Goddess Bhagavathy, a revered form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped for her strength, protection, and benevolence. She is considered a powerful deity who offers blessings and removes obstacles for her devotees.
The temple is a vital religious and cultural hub for the local community, playing a key role in various spiritual and social activities.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Vaarshikam
The Prathishta Vaarshikam at Pandarazhikathu Devi Temple in Naduvathucherry, Chavara, Kollam, is celebrated in the month of Medam with great fervor. Key events include Kalamezhuthum Pattum, where intricate designs are drawn on the temple floor accompanied by devotional songs, and Noorum Paalum Oottu, a ritual offering of rice and milk. The festival also features vibrant Ezhunnallathu processions, Thalapoli where women carry plates of offerings, and the Guruthi ritual, creating a spiritually enriching atmosphere for all devotees.
Pongala
During the Pongala festival at Pandarazhikathu Devi Temple in Naduvathucherry, Chavara, Kollam, thousands of women devotees gather to prepare a sweet offering of rice, jaggery, and coconut in clay pots. This ritual, performed in the temple premises and surrounding areas, is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, seeking her blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Contact Address: Pandarazhikathu Devi Temple, Naduvathucherry, Chavara South, Kollam
Phone Number:9497619750
