The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadradevi and Lord Subrahmanya, attracting devotees for blessings of protection and prosperity.
With its traditional Kerala temple architecture and spiritually vibrant ambiance, it serves as a significant center of devotion and cultural heritage in the region.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Prathishta Vaarshikam
Prathishta Vaarshikam (consecration day) celebrated each Makaram (January-February) is marked by a deep sense of devotion and ritual splendor. In the morning, the idol is ritually purified and adorned during Kalasha Abhishekam, followed by Deeparadhana in the evening amidst the glow of oil lamps and devotional chants.
Thaipooyam
Thaipooyam, celebrated in the month of Makaram, is a vibrant festival dedicated to Lord Murugan. The rituals include pongala (offering by women), kavadi procession by devotees carrying ornate structures as an act of devotion, and abhishekam (sacred bathing of the deity) performed with milk and holy water, symbolizing purification and surrender.
Contact Address: Onivaram Sree Bhadradevi-Skandapuri Temple, Valakkadu, Elamba, Mudakkal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695103
Phone Number: 9846355838
