Azhakiyakavu Devi Temple
Azhakiyakavu Bhagavathy Temple, located at Palluruthy, near Kochi in Ernakulam, is a famous temple dedicated to the sixteen armed Goddess Bhadrakali.
This temple has a four feet high 'Dara Vigraha' of Bhagavathy in an 8 acre land. The temple faces the east and has five poojas daily. Chennas perform tantras at this temple.
The temple is famous for the annual Pattuthalapoli festival which begins every year from 1st of the Malayalam month of Makaram (January). The festival which lasts for around 25 days receives the largest number of Nattu Thalam, an offering to the goddess in Ernakulam.
During the festival days a ritual called Brahminipattu will be conducted in the specially arranged panthal, (dais). Vadakkumpuram Guruthi is another ritual held as part of the Pattuthalapoli festival.
Location
Palluruthy
Main Deity
Goddess Bhadrakali
Other Deities
Siva, Sastha (Lord Aiyappa), Ganapathy, Yakshi and Nagam.
Festivals
Pattuthalapoli festival, Meena Bharani
Main Offerings
Vadakkumpuram Guruthi, Chanthattam.
How To Reach
By Air - Cochin International Airport is the nearest Airport which is 46.7KM away
By Rail - Ernakulam South Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 7.3KM away
By Road - Ernakulam KSRTC Bus station is situated 9.9KM from the Temple.