The main deity, Vadayakshi, affectionately known as Yakshiamma, is worshipped for her protective and nurturing qualities, while Lord Ganesha is revered as a sub-deity, known for removing obstacles and being the god of beginnings.
The shrine built around a significant banyan tree. The temple's unique setting under the banyan tree creates a serene and spiritual atmosphere.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Vaarshikolsavam
The Vaarshikolsavam, or annual festival, at the Yakshi Amman Althara Devi Temple in Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, is celebrated with great fervor during the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February-March). This festival is marked by elaborate rituals, vibrant cultural programs, and various religious ceremonies dedicated to the temple's main deity, Vadayakshi (Yakshiamma), and the sub-deity, Lord Ganesha.
Navaratri Maholsavam
The Navaratri Maholsavam at the Yakshi Amman Althara Devi Temple in Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, is celebrated with devotion and grandeur over nine days, honoring Goddess Yakshiamma. The festival features daily poojas, special rituals, and cultural performances, drawing devotees who seek the goddess's blessings for prosperity and protection.
Contact Address: Yakshi Amman Althara Devi Temple, near BSNL Exchange, Althara Junction, Althara Nagar, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695010
Phone Number :0471 272 6161
