The main deity worshipped at this temple is Goddess Vanadurga Bhagavathy, a fierce and powerful form of Goddess Durga. Vanadurga is revered as a protector and guardian, believed to reside in forests and nature, symbolizing the untamed, wild, and protective aspects of the Divine Mother.
Devotees seek her blessings for protection from evil, prosperity, and overall well-being. She is often depicted with weapons, symbolizing her role as a warrior goddess who destroys negativity and restores righteousness.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Kalasaha Pooja
The Kalasaha Pooja at Vazhapillil Vanadurga Bhagavathy Temple symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and spiritual purity, using a pot filled with water from the sacred Ganga river. This ritual involves sanctifying the Kalasam through Vedic mantras, and using the consecrated water for abhishekam of the deity, thereby transmitting divine energy and blessings. Devotees participate in this pooja to seek the goddess's protection, prosperity, and overall well-being.
Noorumpaalum Oottu
For individuals suffering from Naga Dosha, caused either deliberately or accidentally, performing Noorum Paalum can help alleviate its negative effects. At Vazhapillil Vanadurga Bhagavathy Temple, this ritual involves offering a mixture of turmeric, milk, and other sacred substances to the serpent deities, seeking their blessings and protection.
Contact Address: Vazhapillil Vanadurga Bhagavathy Temple, North Paravur, Ernakulam, Kerala 683513
