The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali Devi, who is renowned as the Goddess of War and is one of the most ferocious forms of Goddess Adi Parashakti.
Sri Karimankulam Devi Temple is a revered spiritual site where devotees worship Goddess Bhadrakali Devi, seeking her powerful blessings for protection and strength.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thrikkodiyettu Maholsavam
At Sri Karimankulam Devi Temple the Thrikkodiyettu Maholsavam is celebrated in the month of Meenam. The festivities include Ganapathi Homam, Kalasha Pooja, Narayaneeya Parayanam, Thottampattu, Deeparadhana, Maalappuram Pattu, and Annadanam. Additionally, the celebration features Devi Mahatmya Parayanam, Thalapoli, and a grand Ghoshayatra, bringing together devotees in a vibrant display of devotion and cultural heritage.
Navaratri
During the Navaratri festival at Sri Karimankulam Devi Temple special rituals such as Pooja Veyppu and Saraswathy Pooja are performed with great devotion. Devotees venerate books and instruments, symbolizing the worship of knowledge and learning, and participate in Vidyarambham, marking the initiation of children into the world of letters. The festival also includes Ayudha Pooja, where tools and implements are worshipped, emphasizing the sanctity of work and skills.
Contact Address: Sri Karimankulam Devi Temple, Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695013
Phone Number: 092072 65336
