This revered shrine is a sacred abode where devotees worship Goddess Bhadrakali, seeking her divine blessings for protection, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.
Bhadrakali is depicted as a fierce and powerful goddess, often portrayed with multiple arms wielding various weapons, symbolizing her ability to protect her devotees and destroy evil forces.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Bharani Maholsavam
The Thengumvila Bhadrakali Temple celebrates the Bharani Maholsavam with great enthusiasm, featuring various rituals and customs. During this festival, devotees participate in special ceremonies such as Villin Thookam (hanging of spears) and Urul Nercha (offering of large brass vessels filled with offerings). The atmosphere is filled with devotion and fervor as devotees seek blessings from Goddess Bhadrakali for prosperity, protection, and spiritual well-being.
Pongala
Pongala is a unique and significant ritual offering made to the Goddess, particularly popular in Kerala. During the Pongala festival, devotees gather in large numbers to prepare a special dish called "Pongala" consisting of rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients. This mixture is cooked in earthen pots on makeshift stoves, and then offered to the Goddess as a symbol of devotion and gratitude.
Contact Address: Thengumvila Bhagavathy Temple, Mudapuram - Muttappalam Rd, Koonthalloor, Kerala 695305
Phone Number: 0470 264 1578
