The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Bhagavathy, who is worshipped with great devotion by the local community and devotees from afar.
The temple holds significant religious importance in the region, hosting various rituals and ceremonies throughout the year to honor and seek blessings from Goddess Bhagavathy.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Maholsavam
The Maholsavam at the Puliyara Bhagavathy Temple in Ottasekharamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is celebrated during the Malayalam month of Meenam. This festival includes the grand procession known as Ezhunnallath, where the deity Goddess Bhagavathy is ceremonially taken out in a procession adorned with traditional attire and accompanied by devotional music and rituals, attracting devotees who participate with fervor in this auspicious event.
Pongala
During Pongala at the Puliyara Bhagavathy Temple in Ottasekharamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, women gather to prepare a special offering of sweet rice pudding in earthen pots as a symbolic gesture of devotion to Goddess Bhagavathy. This ritual is performed with prayers and chants, creating a vibrant atmosphere of spirituality and communal harmony within the temple precincts.
Contact Address: Puliyara Bhagavathi Temple, Chemboor, Ottasekharamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695125
