Kodimoottil Sri Bhadrakaali Temple

Hindu temple in Kerala, India

8°48′52.6″N 76°45′38.6″E / 8.814611°N 76.760722°E / 8.814611; 76.760722[1]ArchitectureTypeArchitecture of KeralaSpecificationsTemple(s)OneElevation78.51 m (258 ft)

Kodimoottil Sri Bhadrakaali Temple is the most famous temple in Parippally, Kollam in Kerala, India. The "Prathista" (idol) in this temple is Bhadrakali devi. Shiva, Ganapathi, Navagrahangal are also there as Upaprathista.

Location

This temple is located with the geographic coordinates of 8°48′52.6″N 76°45′38.6″E / 8.814611°N 76.760722°E / 8.814611; 76.760722 at an altitude of about 78.51 m above the mean sea level.

Festivals

There are a number of utsavams in this temple. The mahotsavam is held every year during the month of March for ten days, starting with the pongala. Ladies from all parts of Kollam and Trivandrum districts participate in it.^[1]^[2] Gajamela, an elephant procession, is the main attraction of the Mahotsavam, which occurs on the tenth day.^[3]

The temple is managed by Ezhava (Chekaver) community, but people from all castes participate in the festival. Navarathri is also celebrated here as a festival.

References

^ "Hundreds offer Pongala". The Hindu. 1 March 2008. Archived from the original on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
^ "Temple fete from March 2". The Hindu. 27 February 2007. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
^ "Parippally Gajamela". Keralatourism.org. Retrieved 20 February 2011.