The primary deity of the temple is Goddess Bhagavathy, a manifestation of the divine mother revered for her protective and nurturing qualities. Devotees worship her with reverence, seeking her blessings for prosperity, well-being, and spiritual growth.
Regular rituals, including daily poojas, abhishekams, and special offerings, are conducted to honor Goddess Bhagavathy and invoke her divine presence.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Pathamudayam
Pathamudayam, observed with reverence at the Pallikkakavu Bhagavathy Temple in Vattappara, Kochi, Ernakulam, entails a series of sacred rituals and offerings. Devotees participate in Akhosham and Ganapathi Homam to invoke divine blessings for auspicious beginnings and the removal of obstacles. The day is marked by special poojas, including Para Nirakkal, a ritual symbolizing the offering of a golden sheath to the deity, and concludes with Annadanam, a communal feast offering food to devotees, fostering a sense of spiritual fulfillment and community harmony.
Sarpabali
At the Pallikkakavu Bhagavathy Temple in Vattappara, Kochi, Ernakulam, Sarpabali is a significant ritual conducted to appease serpent deities. Devotees participate in this ceremony to seek protection from snake-related afflictions and to alleviate doshas (malefic effects) associated with serpent energies. The ritual involves offering prayers, performing specific rites, and making offerings to appease the serpent gods, fostering a sense of spiritual well-being and harmony within the community.
Contact Address: Pallikkakavu Bhagavathy Temple , Vattappara, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala
