The annual Malakuda festival in the temple is held in Meena Masam.The sankalpam of Bhagavathy in the temple is that of Goddess Bhadrakali. This is a small temple with a chathura sreekovil. There are separate small shrines of upa devatas.
The annual festival is famous for rare Kali temple pujas and rituals. The shrine is beautifully decorated for the annual event.The shrine also observes Pongala, Navratri and Thrikarthika festival.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika, also known as Karthigai Deepam or Kartik Purnima, is a significant festival celebrated by Hindus, especially in South India.Thrikkarthika is a beautiful festival that celebrates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and promotes the values of devotion, unity, and spiritual illumination.
Navratri
Navratri celebrates the victory of good over evil and marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. It is a time to invoke the blessings of the divine feminine energy (Shakti) and seek protection, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
Contact Address: Arakkal Devi Temple , Chavara, Kollam
