Dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, this temple holds immense significance among devotees for its divine presence and historical importance. The deity is worshipped with great reverence, and regular rituals and poojas are conducted to seek her blessings for protection, prosperity, and well-being.
Various festivals, including Navaratri and Vishu, are celebrated with grandeur and devotion, making the temple a vibrant center of religious and cultural activities in the region.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Padayani
Padayani is a traditional ritual art form performed in Kerala, often associated with the worship of Goddess Bhadrakali. Karinkali Padayani and Valiya Padayani are two prominent variations of this art form. Karinkali Padayani involves dancers wearing elaborate costumes and masks resembling tigers, while Valiya Padayani features larger-than-life effigies of deities adorned with colorful decorations and intricate designs. .
Vishu
Vishu, celebrated at the Elanthoor Devi Temple in Bhagavathikunnu, Pathanamthitta, is a joyous occasion marked by the traditional rituals of Vishukkani and Vishukaineettam. Vishukkani, the auspicious sight arranged on the day of Vishu, typically consists of a collection of auspicious items like rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and idols of deities, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the upcoming year. Vishukaineettam involves the giving of gifts, usually money, to younger members of the family as a gesture of blessings and goodwill for their future endeavors.
Contact Address: Elanthoor Devi Temple, Bhagavathikunnu, Pathanamthitta, India, Kerala
Phone Number:0468 226 3065