Isakki Amman is a revered goddess in South Indian tradition, often depicted as a young woman adorned in a red dress, symbolizing strength and auspiciousness.
She is typically depicted holding a child in one hand, signifying maternal compassion and protection, while wielding a trident in the other, symbolizing her power to overcome evil forces.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Amman Kodai Maholsavam
The Amman Kodai Maholsavam is an eagerly anticipated annual festival held in April at the Pettah Melamcode Eshakki Amman Devi Temple in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram. Devotees flock to the temple to partake in the vibrant festivities, which include special rituals, prayers, cultural performances, and feasting, all dedicated to honoring the goddess Isakki Amman.
Manjal Neerattu
Manjal Neerattu is a unique ritual observed in certain temples, where devotees engage in the act of splashing boiling turmeric water on their bodies as an offering to the deity. This ritual is often performed using a "thengin pookola," a traditional vessel made of coconut shell or metal, filled with the boiling turmeric water. Devotees partake in Manjal Neerattu as a form of devotion and penance, seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual purification.
Contact Address: Pettah Melamcode Eshakki Amman Devi Temple, Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Phone Number :9562471300
