Hindu Trinity. Bhuvaneswari is depicted as having a serene and compassionate demeanor, with four arms holding symbolic objects such as the lotus, trident, mace, and the mudra of granting boons.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri Festival
Navaratri, meaning nine nights is a significant Hindu festival celebrated for nine days in honor of Goddess Durga and her various manifestations. During Navaratri, special rituals, prayers, and cultural programs are held at the temple to honor Goddess Bhuvaneswari and seek her blessings.
Thrikarthika Festival
Thrikarthika, also known as Karthigai Deepam, is a festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai (usually November or December). It involves lighting rows of oil lamps (deepams) in and around the temple premises.
Contact Address: Evoor Kannampallil Devi Temple, Onattukara, Alappuzha
