Bhadrakali is worshipped as a powerful deity, often depicted with multiple arms, holding various weapons, and standing over the slain demon.
Daily pujas and offerings are conducted at the temple to propitiate the Goddess. Devotees offer prayers, light lamps, and make offerings of flowers, coconuts, and fruits to seek the blessings of Bhadrakali.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Niraputhari
The Niraputhari festival, which marks the beginning of the harvest season, holds special significance in this temple. It is celebrated with great fervor, symbolizing the abundance of nature and the commencement of the agricultural cycle. Devotees participate in various rituals and offerings, expressing gratitude for the bountiful harvest and seeking blessings for prosperity and abundance in the coming year.
Ahoratra Ramayana Parayanam
Ahoratra Ramayana Parayanam refers to a practice in which the Hindu scripture Ramayana is recited in its entirety over the course of one day. Similar to how the Mahabharata, another major Hindu epic, is recited in its entirety over several days as part of Parayanam. This involves reading all the parts of the Ramayana, typically divided into sections, in a continuous manner within a single day.
Contact Address: Pachalloor Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Sree Bhadra Nagar, Pachalloor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695027
Phone Number: 0471 238 3866
