The temple holds significant religious importance among devotees, who visit the temple seeking the blessings of Goddess Bhagavathi. It is believed that prayers offered at this temple fulfill the wishes of devotees and protect them from evil forces.
Porkkorikkal Bagavathy Temple is situated in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. Palakkad is known for its natural beauty, historical landmarks, and religious sites.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Navaratri Festival
During Navaratri, various forms of the Goddess Durga, such as Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri, are worshipped over the nine nights. Each form represents different aspects of feminine power, strength, and virtues.
Pongala
Pongala is observed with great devotion and fervor. Devotees maintain strict purity and observe rituals with utmost sincerity. After offering the pongala to the goddess, they partake in the blessed food as prasad (divine offering)
Contact Address: Porkkorikkal Bagavathy Temple, Manarkkad,
Palakkad
