Situated about 7 km from Pandalam and 12 km from Pathanamthitta town, the temple is easily accessible and is located just 2 km from National Highway 183A. Surrounded by a serene rural landscape, the temple provides a peaceful and divine atmosphere for worship and meditation. Along with the main deity Goddess Kali, the temple also houses several sub-deities including Lord Ganesha, Lord Krishna, Naga Rajav, Naga Yakshi, Rekshassu, Yogeeshwaran, Yakshi Amma and Madan Swamy reflecting the rich tradition of Kerala’s temple worship culture. The annual festival of Sri Oripurathu Bhagavathi Temple is a grand spiritual celebration marked by traditional rituals, devotional offerings, and cultural performances. One of the most unique and important rituals performed during the festival is the “Thookkam” offering, which is a traditional ritual associated with deep devotion and faith. This ritual draws large numbers of devotees and spectators making the festival a significant event in the region’s cultural calendar.
The temple celebrates various festivals with grandeur, including special poojas, abhishekams, and cultural programs that foster a deep sense of devotion and community among worshippers.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Meda Bharani Utsavam
Meda Bharani Utsavam is one of the most important annual festivals celebrated at Sri Oripurathu Bhagavathi Temple, located in Thattayil near Adoor in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the presiding deity of the temple, this festival is observed with deep devotion and traditional rituals during the Malayalam month of Medam. Devotees from various parts of Kerala gather at the temple to take part in the sacred celebrations and seek blessings from the Goddess.
During the festival, the temple is filled with spiritual energy through special poojas, deeparadhana, and elaborate rituals conducted by the temple priests. The highlight of Meda Bharani Utsavam is the traditional Thookkam offering, performed by devotees as a symbol of intense faith and surrender to the Goddess. The atmosphere becomes highly devotional with the chanting of mantras, traditional percussion music, and offerings of flowers and lamps.
Thookkam Festival
The annual festival of Sri Oripurathu Bhagavathi Temple is another major celebration marked by grand rituals and devotional activities. This festival is widely known for the sacred Thookkam ritual, which is an important offering performed by devotees as an act of devotion and fulfillment of vows. The ritual is considered highly powerful and is deeply rooted in the temple’s ancient traditions.
During the annual festival, the temple witnesses vibrant celebrations including special poojas, processions, and traditional art forms of Kerala. The entire temple complex is decorated beautifully, and the spiritual atmosphere is enhanced by devotional songs, temple drums, and lamps. Devotees believe that participating in this festival brings protection, prosperity, and divine blessings from Goddess Kali.
The annual festival of Sri Oripurathu Bhagavathi Temple stands as a symbol of Kerala’s rich temple culture, blending devotion, tradition, and community harmony into a spiritually uplifting experience.
Contact Address: Sri Oripurathu Bagavathi Temple, Orippuram, Parakara, Thattayil, Pandalam Thekkekara, Kerala 691525
Phone Number: 0468 235 0466
