The main deity of the temple is Bhagavathy, a form of the Divine Mother revered for her protective and nurturing attributes.
The temple serves as a center for religious ceremonies and cultural traditions, attracting devotees seeking blessings and spiritual solace.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika is a significant festival celebrated at Kavil Bhagavathy Temple in Kottayam district, Kerala, with deep religious fervor. The festival falls on the Kartika Nakshatra day in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam. Devotees light countless oil lamps around the temple premises, creating a mesmerizing sight that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and the dispelling of negativity.
Thiru Ulsavam
Thiru Ulsavam in December at Kavil Bhagavathy Temple in Puzhavathu near Changanassery, Kottayam, features elaborate rituals such as Trikkodiyettu, where the temple procession circumambulates the sanctum sanctorum. It also includes Arattu, a ceremonial purification bath of the deity's idol, Ulsavabali (ritualistic offerings), and Annadanam (distribution of food), symbolizing communal harmony and spiritual fulfillment during the festive season..
Contact Address: Kavil Bhagavathy Temple, Puzhavathu, Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala 686101
