The main deity of Chempakathinmood Mahaganapathy Temple is Lord Ganesha, who is worshipped in the form of Mahaganapathy. Lord Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom, success, and prosperity.
Devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha for the successful completion of endeavors and the removal of hurdles in their lives.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Installation Festival
The installation festival, also known as Pratishta Mahotsavam, is a sacred event held at Hindu temples to commemorate the consecration and installation of the deity's idol in the sanctum sanctorum. During this auspicious occasion, elaborate rituals, prayers, and ceremonies are performed by priests and devotees to invoke divine blessings and sanctify the temple premises.
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and beginnings. During this auspicious occasion, devotees worship Lord Ganesha with elaborate rituals, prayers, and offerings, seeking his blessings for prosperity, success, and the removal of obstacles in their lives.
Contact Address: Chempakathinmood Mahaganapathy Temple, Kattakkada, Thiruvananthapuram