The deity is believed to bestow blessings and protection upon her devotees, symbolizing divine grace and feminine energy.
The temple, nestled in a serene setting, serves as a sacred space for devotees to offer prayers and seek solace in the presence of the divine goddess.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navarathri Maholsavam
During the Navarathri Maholsavam at the Sree Alukadu Devi Temple in Poonthura, Trivandrum, elaborate rituals and celebrations take place to honor Goddess Bhagavathy in her various forms. Devotees gather to participate in the nine-day festival, marked by special poojas, cultural performances, and spiritual discourses. Vidyarambham, the initiation of education, is a significant aspect of the festival, where children are introduced to learning by tracing letters in grains of rice or sand under the guidance of priests, symbolizing the beginning of their educational journey under the auspices of the divine goddess.
Chithra Pournami Ponkala Mahotsavam
The Sree Alukadu Devi Temple in Poonthura, Trivandrum, is renowned for its grand Chithra Pournami Ponkala Mahotsavam, an annual festival celebrated with immense fervor and enthusiasm. During this festival, the temple premises come alive with the melodious strains of traditional music, captivating dance performances, and vibrant cultural events, creating an atmosphere of joy and devotion. Devotees from distant places throng to participate in this auspicious occasion, offering Ponkala and seeking blessings from the divine goddess with heartfelt prayers and devotion.
Contact Address: Sree Alukadu Devi Temple, Alukad Road, Poonthura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695026
Phone Number :9995792326
