Kallil Bhagavati Temple
Kallil Temple is 8 km away from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is one of the most ancient Hindu temple in Kerala. It is a protected monument under Kerala State Department of Archaeology. The temple is cut from a huge rock and a climb of 120 steps leads to the temple.
History has it that the temple used to be a Jain temple. which was later transformed as a Hindu temple consequent on the decline of Jainism and insurgence of Aryans in the 9th century. The idol which was worshipped here was that of Jain Goddess Padmavathy. Vardhamana Mahaveera was also worshipped. Now these two idols are worshipped as Goddess Bhagavathy and Lord Siva.
Kallil, the place where the temple is located means “on the rock”. There are 3 Pujas held daily in the Temple.
Location
Perumbavoor
Main Deity
Goddess Durga & Lord Siva
Other Deities
Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, Lord Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa and Naga Deities.
Festivals
The eight day festival is held on kartika in the Malayalam month of Vrichikam (November-December).
Main Offerings
Idithozhal - A mixture of raw-rice, betal leaves, areca nuts, lime and turmeric are ground neatly and offered to the deity and the remnant is distributed among the devotees as prasadam.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport situated 23.6 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Aluva KSRTC Bus station is 25.8 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Aluva Railway Station is 25.7 KM from the Temple.