Prathishta / Presiding Deity : Durga (Mahishasuramadini)
Upadevatha / Sub Deities : xx
District: Kottayam
Thaluk: xx
Panchayath: xx
Thanthri: "Paramboor Illam' Neelakndon Bhattathirippadu
Trustee: xx
The presiding deity of this temple is durga devi in the form of mahishasuramardhini.
It is located near Karukachal town in Kottayam distric. Around 19 kms from kottayam,
16 kms. from Changanacherry, 8 kms from Mallappally and 20 kms from Ponkunnam.
This temple is considered to be one of the famous durga temple which is "chathurbahu
prathikshta". Inside the temple Gnapathy, Yakshi, Veerabhadran, and Lord Shiva are
the sub deities. Outside the temple, Lord Ayyappa (villali veeran), Rakshas & Nagas
are the sub deties
The main festival of the temple is 'Thrikkarthika Maholsavam ' in the month of "Vrichikam"
(Nov-Dec). Navarathi also celebrated here in grand manner
In the fesival time "anpoli" is famous all over the country.It contains huge numbers
of "para" (vessel used for measurement of paddy) arranged in rows are the main attraction.
In the Navarathri time, many of the special poojas arranged here." Navachandikahomam,
Mahajnjana Saraswatha Yajnjam, Thripurasundari Thathwasameeksha Sathram " are few
of them.
The temple opening timings morning 5:30 to 10:30 and evening 5:30 to 7:30
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It is located near Karukachal town in Kottayam distric. Around 19 kms from kottayam,
16 kms. from Changanacherry, 8 kms from Mallappally and 20 kms from Ponkunnam.
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