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Adichikkavu Durga Devi Temple, Kerala
Locality/village : Pandanad
State : Kerala
Country : India
Nearest City/Town : Mavelikkara
Best Season To Visit : All
Languages : Malayalam & English
Temple Timings : 5 AM to 11.30 AM and from 5 PM to 7.30 PM.
Photography : Not Allowed
Adichikkavu Durga Devi Temple, Pandanad
Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram is positioned in Pandanad Village, Alapuzha in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Sree Vana Durga. The temple is situated about 6 km west of Chengannur, and 4 km east of Mannar. It is the oldest temple in Pandanad. The temple is constructed in the traditional Kerala architectural style. Adichikkave Sree Durga Devi kshetram is currently under the control of the Pandanad Karayogam. The temple complex also includes Anakottil and Sapthaha Mandapam.
The temple is open for devotees from 5 AM to 11.30 AM and from 5 PM to 7.30 PM.
Pathamudayam is the major festival of this temple. This ten day celebration starts on the auspicious day of Vishu. Other major festival of this temple include Pongala, Parayeduppu and Navaha Yajnam.
The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Sree Vana Durga. Other deities of this temple include Goddess Yakshiamma, Lord Nagaraja, Goddess Nagayakshi and the Brahmarakshas.
By Road
Pandanad is 15 kms from Mavelikkara. Buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest rail head is the Chenganur Railway station at a distance of 8 kms from the temple.
By Air
The nearest airport is the Thirvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 123 kms from the temple.
Adichikkavu Durga Devi Temple, Pandanad, Kerala
