This ancient temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce and powerful form of the divine feminine, representing strength, protection, and the destruction of evil.
Goddess Bhadrakali, the presiding deity, is worshipped with deep reverence by devotees who seek her blessings for courage, protection, and prosperity.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Pongala Maholsavam
Pongala Maholsavam is a significant festival celebrated at various temples in Kerala, including theSree Kodakkattil Bhagavathy Temple in Valloor, Thrissur. During this festival, which usually falls in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, thousands of women gather to prepare a special offering called Pongala in earthen pots.
Kalamezhuthu Pattu
Kalamezhuthu Pattu is a traditional ritual art form performed at Sree Kodakkattil Bhagavathy Temple, where intricate patterns representing Goddess Bhadrakali are drawn on the temple floor using natural powders and colors. Accompanied by rhythmic music and chanting, skilled artists meticulously create these elaborate designs as a form of worship and offering to the deity. Devotees witness this sacred art, believing it to invoke the presence and blessings of Goddess Bhadrakali, fostering spiritual connection and divine grace.
Contact Address: Sree Kodakkattil Bhagavathy Temple, Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala 680664
