The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce and powerful form of Goddess Kali. She is revered for her protective and warrior attributes, often depicted in a formidable form, embodying both ferocity and benevolence.
The Kallesseril Sree Bhadrakali Temple is an important spiritual and cultural center for the local community. Devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Bhadrakali, participating in the rituals and ceremonies to attain spiritual fulfillment, protection, and prosperity.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Ganapathi Homam
Ganapathi Homam is performed on the first day of every Malayalam month. This sacred fire ritual is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings, ensuring auspiciousness for the month ahead. Devotees gather early in the morning to participate in the homam, offering ghee, rice, and special herbs into the fire while chanting Vedic hymns and mantras. The ritual is believed to bring prosperity, remove obstacles, and bless devotees with success in their endeavors, making it a significant and revered practice at the temple.
Ayilyam Pooja
Ayilyam Pooja is a special ritual dedicated to the serpent deities, performed on the Ayilyam star day of the Malayalam calendar. Devotees offer milk, turmeric, and flowers to the serpent idols, seeking protection from snake-related fears and blessings for health and prosperity.
Contact Address: Kallesseril Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Clappana, Oachira, Kollam, Kerala
