The presiding deity, Goddess Devi is worshipped by devotees seeking protection from negative forces and the fulfillment of their deepest desires.
The temple hosts special ceremonies and pujas throughout the year.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri Maholsavam
Navaratri Maholsavam at Mahakalī Para Devi Temple in Thampalakadu lasts for nine days, celebrating the divine feminine with devotion and grandeur. Each day begins with special poojas, including Pooja Veyppu, where sacred scriptures and idols are ceremonially placed and venerated in preparation for worship. The festival also features cultural programmes—such as classical music, dance performances, and spiritual discourses—fostering a vibrant and communal atmosphere throughout.
Meena Bharani Maholsavam
Meena Bharani Maholsavam at Mahakali Para Devi Temple in Thampalakadu is a vibrant celebration held on the Bharani Nakshatra day of the Malayalam month of Meenam. The festival features the offering of pongala, where devotees cook sweet rice offerings in earthen pots as an expression of gratitude and devotion. Other highlights include the Kavadi and Kumbhkudam Ghoshayatra, a colorful procession carrying ornate pots and ceremonial structures, alongside the Abhishekam—a sacred ritual bath for the deity, performed with elaborate fanfare and spiritual fervor.
Contact Address: Mahakalipara Devi Temple, Kanjirappalli Elikkulam Road, Thambalakad, Kottayam, Kerala 686506
Phone Number: 8281581070
