The main deity of the temple is Goddess Bhagavathy, revered for her power and benevolence. The temple also includes sub-deities such as Lord Ganapathy, Nagar, Yakshiyamma, and Madan Thampuran, each holding a significant place in the temple's spiritual activities.
Devotees visit this temple to seek blessings for prosperity, protection, and overall well-being, participating in various rituals and festivals that honor these deities and their divine powers.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri Maholsavam
Navaratri Maholsavam, celebrated over nine days, includes various significant rituals dedicated to different aspects of the divine feminine. Saraswathy Pooja is performed during the final three days, worshipping Goddess Saraswathy with books and musical instruments. The festival concludes with Vidyarambham, where young children are initiated into the world of letters, marking their first step in education under the goddess's blessings.
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is celebrated with fervor, including rituals like Ganapathy Homam where 108 coconuts are often used as offerings to Lord Ganesha. Special poojas and offerings are made throughout the day to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha for prosperity, success, and the removal of obstacles in devotees' lives.
Contact Address: Chenkal Kuttamath Bhagavathi Temple, Chenkal, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695132
