TThe Kodikkara Bhuvaneswary Devi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in Kerala, India. Dedicated to Lord Kirathamurthy, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, along with Goddess Bhadra and Goddess Durga, this temple holds immense spiritual significance for devotees.
Devotees visiting the temple offer prayers, perform rituals, and make offerings such as flowers, fruits, coconuts, and incense to Goddess Bhuvaneswari as a token of their devotion and gratitude. Some devotees may also undertake special vows and penances during their visit.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Pongala
Pongala is a significant ritual observed primarily in Kerala, where women prepare a special offering known as Pongala to the presiding deity, usually Goddess Bhagavathy. The term Pongala refers to a sweet dish made of rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients cooked in earthen pots.
Navaratri
Navaratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her various forms. It is celebrated with great fervor and devotion at the Kodikkara Bhuvaneswary Devi Temple.
Contact Address: Kodikkara Bhuvaneswary Devi Temple, Karunagapalli, Kollam
