The Sree Ponkunnathukavu Bhagavathi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy.This revered Hindu temple holds significant religious importance for devotees who visit seeking blessings and divine grace from Goddess Bhagavathy.
Bhagavathy is often depicted as a powerful goddess who possesses both benevolent and fierce aspects. In her benign form, she is worshipped as the bestower of prosperity and protection.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Annual Festival
The temple's annual festival begins with kodiyettam on Vishu day, around April 14th or 15th, concluding on Pathamudayam day, typically April 23rd. This vibrant 10-day celebration is renowned for its ezhunnallathu, melam, panchavadyam, and showcases various traditional Kerala temple art forms. Throughout the festival, the temple hosts Tantric pujas, abhishekam, homam, and other rituals, creating a spiritually enriching experience for devotees.
Navaratri Festival
During the Navaratri festival at the temple, which spans nine nights typically in September or October, devotees celebrate the various forms of Goddess Bhagavathy. Each night is dedicated to honoring a different aspect of the deity through prayers, rituals, and offerings. The festival concludes with Vijayadashami, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, fostering spiritual renewal and community bonding among devotees.
Contact Address: Sree Ponkunnathukavu Bhagavathi Temple, Moolavattom, Nattakom, Kerala 686013
