Aryankuzhi Devi Temple
Aryankuzhi Devi Temple enshrines a Swayambhu (self originated) Panchaloha idol of Goddess Parvati – a manifestation of Goddess Shakti. It is a famous devi temple located at Aryankuzhi, Trivandrum district.
Legend has it that when a few children were playing, one kid fell down on a sedimentary rock and the rock started bleeding. Astrologers confirmed the presence of divinity in the stone and raised a temple.
Location
Thampanoor
Main Deity
Goddess Parvathy
Other Deities
Lord Ganesha, Lord Nagaraja, Brahmarakshasu, Lord Maadan Thampuran and Goddess Yakshi Amma.
Festivals
Navarathri, Vrishchika Mahotsavam, Vishu. The annual festival is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Meenam.
Main Offerings
Raktha Pushpanjali, Kadum Payasam, Ganapathy Homam.
How To Reach
By Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is situated 5.6 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station is situated 3.6 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 4.2 KM from the Temple.