തൃശ്ശൂരിലെ കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂർ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂർ ഭരണി മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ 7 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, അതുല്യമായ ആചാരങ്ങൾക്കും മഹത്തായ ഘോഷയാത്രകൾക്കും തീവ്രമായ ഭക്തിനിർഭരമായ ആഘോഷങ്ങൾക്കും പേരുകേട്ടതാണ്.
കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂർ ഭരണി 2026 | ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂർ തൃശൂർ | Kodungallur Bharani 2026 | Bagavathy Temple Kodungallur Thrissur
Kodungallur Bhadrakali (Bhagavathy) temple is considered as the Mother shrine for a large number of Bhadrakali temples established throughout Kerala. Among the legends, the earliest one is that the temple was established by Lord Parasurama.
He had established four Goddess Bhagavathy temples at Kanyakumari (that of Balambika), Kodungallur (that of Lokambika), Palakkad (that of Hemambika) and
Kollur in Karnataka (that of Mookambika). Among these, the fiercest form is that of the Goddess at
Kodungallur. Another legend is that the dynast Cheran Chenkuttuvan had installed the image of Kannaki,
later known as Kodungallur Bhagavathy. However, historians disagree with this story. When Srimad
Sankaracharya visited the temple, he experienced the divine powers of the deity and hence he installed
the Meru Chakra, which was worshipped by him, at the original seat of the temple and closed the room. It
is opened only on special occasions. He also prescribed the rituals to be followed in the temple. During
Mysorean invasions, the temple was destroyed, but the power of Goddess was invoked in a sword before
the attack and kept in a nearby Illam (Brahmin house).
When Tippu retreated, the power of the Goddess
was re-invoked and temple was renovated. The temple belonged to Kodungallur Kovilakam (royal family)
till 1949. In 1950, Cochin Devaswom Board took over the temple administration.
It is believed that the name Kodungallur was derived from Kodi-linga-puram (the land of 10 million Siva
lingas). Historians are of opinion that this place was perhaps the revenue collection centrer of Kudakons
(customs duty of the Chera rulers) for the goods coming to the nearby port and hence the place known as
Kudakonallur which later shortened to Kodungallur. In ancient period, the place was known in different
names. Jangli, Gingaleh, Cyngilin, Shinkali, Chinkli, Jinkall, Shenkala, Cynkali are some of them.
Columguria, Kudalingapuram, Kodunkaliyur, Thiruvallur, Ravivisvapuram, Balakreetapuram are some
other ancient names. To the Greeks and Romans it was Muziris. It was referred to as Muchiripattanam in Tamil works and epics. During the reign of Cheras the place was known as Mahodayapuram or
Mahodayapattanam. Another name given to the place is Thiruvanchikulam. The British called the place
Cranganore. Government of Kerala officially changed its name as Kodungallur.
Historically Kodungallur is an important place. It was a major port in the western coast and centre of trade
with foreigners. Islam, Jewish and Christianity entered India through Kodungallur. The first mosque in
India was established here. The flood of Periyar in 1341 AD damaged the port and the glory of
Kodungallur.
Kodungalloor Bharani 2026 | Bagavathy Temple Kodungalloor Thrissur
The Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagawati temple is
one of the grandest in Kerala. It is a month of festivities from
the Bharani asterism in the month of Kumbham to 7 days
after the Bharani asterism in the month of Meenam. The
festival usually starts with the ritual called Kozhikkallu modal
which involves the sacrifice of cocks and shedding of their
blood, which forms an important feature of this temple. The
members of the Kodungallur Bhagavathy temple are allowed
to participate in this ritual. It is to appease the goddess Kali
and her demons who take delight in blood offerings. Kavu
Theendal, another important event of the festival, overseen
by the King of Kodungallur where a horde of Vellichapads
(oracles) make a mad rush around the temple waving their
sabres in the air while the members of their retinue throw
objects (including cocks) over the inner quadrangle. They
make a wild cry of abuse at the goddess in bawdy language.
Their abuse is said to be accepted by the goddess followed
by the purification ceremony the next day. Chandanapoti
Charthal is yet another festival of smearing the image with
sandal paste.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kozhikkallu modal
• Kavu Theendal
• Chandanapoti Charthal
Temple Location
📍 Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, Pettumma, Kodungallur - 680664, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Kodungalloor - 650 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kodungalloor Private Bus Station - 700 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur Railway Station - 37 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 31 km
Contact
📞 +91 480 2803 061
