Bhadrakali is a significant deity in Hinduism, considered to be the auspicious and benevolent form of Adi Shakti. She embodies protection, fortune, and strength, known for her role in safeguarding the good and eliminating evil.
The temple is a hub of spiritual activities and cultural events, attracting numerous devotees, especially during festive occasions.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Pongala
During the month of Kumbham, Sree Punnakkezhil Bhagavathi Temple hosts the auspicious Pongala festival. Devotees, predominantly women, gather to prepare and offer a special sweet dish made of rice, jaggery, and coconut to Goddess Bhadrakali. The temple premises become a vibrant and devotional space filled with prayers and rituals, seeking the blessings of the goddess for prosperity and well-being.
Ashta Dravya Mahaganapathi Homam
In the month of Karkkidakam, Sree Punnakkezhil Bhagavathi Temple conducts the Ashta Dravya Mahaganapathi Homam. This sacred ritual includes the offering of eight auspicious substances to Lord Ganesha, accompanied by the Sahasrakalasham and Abhishekam, which involve the sanctification and ritual bathing of the deity with holy water. Devotees participate with great devotion, seeking the removal of obstacles and blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Contact Address: Sree Punnakkezhil Bhagavathi Temple, Thycattussery Road, Thycattussery, Alappuzha, Kerala 688528
