The main deity of the temple is Goddess Annapoorneswari, who is worshipped as the bestower of food and nourishment. Devotees seek her blessings for abundance, prosperity, and fulfillment of their dietary needs.
: The temple holds immense cultural, religious, and spiritual significance for the local community and devotees who worship Goddess Annapoorneswari.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Vaarshikam
The Prathishta Vaarshikam at Erichalloor Annapoorneswari Temple in Plamoottukada, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, observed during the month of Meenam, is an annual ritual marking the anniversary of the temple's consecration. Devotees gather to participate in special prayers, rituals, and ceremonies conducted to honor the deity and commemorate the establishment of the sacred shrine.
Kalathil Pongala
During the Kalathil Pongala festival at Erichalloor Annapoorneswari Temple in Plamoottukada, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, devotees prepare and offer Pongala as a sacred offering to Goddess Annapoorneswari. This special ritual involves cooking rice porridge in earthen pots on open fires within the temple premises. Thousands of women participate in this act of devotion, seeking the blessings of the goddess for abundance, prosperity, and fulfillment of their needs.
Contact Address: Erichalloor Annapoorneswari Temple,Plamoottukada, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695122
