Adukathu Bhagavathy Temple
Adukathu Bhagavathy Temple is dedicated to the Mahishasura Mardini form of Goddess Durga. The temple is unique for two reasons: the offering of raw buffalo milk and the presence of turtles in the nearby pond, known as Amakulam. This ancient Bhagavathy temple is located three kilometers away from Velakunn.
The temple pond is teeming with turtles, which disappear during the summer when the pond dries up. However, they reappear when the pond is replenished after the monsoon rains.
Location
Molothumkav
Main Deity
Goddess Durga
Other Deities
Goddess Saraswathy, Vana Sasthavu and Rakteshwari Nagam.
Festivals
The temple celebrates Saraswati Puja during Navratri in September/October. The Annual temple festival is on Karthika star day in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam month.
Main Offerings
Feeding of tortoises of temple tank, Durga Puja, 4 Coconut Ganapathy Homam & Payasam.
How To Reach
By Air: Kannur International Airport is situated 106 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Kasargod Railway Station is situated 31.4 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Kasargod KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 30.3 KM from the Temple.