Aravukadu Sreedevi Temple
Aravukad Sreedevi Temple is ancient shrine dedicated to Mother Goddess Bhadrakali. The Idol here is represented in her fierce form – the one assumed to kill the mighty demon Daruka. The popular belief is that the Goddess washed her sword filled with blood of the demon in the pond located here. This pond is still conserved very holy.
The idol is designed out of Krishna Sila. Although the main murti present here is of the fierce form of goddess, she takes the motherly form Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Parvati to bless her children. The Devi of Aravukad temple is said to be the sister of the Devi of Kannichakulangara and Kodungalloor.
In Ancient times this Temple was in the custody of Brahmins but during the invasion of Tipu Sultan they left the place in fear, handing over the Temple to a family residing nearly in Komarathussery. They in turn handed it over to five branches of S.N.D.P Union. Subsequently these S.N.D.P branches handed it over to all Hindus of 10 ‘Karas’ south from Neerkunnam to north up to Kalarkode.
Location
Punnapra
Main Deity
Sree Bhadrakali
Other Deities
Lord Shiva, Goddess Saraswathi, Gosala Krishnan, Kodum Kali, Navgrahas and Subrahmanya Swami
Festivals
The main festival in the temple is observed from Bharani Nakshatra to Pooram Nakshatram. Pongala is observed on Makayiram nakshatra day in Makaram month.
Main Offerings
Arunazhi Payasam, Swayamvara Pushpanjali (performed on Mondays for good marriage alliance), Guruthi.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated at 89.9 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Ambalapuzha Railway Station is 7.2 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Punnapra Market Junction Bus Stop is 550 Mtrs from the Temple.