The Bhagavathy Temple, Pathanamthitta, Kerala India

The Bhagavathy Temple is an evidence of ancient architecture. It manifests exquisite craftsmanship through the grand and elaborate wall paintings and graceful stone figurines. The Bhagavathy Temple is positioned in Malayalappuzha which is a 9 km drive from Pathanamthitta. Thought the temple is dedicated to Goddess Mookambika; the Devi idol in the temple resembles the esteemed Bhadrakali. The annual temple festival is celebrated in February and March that lasts for 11 days. The main events associated with this temple include the festival of “pattustavam’, which is reverence of the Gods and Goddesses with devotional songs, and the Shiva Ratri. The Bhagavathy Temple is also one of the leading pilgrimage centres in Pathanamthitta. A trip to this temple in the festival time is a must.

The Goddess Bhagavthy Temple at Malayalappuzha is located 9 kilometers from Pathanamthitta town, through Kumbazha in Kerala. The name Malayalappuzha is believed to be originated from the Malayalam words ‘Mala’ (Mountain), ‘Ala’ (Home or Abode or junction) and ‘Puzha’ (River), making the meaning the ‘The spot between the mountain and river’.  The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mookambika, but the devi idol here resembles Bhadrakali. It is believed that the temple is built on a place, where a ‘Sarppakkavu’ (serpent worship place) existed.