The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Kali, who is worshipped here in the form of Rudhiramahakali.
The Kovilakathumpadam Sree Rudhiramahakali Temple holds immense significance for devotees who seek the blessings and protection of Goddess Kali.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navratri
Navratri, meaning nine nights, is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her various forms. It is celebrated over a period of nine nights and ten days, typically in the month of Ashvin according to the Hindu lunar calendar. During Navratri, the temple reverberates with the sounds of devotional songs, prayers, and rituals performed to honor Goddess Kali.
Thrikkarthika
During Thrikkarthika, the Kovilakathumpadam Sree Rudhiramahakali Temple in Thrissur becomes adorned with countless oil lamps, illuminating the surroundings and creating a mesmerizing atmosphere of divinity and festivity. Devotees throng to the temple to offer prayers and witness the divine spectacle, commemorating the victory of light over darkness.
Contact Address: Vellarapilly Bhagavathy Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Karunakaran Nambiar Rd, Peringavu, Thrissur, Kerala 680020