This ancient temple holds significant spiritual importance for devotees who worship Goddess Veppilamaari Amman as a manifestation of the divine feminine energy.
Devotees visit the temple to offer prayers, perform rituals, and seek blessings for various aspects of their lives, including health, wealth, and well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Manjal Neerattu
Manjal Neerattu, a traditional rite observed at the Melamcode Veppilamaari Amman Temple involves devotees splashing boiling turmeric water on their bodies using a thengin pookola. This unique ritual is believed to purify the body and soul, ward off evil spirits, and bestow blessings of health and prosperity. Devotees participate in Manjal Neerattu with deep devotion, seeking divine grace and protection from the goddess Veppilamaari Amman.
Pournami Pooja
Pournami Pooja at the Melamcode Veppilamaari Amman Temple devotees have the opportunity to offer Pournami Pongala, a special type of offering made on the full moon day. This ritual involves preparing Pongala, a sweet dish made of rice, jaggery, and coconut, and cooking it in earthen pots on open fires within the temple premises. Devotees believe that by participating in this sacred offering, they can seek the blessings of the goddess for prosperity, well-being, and fulfillment of their wishes.
Contact Address: Melamcode Veppilamaari Amman Temple, Anayara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029
