Adjacent to the Sree Krishna Temple is the Okkal Bhagavathy Temple, where the goddess Bhagavathy is worshipped with equal reverence. Positioned towards the west, this sacred shrine draws devotees seeking divine blessings from the deity.
Within the temple complex, devotees also pay homage to Upa Devatas such as Ganapathy, Rakshas, and Durga, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the surroundings.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Ashtami Rohini
Ashtami Rohini is a significant festival celebrated in the month of Chingam (Chinga Masam) in the Malayalam calendar, which usually falls in August or September. This auspicious occasion is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, who is revered as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees across Kerala and other parts of India mark this day with fasting, prayers, devotional songs, and various rituals to honor the divine incarnation of Lord Krishna.
Thalappoli Festival
The Thalappoli festival is a vibrant celebration observed during the month of Medam in the Malayalam calendar. During this festival, devotees, especially women, carry traditional lamps (thalappoli) decorated with flowers and leaves as offerings to the deity. It is a joyous occasion filled with music, dance, and rituals, symbolizing devotion and gratitude towards the divine.
Contact Address: Okkal Sree Krishna Bhagavathy Temple, Gandhinagar - Antopuram Rd, Chelamattam, Chelamattom part, Kerala 683550
