This temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, Bhadrakali is a fierce form of Devi, depicted with multiple arms carrying weapons, often standing or seated on a lion or tiger. She is associated with protection and destruction of evil forces.
The temple is renowned for its spiritual significance and is visited by devotees seeking blessings, particularly for protection and courage.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi, or Ganesh Chaturthi, is a revered Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesha's birth. During this auspicious occasion, devotees often perform the Ashtadravya Ganapathi Homam, where Lord Ganesha is worshipped with offerings of eight sacred substances. This homam, conducted with Vedic chants and rituals, seeks blessings of wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles from the benevolent deity.
Navaratri
During Navaratri, Vijayadashami marks the culmination of the nine-day festival, celebrated with the ritual of Vidyarambham. This tradition involves initiating young children into the world of learning by making them write their first letters in a plate of rice or sand, guided by a teacher or elder. Vidyarambham symbolizes the importance of education and knowledge as a source of victory in life.
Contact Address: Karimpanakavu Bhagavathi Temple, Karinkunnam-Kodikuthi Road, Karimkunnam, Idukki, Kerala 685586
