The main deity worshipped at the Thalaikode Sri Chamundeswari Temple is Goddess Chamundeswari, who is revered for her fierce and protective nature. She is often depicted riding a lion and wielding weapons, symbolizing her power and authority over evil forces.
The temple holds significant religious importance for devotees who visit to offer prayers and seek blessings from Goddess Chamundeswari. The deity is believed to bestow protection, courage, and victory upon her worshippers.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri
Navaratri, meaning nine nights, is a major festival dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine, particularly Goddess Chamundeswari. The festival spans nine nights and ten days, with each day devoted to a different form of the goddess. Navaratri is celebrated with prayers, rituals, cultural programs, and processions, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Pongala
Thalaikode Sri Chamundeswari Temple in Mukkola, Trivandrum, hosts the traditional Pongala festival, where thousands of devotees gather to prepare a sweet rice pudding offering for the goddess. During Pongala, the temple premises transform into a sea of devotees, and the aroma of cooking fills the air as women cook the Pongala in small earthen pots.
Contact Address: Thalaikode Sri Chamundeswari Temple,Mukkola, Mulloor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
