The primary deity worshipped at the Sri Thachanparambil Temple is Jala Durga, a unique and powerful form of Goddess Durga.As one of the oldest Jala Durga temples in South Kerala, Sri Thachanparambil Jala Durga Temple holds a special place in the hearts of devotees.
Devotees worship Jala Durga seeking protection from natural calamities, prosperity, and overall well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Sarppa Pooja
The Sri Thachanparambil Jala Durga Temple conducts special Sarppa Pooja dedicated to serpent deities, seeking protection and blessings. This ritual involves offerings and prayers to Nagaraja (serpent king) and other serpent gods, believed to bring prosperity, fertility, and remove obstacles. The pooja is performed with great devotion, attracting numerous devotees who seek to appease the serpent deities and ensure harmony in their lives.
Pongal
Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India, marking the end of the winter season and the onset of spring. It is a four-day festival that honors the Sun God for a bountiful harvest and prosperity. Pongal is characterized by the preparation and consumption of a special dish called "pongal," made from freshly harvested rice, lentils, jaggery, and milk, which is cooked in earthen pots outdoors to symbolize abundance and fertility.
Contact Address: Sri Thachanparambil Jala Durga Temple, Thekkekara PO Kurathikad Mavelikara, near Primary health centre, Kurathikadu, Mavelikara, Kerala 690107
Phone Number: 094477 07050
