Malayalapuzha Devi Temple
About Malayalapuzha Devi Temple
Located in Malayalappuzha town near Pathanamthitta in Kerala, this sacred temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce manifestation of the divine feminine who vanquished the demon Darika. The temple houses a 5.5-foot-tall idol crafted from katu sarkara yogam, a rare and special preparation. The shrine is renowned for its exquisite wall paintings, intricate stone carvings, and architectural elements including a unique statue of Goddess Parvati feeding baby Ganapathy. Sub-deities within the temple include Veera Bhadra at the sanctum entrance, Brahma Rakshas, Nagaraja, and a swayambu Shiva Linga. The temple attracts over 100,000 devotees weekly, with Tuesday and Friday being particularly popular days. Devotees visit seeking prosperity, protection, matrimonial alliances, employment, and business success. The temple is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board and is notable for performing Satha Kodi Archana, a unique ritual performed here.
How to reach
You may also visit
Tiger Cave
5Tiger Cave Temple is a Buddhist monastery complex near Krabi, Thailand, featuring a challenging 1,260-step ascent to a hilltop summit crowned with a Golden Buddha statue and panoramic limestone vistas.
Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Kanhor
A small shrine dedicated to Sant Gajanan Maharaj located in Kanhor, constructed by devotees as part of the broader network of temples honoring this revered Maharashtra saint.
Chokkeeswarar Temple
Chokkeeswarar Temple in Kancheepuram is a ninth-century Hindu shrine built during the Chola dynasty and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.