The main deity of the temple is Goddess Durga Bhagavathy, worshipped as the divine feminine energy and the embodiment of strength and protection. Devotees visit the temple to seek her blessings for courage, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.
The temple holds immense cultural, religious, and spiritual significance for the local community and devotees who worship Goddess Durga Bhagavathy.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri Festival
Navaratri Maholsavam at Palatara Sri Durga Bhagavathy Temple in Thattamala, Kollam, is celebrated with grandeur and devotion. Lasting for nine nights, the festival honors Goddess Durga in her various forms, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Each day is dedicated to worshipping different manifestations of the goddess, with special rituals, prayers, and cultural programs held throughout the festival. Devotees fervently participate in the festivities, seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga for strength, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
Paalathara Pooram
Palatara Sri Durga Bhagavathy Temple in Thattamala, Kollam, celebrates the Paalathara Pooram with unique traditions such as Gajamela and Kudamattam. The Gajamela, or elephant procession, showcases beautifully decorated elephants adorned with ornaments and colorful attire, adding grandeur to the festivities and Kudamattam ceremony, where devotees exchange colorful parasols.
Contact Address: Palatara Sri Durga Bhagavathy Temple, Thattamala, Palathara, Kollam, Kerala 691020
Phone Number :0474 2724070
