The main deity of the temple is Goddess Kurumba Bhagavathy, who is worshipped in her fierce Durga form.Devotees honor her as a powerful and protective goddess, seeking her blessings for courage, protection, and the destruction of evil forces.
The temple is a hub of spiritual activity, hosting regular poojas and vibrant annual festivals like Navaratri and Kaliyatta Maholsavam, where various rituals and ceremonies are performed with great devotion.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Dinam
Prathishta Dinam at Malappurath Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, celebrated in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, marks the anniversary of the deity's consecration. The festivities include Thottam Pattu, traditional songs sung to invoke the goddess's blessings, and Guruthi, a ritual offering performed to appease the deity and ensure protection and prosperity.
Pongala
At Malappurath Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Pongala is a major ritual where women devotees prepare and offer a sweet rice porridge to the goddess. This offering symbolizes devotion and seeks the blessings of the goddess for prosperity and well-being.
Contact Address: Malappurath Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Chengaloor, Thrissur, Kerala 680312
