Palakkavu Bhagavathi Temple
The Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India. The temple is situated 5.7km North of Varkala City.
One important aspect of the temple is that the main deity appears as Bhadrakali, an avatar of Palakkavilamma. Karthika is considered as the star of the deity.
During the festive occasion when the entire village, irrespective of religious differences, erupt in festive mood. The streets are made colourful on the festival days with colourful processions. Tender coconut fronds and plantain leafstalks are also used for street decoration.
Location
Edava
Main Deity
Goddess Bhadrakali
Other Deities
Goddess Annapoorna, Lord Ganesh, Navagraham, Lord Adithyan (Sun), Lord Hanuman, Brahmarakshas, Yogeswaran, Naga Deities.
Festivals
The Karthika Thirunal Mahothsavam, Kumbha Bharani, Sreemadh Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yagnam, Prathista Varshikam, Mandalakalam - Festival in connection with the annual Utsavam of Sabarimala.
Main Offerings
One Day Pooja, Bhagavatseva, Ganapathyhomam, Rakthapushpanjali, Kumkumarchana.
How To Reach
By Air: Trivandrum International Airport is situated at 45.2KM from the temple.
By Rail: Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station is 5.9KM from the Temple.
By Road: Varkala KSRTC Bus Station is 6.1KM from the Temple.