The main deity worshipped at the Elamadu Bharanikkavu Bhagavathy Kshetram is Goddess Bhadrakali. Devotees visit the temple to offer prayers and seek blessings from the fierce and protective form of the goddess.
The temple holds significant religious importance for devotees who believe in the divine powers of Goddess Bhadrakali. Worshippers seek her blessings for protection, prosperity, and well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Meena Bharani Maholsavam
The Meena Bharani Maholsavam is a significant festival celebrated at the Elamadu Bharanikkavu Bhagavathy Kshetram in Elamadu village, Kollam district, Kerala. This festival typically falls during the Malayalam month of Meenam (March-April) and is dedicated to honoring Goddess Bhadrakali with special rituals, prayers, and offerings.
Pongala
During this festival, devotees cook rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients in earthen pots, offering them to the goddess as a symbol of gratitude and devotion. The entire temple premises transform into a sea of devotees, and the aroma of cooking fills the air as women cook the Pongala on open fires. This festival is considered highly auspicious, and devotees believe that offering Pongala to the goddess fulfills their wishes and brings prosperity and blessings to their lives.
Contact Address: Elamadu Bharanikkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Elamadu, Kerala 691539
Phone Number: 98959 54383
