Goddess Bhagavathi, an embodiment of divine feminine energy and power, is worshipped for her protective and nurturing attributes.
Devotees flock to the temple to offer prayers and seek her blessings for prosperity, well-being, and spiritual guidance, participating in various rituals and festivals that highlight the temple's vibrant cultural and religious significance.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Kaliyatta Maholsavam
The Kaliyatta Maholsavam at Narkulam Sree Bhagavathi Temple in Pullur, Kasaragod, is celebrated in the month of Makaram with great fervor and devotion. This festival includes traditional rituals such as Theyyam performances, which are elaborate and colorful enactments of divine and mythological characters, invoking the blessings of Goddess Bhagavathi. The festivities also feature vibrant processions, music, and community feasts, drawing devotees from far and wide to partake in the spiritual and cultural celebrations, seeking the goddess's blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Niraputhari
At Narkulam Sree Bhagavathi Temple, the Niraputhari ceremony, celebrated as part of the festival, marks the harvest and serves as a tribute to nature. The ritual involves a grand procession where the freshly harvested paddy, known as puthari, is brought to the temple, followed by special poojas and prayers for purification. This tradition, a reminder of the era when paddy cultivation was widespread, symbolizes farmers offering their first harvest to the deity, expressing gratitude and seeking blessings for prosperity and abundance.
Contact Address: Narkulam Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Chalingal - Ambalathara Road, Pullur, Kasaragod, Kerala 671531