The Neelanchal Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga Devi, serving as a revered site of worship and devotion. As the main deity, Goddess Durga is worshipped fervently by devotees who visit the temple to seek her blessings and guidance.
The temple's rituals and festivals play a significant role in preserving cultural traditions and fostering spiritual harmony within the community.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Vaarshikam
The Prathishta Vaarshikam at the Neelanchal Devi Temple in Mottamoodu, Naruvamoodu, Trivandrum, Kerala, is an annual event observed during the Malayalam month of Medam. This significant occasion commemorates the consecration of the temple and involves elaborate rituals and ceremonies aimed at reaffirming the sanctity of the temple premises and honoring its main deity, Goddess Durga Devi. Devotees gather in large numbers to participate in prayers, make offerings, and engage in cultural programs that highlight the spiritual and cultural heritage of the temple, making it a revered and joyous celebration for worshippers and visitors alike.
Pongala
The Pongala festival at the Neelanchal Devi Temple in Mottamoodu, Naruvamoodu, Trivandrum, Kerala, is traditionally held on the Uthram star day during the Malayalam month of Medam. During this auspicious event, women gather to prepare Pongala, a sweet rice offering cooked in earthen pots, as a gesture of devotion and gratitude to Goddess Durga Devi, filling the temple precincts with prayers and communal harmony.
Contact Address: Neelanchal Bhagavathi Temple, Kavalayoor-Kulamuttam Road, Vettukadu, Kavalayoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695144
