The main deity of the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali, who is believed to bless devotees with solutions to their problems.
Devotees from various parts of Kerala visit the temple to participate in the celebrations and seek the blessings of Goddess Bhadrakali.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Mandala Chirappu Maholsavam
The Thookkam Nercha is a significant ritual performed at the Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple during its annual festival in the Malayalam month of Kumbham . This unique ritual involves devotees being suspended from a scaffold with hooks pierced into their skin as an offering to Goddess Bhadrakali, symbolizing their devotion and penance. The Thookkam Nercha attracts a large number of devotees who come to witness the ritual and seek the blessings of the deity, believing that their prayers and problems will be addressed by the goddess.
Paranettu Maholsavam
The Paranettu Maholsavam at Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple includes the dramatic Nilathilpou ritual, which reenacts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and the demon Darika. This vibrant and intense ritual symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, with Kali ultimately killing Darika. The spectacle, which is a key highlight of the festival, draws large crowds of devotees who gather to witness and celebrate this powerful representation of divine justice and protection.
Contact Address: Kulathoor Phanamugham Devi Temple, Kulathoor, Uchakkada po,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695506
Phone Number :97460 60878
