The main deity of the temple is Vanadurga, a form of Goddess Durga, known for her fierce and protective nature. Devotees offer prayers seeking her blessings for courage, protection, and prosperity.
The Thanikudam Devi Temple holds immense religious significance for devotees who worship Vanadurga. It is believed that worshipping the deity with devotion can grant protection from evils and fulfill the wishes of devotees.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Installation Festival
The Installation Festival involves a series of intricate rituals performed by qualified priests according to ancient scriptures and traditions.
Navaratri
Navaratri usually falls in the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin (September/October), during the bright half of the lunar calendar. The festival culminates on the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra.
Contact Address: Thanikudam Devi Temple, Kurichikkara,
Thrissur
