The presiding deity of Kuttara Devi Temple is Goddess Kuttara Devi. She is worshipped as a form of the Divine Mother and is believed to be a protector of the devotees.
The temple celebrates various festivals with grandeur, including annual festivals (Utsavam) and special poojas dedicated to Goddess Kuttara Devi. These festivals attract devotees from nearby areas who come to seek the blessings of the deity.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Pongala
On the day of Pongala, devotees gather in large numbers around the Kuttara Devi Temple and its surroundings. They light their hearths using fire obtained from the temple premises and start cooking the Pongala offering in earthen pots.
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika, also known as Karthika Deepam, is a Hindu festival celebrated on the day of Karthika Nakshatra (star) in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam. One of the significant rituals during Thrikkarthika is the lighting of oil lamps, also known as Deepam, in temples and households.
Contact Address: Kuttara Devi Temple ,
Kundara, Kollam
