The main deity worshipped here is Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce and powerful incarnation of the Divine Mother, revered for her protective and benevolent nature. The temple also houses shrines for Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer, and Lord Ganapathy, the remover of obstacles.
Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for courage, protection, and success, participating in various rituals and poojas dedicated to these deities.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Makayiram Thirunal Maholsavam
Makayiram Thirunal Maholsavam, celebrated in the Meenam month at Sree Mandakyattunada Devi Temple, features a series of elaborate rituals and poojas. Key highlights of the festival include the Devi Bhagavatha Navaha Yajnyam, Mrityunjaya Homam, Bhagavathi Seva, and other special poojas dedicated to the temple deities. These sacred ceremonies attract numerous devotees who seek the blessings of Goddess Bhadrakali, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganapathy for protection, prosperity, and overall well-being.
Panthrantu Vilakku Maholsavam
The Panthrantu Vilakku Maholsavam, observed on Vrischikam 12 at Sree Mandakyattunada Devi Temple, includes a series of significant rituals and offerings. Devotees participate in Naranga Vilakku Samarppanam and Ganapathi Homam, seeking blessings for prosperity and the removal of obstacles. The festival also features Annadanam and Deeparadhana, enhancing the spiritual and communal experience for all attendees.
Contact Address: Sree Mandakyattunada Devi Temple, Yeroor, Karimpinkonam, Kollam, Kerala
Phone Number: +47 52 27 06 71
