Sri Panackattodil Devi Temple — Attraction in Kerala

Located in the heart of Thekkumbhagom Grama Panchayat, the Temple is very famous for its very old myths and extremely peculiar rituals. The Village fair which is conducted during the month of April/May is the biggest festival in this Village. Currently the Temple is being renovated after the "accidental" fire that took place. There are so many stories and beliefs surrounding this old temple. Some even argue that the temple is centuries old. There's an extension of this temple located further to the south of the temple known as 'moolasthanam' or 'kannimoola'. According to the Beliefs, devotees much go there and worship first. Earlier, only one goddess was considered as the main deity, But after the fire incident, 2 Goddesses are going to be given equal importance. The festival in this Temple is an extremely amazing event. I really recommend everyone to attend it atleast once. A very rare ritual of worshipping human Gods is also practiced during the thalappoli day of the festival, when a small girl is considered as the goddess herself, and other girls welcome her and guide her around the Village with lamps and torches. This is two day long walk around the village, which is phenomenal. The festival is 10 days long, and everyday there will be some sort of stage shows conducted. The Premises of the temple is quite clean and well maintained. There are many seating facilities available inside the temple as...

Panakkattodil devi temple is an ancient and famous Hindu devi temple in South Kerala, located in Chavara Thekkumbhagom in Kollam District. There is no historical evidence available for the origin of this temple. But believe it as 1000 years old.[4] Once a rover Brahmin youngster reached at Chavara Thekkumbhagom. He met a skilled carpenter called 'Koyippurathu Nambeesan Aasari'. They planned to build a temple in Chavara Thekkumbhagom. Nambeesan Aasari built base structure of the temple, then the Brahmin youngster evoke 'Bhadrakali' to this temple and adored. After that various parts of the temples had built and numerous devotees reach to the temple. Temple built in Valayaappallil Family' property. According to some records, temple build under the supervision of 'Manjippuzha Thamburan'. In 1946 (Malayalam Era or Kollavarsham 1121) temple undertaken...

Panakkattodil devi temple is an ancient and famous Hindu devi temple in South Kerala, located in Chavara Thekkumbhagom in Kollam District. There is no historical evidence available for the origin of this temple. But believe it as 1000 years old. Once a rover Brahmin youngster reached at Chavara Thekkumbhagom. He met a skilled carpenter called 'Koyippurathu Nambeesan Aasari'. They planned to build a temple in Chavara Thekkumbhagom. Nambeesan Aasari built base structure of the temple, then the Brahmin youngster evoke 'Bhadrakali' to this temple and adored. After that various parts of the temples had built and numerous devotees reach to the temple. Temple built in Valayaappallil Family' property. According to some records, temple build under the supervision of 'Manjippuzha Thamburan'. In 1946 (Malayalam Era or Kollavarsham 1121) temple undertaken by...