The temple is located in Chottanikkara via Thripunithura, 15km from
Kochi. The presiding deity here is Durga Bhagavathy also known by various
names such as Bhadrakali, Saraswati, Amman etc. The goddess is worshipped
here in her three forms, one after another- as Saraswathy in the morning,
Bhadrakali in the noon and Durga in the evening. There is also one more
temple as a part of the complex where the deity is Bhadrakali Devi. The
major festival 'Makam Thozhal' falls during Feb-March every year for a
period of 9 days. This temple is famous for the healing powers,
especially relating to mental illness and disorders. |
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