Thrikkavu Temple
Thrikkavu Sri Durga Bhagavathy Temple is an ancient Temple situated in Ponnani, Malapuram District, Kerala. It is considered one of the 108 Durga temples consecrated by Lord Parasurama in Kerala. The temple was Plundered and destroyed by Tipu Sultan's army (Malabar Gazetteer). After dismantling and destroying the idol, Tipu converted the Thrikkavu Temple into an ammunition depot in Ponnani (Malabar Manual). The Zamorin renovated these temples to some extent.
The Devi is here in her Chathurbhaahu (four arms) form with Chakra (disc), Sankha (conch), Varada (in a boon-conferring pose) and katibadha (arm rest in the hip). Thrikkavu Bhagavathy is believed to be "Sarvabeeshtapradhayini" (one who grants all wishes) and numerous bhakthas have stories legion to tell of her supreme benevolence. The Bhagavathy is worshipped in three different forms: Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
Location
Ponnani
Main Deity
Goddess Durga
Other Deities
Lord Krishna, Mahaganapathi, Sidhi Vinayakan, Moola Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Hanuman, Naga Raja, Naga Yakshi, Naga Pratishtas and Brahma Rakshass.
Festivals
Navarathri Mahotsavam, The Vrishchicka Mandala mahotsavam (festival) is celebrated during the entire period of mandalam season.
Main Offerings
Sooktha Pushpanjali, Kadum Payasam, Koottupayasam, Chandanam Charthal, Vadamala, Ganapathi Homam, Rakshassinu Puja & Naga Puja.
How To Reach
By Air: Calicut International Airport is situated 54.4 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Tirur Railway Station is situated 20.2 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Edappal KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 14 KM from the Temple.