The main deity of the temple is Goddess Annapoorneswary, who is worshipped as the provider of food and nourishment.Devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Annapoorneswary for abundance and sustenance in life.
The temple celebrates various festivals, including Navaratri and special occasions dedicated to Goddess Annapoorneswary.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thalapoli Maholsavam
Thalapoli Maholsavam at Vazhiyodan Pareekattil Sree Annapoorneswary Temple during the Malayalam month of Makaram, features elaborate rituals and ceremonies. The festivities commence with Kodiyettam, the hoisting of the temple flag, followed by Ganapathi Homam invoking Lord Ganesha's blessings. The event includes the grand procession, traditional Vellattu performances, auspicious Deeparadhana, and Guruthi ritual, enhancing the spiritual vibrancy and communal joy of the celebration.
Pongala
During the Pongala festival at Vazhiyodan Pareekattil Sree Annapoorneswary Temple thousands of women gather to prepare a special offering known as Pongala. They cook rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients in earthen pots as a symbolic gesture of devotion to Goddess Annapoorneswary. The atmosphere is filled with spiritual fervor and community bonding, making it one of the most auspicious and significant events at the temple.
Contact Address: Vazhiyodan Pareekattil Sree Annapoorneswary Temple, Kallampara Road, Near Muthuvattupara Juma Masjid, Mosque, Kerala 673631
