Goddess Bhadrakali, also known as Bhadra Devi, is a fierce and powerful form of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. She is often depicted with multiple arms, wielding weapons such as swords, tridents, and shields, symbolizing her ability to protect her devotees and vanquish evil forces.
The temple is a significant center of worship and pilgrimage, attracting devotees seeking protection, prosperity, and divine grace from Goddess Bhadrakali.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Kumbha Thiruvathira Maholsavam
The Kumbha Thiruvathira Maholsavam at Vanchiyoor Bhagavathy Temple in Alamcode, Attingal, is a vibrant festival marked by elaborate rituals and fervent devotion. Devotees participate in special poojas, including the Samooha Pongala, where they collectively prepare and offer a traditional rice dish to the goddess, seeking her blessings for prosperity and well-being. The atmosphere during the festival is filled with spirituality and cultural fervor, drawing devotees from near and far to partake in the divine celebrations.
Bhagavatha Sapthahayanjam
During the Pongala festival at Vanchiyoor Bhagavathy Temple in Alamcode, Attingal, devotees, mostly women, gather to prepare a special offering known as Pongala. This ritual involves cooking rice, jaggery, coconut, and other ingredients in earthen pots over open fires, symbolizing devotion and gratitude to the goddess. The Pongala is then offered to the deity, believed to bless it with divine grace, and later distributed among the devotees as prasad.
Contact Address: Vanchiyoor Bhagavathy Temple, patla road,vanchiyoor,vanchiyoor.p.o,alamcode, Attingal, Kerala
