Palakkavu Bhagavathi Temple
Overview
- •The Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India.
- •It is situated at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India.
Highlights
- The Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India.
- It is situated at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India.
- The temple is situated 5.7 km North of Varkala City.Bhadrakali Devi is the presiding deity of this temple.
- A festival is conducted during the month of "Kumbham".
- This is an occasion when the entire village, irrespective of religious differences, erupt in festive mood.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
Festivals
- •The Karthika Thirunal Mahothsavam, the major festival of the temple, is held in karthika naskathra in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, lasts for 10 days and ends with Ghosayathra (procession) and Ezhunnallathu (procession).
- •Ten days of festival starts with many cultural and traditional programs in subsequent days.
- •The main attractions of this festival are Thrikodiyettu, Ahaspooja, Sreebhoothabali, Uthsavabali, kalamzhuthum pattum, Thottam pattu, Ponkkala, Pallivetta, Ghosayathra, Aarattu, Thookapayattu, Garudanparappu and thrikodiyirakku.
- •In 2014, Karthika Thirunal Mahothsavam was from 26 February to 7 March.
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Visit Palakkavu Bhagavathi Temple
FlexibleThe Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India. It is situated at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India.
Festivals
FlexibleThe Karthika Thirunal Mahothsavam, the major festival of the temple, is held in karthika naskathra in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, lasts for 10 days and ends with Ghosayathra (procession) and Ezhunnallathu (procession).
Other Festivals
FlexibleSreemadh bhagavatha sapthaha yagnam - Every year there has been conducting Bhagavatha Sapthaha yajnam, during May/June. This includes detailed description of Bhagavatham followed by religious speeches, cultural and traditional programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Edava Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple is one of the ancient temples in south India. It is situated at Edava in Thiruvananthapuram District, India.
It is about 5.2 km from central Varkala.
The most comfortable months are January, February, March and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 33°C.
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Best Time
October to March
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