Palkulangara Devi Temple
The Palkulangara Devi Temple situated in the western side of Thiruvanathapuram is hardly one and a half kilometers away from the West Fort gate. Palkulangara can be translated as Pal - Milk, Kulam - Pond, Kara - Banks.
Legend has it that Arjuna installed the main deity in Palkulangara Devi Temple. After installing the god, Arjuna sent an arrow to the ground to a pond of milk, that was used for Abhishekam. The temple is an excellent example of Kerala Vasthu Vidya.
Location
Sangeetha Nagar
Main Deity
Goddess Parvati as Goddess Tripura Sundari & Goddess Bhadrakali.
Other Deities
Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi, Lord Ayyappan, Brahma Rakshasa, Veerabhadra & Navagraha
Festivals
Meena Bharani, Vinakaya Chathurthi, Karthika Maholsavam.
Main Offerings
Archana, Pushpanjali, Kaum Payasam.
How To Reach
By Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is situated 3.1 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station is situated 3.4 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 3.6 KM from the Temple.