Sarkaradevi Temple, Kerala

Sarkaradevi temple is positioned in Chirayinkeezhu Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali.

Sarkaradevi Temple, Chirayinkeezhu,Kerala

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The history says that Vilwamangalam Swamiyar, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu offered special prayers with full devotion to the Lord and Goddess Kali but failed to bring the divine presence. One fine day during his pilgrimage tour, he heard an anonymous voice. To his astonishment, it was Lord Vishnu and Goddess Kali. This story is also enacted during the major festival of the temple.

The temple is open for devotees from 5.30 AM to 7.30 PM.

Kaliyoottu is the major festival celebrated in the temple which falls on the Malayalam month of Kumbham. Kaliyoot is the dramatic presentation of the genesis of Mother Kali and darika, representing the good and evil respectively. Meenabharani is the second major festival celebrated in the temple.

The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Kali. Poojas performed in the temple include Ganapathy Homam, Ashthadravya Ganapathi homam, Raktha Pushpanjali and Ashtothara-Archana.

By Road

Chirayinkeezhu is 3 kms from Azhoor. Buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.

By Rail

The nearest railhead is the Kollam Railway station at a distance of 21 kms from the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 56 kms from the temple.