The main deity worshipped at Malimel Bhagavathi Temple is Goddess Bhagavathi, also known as Devi or Durga, revered for her protective and nurturing qualities.
Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings, offer prayers, and participate in rituals such as abhishekam , archana, and making offerings of flowers, oil, Agarbathi.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Revathy Thirunal Maholsavam
Revathy Thirunal Maholsavam at Malimel Bhagavathi Temple in Kurathikad, Mavelikkara, during the month of Meenam, showcases Pongala, where women cook rice porridge as an offering to Goddess Bhagavathi. The festivities also include the Ezhunnallath procession, where the deity is ritually paraded, and Thalapoli, a traditional procession with women carrying lamps, contributing to the vibrant cultural tapestry of the celebration.
Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnyam
Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajnyam is a traditional Hindu ritual and ceremony conducted over seven days, dedicated to the recitation and exposition of the Bhagavata Purana, an ancient Hindu scripture that narrates the life and teachings of Lord Krishna. During this yajna, Vedic chants and hymns are recited by priests, accompanied by elaborate rituals and offerings to invoke blessings and divine grace.
Contact Address: Malimel Bhagavathi Temple, Varenickal Kurathikad Rd, Thekkekara, Alappuzha, Kerala 690107
Phone Number: +47 923 83 777
