The primary deity worshipped in this temple is Goddess Durga, who is revered as the supreme goddess of strength, courage, and protection.
Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga seeking her blessings for overcoming obstacles, attaining success, and experiencing inner strength.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Devi Bhagavatha Navaha Yanjyam
The Devi Bhagavatha Navaha Yanjyam is a nine-day ritual observed at the Cholayil Sree Durga Temple in Mukundapuram, Kollam, Kerala. Devotees gather to recite and contemplate the sacred text of Devi Bhagavatha, honoring the divine feminine energy embodied by Goddess Durga, seeking her blessings and grace for spiritual upliftment.
Pongala
Pongala is a traditional Hindu ritual where women prepare a sweet offering of rice pudding in earthen pots as a form of devotion to the goddess, usually performed at temples like the Cholayil Sree Durga Temple in Mukundapuram, Kollam, Kerala, seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being. Devotees believe that the offering, known as pongala, is sanctified by the goddess divine presence and distributed as prasad among the devotees, symbolizing blessings and abundance.
Contact Address: Cholayil Sree Durga Devi Temple, Mukundapuram, Chavara, Kollam, Kerala 691585
