The Araickal Sree Bhadrakali Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce manifestation of the Hindu goddess Devi, known for her protective and nurturing qualities.
Bhadrakali is one of the popular forms of the Goddess Devi in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted with a dark complexion, fierce expressions, and multiple arms carrying various weapons.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Punaprathishta Maholsavam
Punaprathishta Maholsavam is a grand ceremony marking the reinstallation of the main deity in a Hindu temple. It involves purification rituals, elaborate ceremonies like Prana Pratishtha and Homam, and celebrations with cultural performances. The ceremony signifies the renewal of divine energies, reaffirming the temple's sanctity and inviting blessings for devotees.
Pallivetta Maholsavam
During the Pallivetta Maholsavam, a ritual in certain Kerala temples, a symbolic hunt takes place where an arrow is shot into a tender coconut. This coconut is placed in a simulated forest made of Elanji trees or Bullet wood twigs. This ritual represents the defeat of evil forces by the deity and is part of the elaborate festivities during the Pallivetta Maholsavam.
Contact Address: Araickal Sree Bhadrakali Devi Temple, Kurisummood Rd, Chavara, Kollam, Kerala 691583
