Goddess Bhagavathy, the main deity of the temple, is revered as a powerful and benevolent goddess embodying Shakti, the divine feminine energy. She is worshipped for her protective and nurturing qualities, and devotees seek her blessings for prosperity, health, and spiritual well-being.
The temple also hosts events and activities that bring the community together, fostering a sense of unity and devotion.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Makayira Pongala Maholsavam
Makayira Pongala Maholsavam is a significant annual festival where women devotees prepare and offer Pongala, a special rice porridge, to Goddess Bhadra Bhagavathy as an act of devotion and gratitude. This festival also includes various cultural programs and religious rituals, drawing large crowds of devotees who gather to participate in the communal worship and seek the blessings of the goddess.
Thiru Ulsavam
Thiru Ulsavam, celebrated in the month of Kumbham at Kilithattil Sree Bhadra Bhagavathy Temple in Kaithayil, Ambalamkunnu, Kollam, is a grand festival marked by several significant rituals. One of the main events is Laksharchana Yajnyam, a sacred ritual involving the chanting of a hundred thousand names of the goddess to invoke her blessings. The festival also features Ghoshayatra, a vibrant procession with traditional music and dance, where the deity is paraded around the temple, enhancing the spiritual and festive atmosphere.
Contact Address: Kilithattil Sree Bhadra Bhagavathy Temple, Kaithayil, Ambalamkunnu, Kollam, Kerala
