Pannaykkadu Devi Temple
The temple is located in Paravoor, Kollam, and is dedicated to Bhagavathy. It is a family temple that is over 150 years old and is situated near the Puttingal Devi Temple. Initially, it was a serpent grove (Sarppakavu), but later an idol of the goddess was consecrated, and Goddess Bhadrakali resides in the Murti.
Naga Puja or Ayilya Pooja is conducted during the Ayilyam days, dedicated to the serpent god and goddesses - Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. It is performed on the Ayilyam day in the Hindu months with much pomp and splendor. The main offering is the Noorum Palum. Large numbers of devotees throng the temple during this period to seek blessings and remove obstacles from their lives.
Location
Paravur
Main Deity
Sree Bhadrakali
Other Deities
Ganapathy (Ganesh), Yogeeshwar, Brahmarakshas, Nagaraja, Nagyakshi
Festivals
Annual Festival in January during the Thiruvonam Star. Naga Pooja is also conducted on Ayilyams.
Main Offerings
Utsava Pooja, Vayana Pooja & Payasam, Vayana Charthu, Archana, Devi Pooja, Ganapathy Pooja, Ayilya Pooja, Swayamvara Pushparchana, Shathrusamhara Pooja, Raktha Pushpanjali, Ganapathy Homam, Payasa Nivedhyam, Muzhukappu, Mugha Charthu.
How To Reach
By Air - Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the nearest Airport which is 55.1KM away
By Rail - Paravur Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 1KM away
By Road - Pannaykkadu Devi Temple is well connected with other major cities, also cabs and other private vehicles ply directly to the temple.