The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Sreedevi, also known as Goddess Bhadrakali, who is a powerful and benevolent form of the Mother Goddess.
The outer walls of the nalambalam are adorned with beautiful mural paintings depicting various mythological scenes and stories from Hindu scriptures.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Annual Festival
The annual Kumbha Bharani festival at the Koodal Sreedevi Temple is renowned for its grand procession featuring caparisoned elephants and Kala, which are huge effigies of decorated twin oxen. The celebration includes the traditional Thalappoli, where women carry lamps in a ceremonial procession. The festival is marked by elaborate pujas and rituals, attracting numerous devotees.
Karthika Pongala
Karthika Pongala is a significant ritual observed during the month of Makaram. This auspicious event involves women devotees preparing a special offering called pongala (a sweet dish made of rice, jaggery, and coconut) in makeshift hearths around the temple. The offering is made to seek the blessings of the Goddess Sreedevi, and it symbolizes devotion and community participation, with thousands of women coming together to cook and pray.
Contact Address: Koodal Sreedevi Temple, Koodal Post, Pathanamthitta Dist, Main Road, Koodal, Kerala 689693
Phone Number:0468 2268068
