Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
Goddess Bhadrakali (Kodungallur Amma)
Kodungallur, Thrissur district, Kerala
Managed by Cochin Devaswom Board
Fierce Bhadrakali temple of the old Chera capital, with the dramatic Bharani festival.
History
Kodungallur (Muziris) was a great ancient port and the Chera capital. The Goddess is linked with Kannaki of the Silappadikaram. During the Bharani festival in Meenam, devotees (velichappads) in red run around the temple and sing folk songs; on Aswathy day the Kavu Theendal ritual is held.
Festivals
- Bharani festival (Meenam
- Mar–Apr)
- Navaratri
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Directions to Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Kochi Airport, about 35 km
- By train
- Irinjalakuda, about 20 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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