The main deity of the temple is Goddess Durga, who is associated with strength, protection, motherhood, wars, and destruction. She embodies the power to overcome evil and ensure the triumph of good.
This temple is a significant place of worship where devotees seek the goddess's blessings for courage, safety, and empowerment.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri
Navaratri is celebrated with great devotion and festivity. The festival spans nine nights, honoring the goddess Durga in her various forms. Celebrations include special poojas and rituals, including the chanting of hymns and performing of traditional dances, reflecting the goddess's attributes of strength and protection. The temple is adorned with decorations, and devotees participate in offerings and prayer ceremonies, seeking the goddess's blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Thiruvonam
At Kompayarkavu Sree Durga Devi Temple Thrikkarthika is celebrated with special significance. The festival, observed on the Karthika star day, involves special poojas and rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. Devotees participate in lighting lamps and offering prayers, creating a vibrant and spiritually charged atmosphere in honor of the goddess, who is believed to bless her followers with strength and prosperity.
Contact Address: Kompayarkavu Sree Durga Devi Temple, Kombayar, Idukki, Kerala
