🔸 Archana and Light Offerings
| Vazhipadu | Description |
|---|---|
| Pushpanjali (പുഷ്പാഞ്ജലി) | Flower offering with name chanting for general blessings. |
| Raktha Pushpanjali (രക്ത പുഷ്പാഞ്ജലി) | Red flower offering, typically hibiscus, for fierce forms like Bhadrakali. |
| Vilakku Mala (വിളക്ക് മാല) | Garland made of oil lamps symbolizing light and energy. |
| Neyy Vilakku (നെയ് വിളക്ക്) | Ghee lamp lit to remove darkness and attract positivity. |
| Kodivilakku (കെടാവിളക്ക്) | Large ceremonial lamp lit during special poojas or festivals. |
| Aayiramthiri (ആയിരം തിരി) | Offering of 1000-wick lamp symbolizing great devotion. |
| Vilakku Charthal (വിളക്ക് ചാർത്തൽ) | Lighting lamps in large numbers around the temple. |
Vazhipadu Offerings at the Temple
| Category | Vazhipadu | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mala & Payasam | Chembarathimala (ചെമ്പരത്തിമാല) | Hibiscus garland offering to Goddess Bhadrakali. |
| Malayidal (മാലയിടൽ) | Garlanding the deity as a sign of love and prayer. | |
| Panapayasam (പണപ്പായസം) | Sweet rice offering with monetary donation. | |
| Kadum Payasam (കടുംപായസം) | Rich, thick payasam for special intentions or vows. | |
| Rituals & Traditions | Kettunira (കെട്ടുനിറ) | Tying sacred bundle for wish fulfillment. |
| Vellanivedyam (വെള്ളനിവേദ്യം) | Simple rice offering with coconut or jaggery. | |
| Pattu Charthal (പട്ട് ചാർത്തൽ) | Offering silk cloth to the deity. | |
| Swarnathaali Charthal (സ്വർണ്ണതാലി ചാർത്തൽ) | Offering gold thali for marriage-related prayers. | |
| Niramala (നിറമാല) | Decorating the temple with garlands and lamps. | |
| Vedi Vazhipadu (വെടി വഴിപാട്) | Fireworks offered as a thanksgiving gesture. | |
| Darikavadampattu (ദാരികാവധം പാട്ട്) | Sacred song about the slaying of demon Darika by Bhadrakali. | |
| Homams & Seva | Ganapathy Homam (ഗണപതിഹോമം) | Fire ritual to Lord Ganesha for obstacle removal. |
| Bhagavath Seva (ഭഗവത് സേവാ) | Recitation of sacred texts and offerings to the deity. | |
| Daily & Life Events | Thrikala Pooja (ത്രികാലപൂജ) | Daily worship – morning, noon, and evening. |
| Thakol Pooja (താക്കോൽപൂജ) | Special ritual before starting new ventures. | |
| Sooktha Pushpanjali (സൂക്ത പുഷ്പാഞ്ജലി) | Flower offering with Vedic hymns like Devi Sooktham. | |
| Divasa Pooja (ദിവസപൂജ) | Full-day pooja offered in one's name or family. | |
| Choroonu (ചോറുൺ) | Child’s first rice-eating ceremony. | |
| Vivaham (വിവാഹം) | Wedding rituals performed in temple with divine blessings. | |
| Prasada Oottu (പ്രസാദ ഊട്ട്) | Offering food to devotees as temple prasadam. |
Hours
MORNING : 5:30 AM – 10:00 AM
EVENING: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Temple Location
📍 Thootha Bagavathy Temple, Palakkad - Cherpulassery - Perinthalmanna Rd, Thootha, Kerala 679506
Contact
📞 8547383647
