The main deity worshipped at Meenkulathi Bhagavathy Temple is Goddess Bhagavathy, also known as Devi or Durga. She is revered for her protective and nurturing aspects.
Meenkulathi Bhagavathy Temple serves as a significant spiritual and cultural center in Vengoor, attracting devotees who come to experience the divine presence of Goddess Bhagavathy and receive her blessings.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vishu
Vishu, celebrated on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam, is a joyous occasion in Kerala marked by the Vishukani ritual. Families meticulously arrange auspicious items before deities at dawn to symbolize prosperity and auspicious beginnings for the year ahead. Another cherished tradition during Vishu is Vishukaineettam, where elders gift money or tokens of goodwill to younger members, fostering familial bonds and blessings of abundance.
Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam is a significant festival celebrated in Kerala during the Malayalam month of Chingam, usually in August-September. It marks the culmination of the ten-day festival of Onam, where people engage in feasting, cultural performances like Kathakali dances, and floral decorations known as Pookalam to welcome the legendary King Mahabali.
Contact Address: Meenkulathi Bhagavathy Temple, Vengoor, Malappuram, Kerala 679325
