The main deity of the temple is Vana Durga, a formidable form of Goddess Durga. Vana Durga is revered for her protective powers, mystical rituals, and curative abilities. Devotees seek her blessings for safe childbirth and protection from various calamities.
The temple serves as a sanctuary for those seeking protection and healing, and it is a significant center for mystical rituals. The serene environment of the temple enhances the devotees spiritual experience.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Dina Maholsavam
The Prathishta Dina Maholsavam at Adot Vanadurga Temple, is celebrated with great devotion in the month of Vrischikam. The festivities include a series of special rituals and poojas such as Deeparadhana, Pongala, Mrityunjaya Homam, Mahaganapathi Homam, Dhanalakshmi Pooja, and Mahaguruthi. The event concludes with a grand Annadanam, providing a feast to all the devotees.
Pongala
Pongala offering at Adot Vanadurga Temple in Kanhangad, Kasaragod, is a significant ritual where devotees prepare a special dish made of rice, jaggery, and coconut. Women devotees gather around the temple premises, cooking the pongala in earthen pots, symbolizing their devotion and seeking blessings from Vana Durga. This ritual is believed to invoke the goddess's protection, ensure safe childbirth, and safeguard against calamities.
Contact Address: Adot Vanadurga Temple, Kanhangad, Kasaragod, Kerala
