In addition to Goddess Bhadrakali, Lord Shiva may also be worshipped as a secondary deity in the temple. Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism and is revered as the supreme being.
Mulakuzhi Sree Bhadrakali Temple holds significant religious importance among devotees who seek the blessings of Goddess Bhadrakali, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ayyappa for various aspects of their lives, including protection, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of Phalguna.
Thalappoli
Thalappoli is a unique ritual in Kerala. In the ritual, women and young girls carry thalam (plate) in their hands. Thalam is filled with rice, flowers and a lighted lamp. It is a symbol of prosperity.
Contact Address: Mulakuzhi Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Kochi,
Ernakulam