Padiyanoor Devi Temple
Padiyanoor Sree Chamundi Devi Temple or Padiyanoor Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamundi located in Thiruvananthapuram, India. This ancient temple, is situated at Poovachal, around 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. The temple enshrines an idol of the goddess Padiyanooramma – an incarnation of Chamundi.
Shrines
Main Shrine:Chamundi Devi, cardinal deity of the temple. She is considered a fierce form of Kali.
Other shrines:
- Yakshiymma
- Ganapati
- Thampuran
- Yogeshwara
- Nagar
- Brahmarakshas
Festivals
Main Festival
Makam Thozhal - A 3-day annual festival in Meenam celebrating Chamundi Devi.Other Festivals
- Karthika - Karthika Deepa
- Mandala Vratham - Festival in connection with the annual Utsavam of Sabarimala
- Pooja Vaypu - Identical to Dussera festival
- Ayilya Pooja - Milk, flowers etc. offered to serpent God and special rites
- Aiswarya Pooja - On all full moon days
- Vishu Kani - On the first day of the month of Medam people come here for the Vishukani Darshanam.
Transportation
Poovachal is just 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the nearest bus station is Kattakada Bus Station.Those who travel via Kattakada on reaching Poovachal Mulammoodu junction should take the right turn via Kurakonam to the temple.