Vadakkedath Sree Bhagavathi Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Annapoorneshwari and Lord Vishnu. The main deity, Annapoorneshwari, is worshipped as the bestower of food and nourishment, while Lord Vishnu is revered as Maya Swami, symbolizing the cosmic illusion.
Devotees flock to this sacred site to seek blessings for abundance, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thalapoli Maholsavam
Thalapoli Maholsavam at Vadakkedath Sree Bhagavathi Temple is a grand festival celebrated with fervor and devotion. Thalapoli, which translates to "sacred lamp procession," is a symbolic ritual where devotees carry lit oil lamps adorned on a ceremonial plate (thalapoli) as an offering to the deity.
Pongala
The Pongala offering at Vadakkedath Sree Bhagavathi Temple is a sacred ritual where devotees prepare a special dish called Pongala as an offering to the goddess Annapoorneshwari. This ritual is usually performed during festivals and auspicious occasions, where thousands of women gather around the temple premises to cook Pongala in earthen pots using rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients.
Contact Address: Vadakkedath Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Kallur Vadakkummuri, Annamanada, Kerala 680741
Phone Number: 94007 41441
