ത്രിക്കാർത്തിക മഹോത്സവം 2025 ഭാഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം, കല്ലിൽ, എറണാകുളം, നവംബർ-ഡിസംബർ മാസങ്ങളിൽ 8 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, ഭക്തിയും പരമ്പരാഗത ചടങ്ങുകളും നിറഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു.
ത്രിക്കാർത്തിക മഹോത്സവം ഭാഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം കല്ലിൽ എറണാകുളം | Thrikkaarthika Mahotsavam 2025 | Bhagavathy Temple Kallil Ernakulam
Historical records reveal that the temple has great antiquity and it was a very ancient Jain temple which
was later transformed as a Hindu temple consequent on the decline of Jainism and insurgence of Aryans in the 9th century. The idol which was worshipped here was that of Jain Goddess Padmavathy. Vardhamana Mahaveera was also worshipped.
Now these two idols are worshipped as Goddess Bhagavathy and Lord Siva. The boulder of the cave is a huge one. The rock cut temple has three rooms. In the first room Lord Siva and Goddess Bhagavathy (Durga) are consecrated. All the three rooms have separate entrance. To reach the temple one has to climb about 120 steps. Kallil, the place where the temple locates, means "on the rock" itself denotes that it is a rock temple. The temple was owned by Kallil Pisharam.
Now it is governed by Sri Ramadas Mission, Chenkottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram on behalf of the Pisharam. The main offering in the temple is known as Idithozhal which is a peculiar one and not seen elsewhere. A mixture of raw-rice, betal leaves, areca nuts, lime and turmeric are ground neatly and offered to the deity and the remnant is distributed among the devotees as prasadam. Bhagavathi seated fully bejeweled little to the right of the door of the shrine. The magnetism exuded by her, kindles perennial ecstasy in every devotee, seeking success at her feet. One has no reason to wonder why the temple came to be called Kallil temple having to see the 'Balikkallu in front of the Sreekovil, stone roofed elephant shed, steps made of stones and the temple pond and the 'oottupura' made in stones.
Thrikkaarthika Mahotsavam 2025 | Bhagavathy Temple Kallil Ernakulam
The important festivals at Kallil Bhagavathi temple is from "Kaarthika" star of malayamam month Vrishchika till Aaraattu on the 8th day. "Ulsavabali" is on the 6th day, Valiyavilakku on the seventh day. "Idithozhal" is an important ceremony that helds at 12 pm on the day of "Karthika". The Vrishchicka Mandala mahotsavam (festival) is celebrated during the entire period of mandalam season.
Daily annadanam, stage programmes, Naama japam etc are conducted. During this month, Thrikkarthika festival comes.It is the birthday of the Goddess and the festival runs for three days, Kaarthika, Rohini and Makayiram. On these days, there is ezhunnellippu, Kazhcha siveli,stage programme,deepaalankaaram, Kaarthika vilakku, fireworks etc. There is also lakshaarchana and Vedamura abishekam.
On the makaravilakku day there is lakshadeepam (lighting of one lakh lamps) and fire works
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Ulsavabali
Valiyavilakku
Idithozhal
Annadanam
Naama japam
Kazhcha siveli
Kaarthika vilakku
Lakshaarchana
Vedamura abishekam
Lakshadeepam
Temple Location
📍 Sree Kallil Bhagavathi Temple, Methala PO, Pulluvazhi Kallil Road, Kochi - 683 545, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Odakkali - 4.8 km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Perumbavoor K S R T C Bus Stand - 9.3 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Angamaly - 25.1 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 23.5 km
Contact
📱 +91 99477 98302
