Goddess
Goddess Bhagavathy is the main deity of this temple, facing in North direction. Here Goddess has Eight hands with various attributes and among those eight hands of Goddess Bhadrakali, One hand is holding the head of an Asura, another a sword, an anklet and another a bell.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Paravur KSRTC Bus Stand |
11.5 KM | 0471-2463799 |
 Irinjalakuda Railway Station |
20.6 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
28.9 KM | 0484 261 0115 |
Architecture
Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple is facing in North direction and built in Kerala style of architecture. It is said that Ilango Adigal,the younger brother of Chenguttavan wrote an inscription (Sila Phalakam)at a place close to Kodungallur town. The main idol of Goddess Bhagavathy is made of wood of the Jackfruit tree. The temple is situated in the middle of a plot of land about ten acres, surrounded by banyan and peepal trees. The srikovil is facing north. The western chamber of the inner temple is the seat of Sapthamatrukas (Seven Mothers) who also face north. The idols of Ganapathi and Veerabhadra are found in the chamber, one facing east and the other facing west, respectively. To the left of the temple sits a small stone structure called 'the Samadhi of Vysoori', perhaps a medieval shrine for a deity of smallpox, chicken pox, mumps and other contagious diseases. Devotees make offerings of turmeric powder, sprinkled and rubbed on its walls. About fifty metres further is a sacred pond called (Pushkarini), where devotees bathe before entering the main shrine. It is believed that this pond was created by the goddess by striking the ground with her sword.
Religious Significance
Mythology of Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple : There are several myths related to the establishment of Kurumba Bhagavathy shrine. According to a famous legend, people of Kerala and the sage Parashurama was threatened by a demon named Daruka So, the sage requested Lord Shiva to help him defeat the demon and save the people. Upon Lord Shiva's instructions, a temple with the statue of Goddess Bhadrakali was built. Hence, Sage Parashurama consecrates the icon of Bhagavathy and she kills the demon Daruka.
History
Kodungallur Bhadrakali Temple is said to be one of the ancient temples in Kerala and it is believed that the temple gained prominence during the reign of the Chera dynasty. Another belief is that, this was a Shiva Temple earlier and later became an abode of the Goddess when Parashurama installed the statue of Goddess Kali. The temple was built by Cheraman Perumal. There is a Srichakra installed in this temple which is installed by Jagadguru Sri Aadi Sankaracharya.The Srichakra was installed close to the Garbhalaya.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Sevas
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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