Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Attukal Bhagavathy Temple History, Route info, Darshan details
Dress Duration: 15 to 20 mins during weekdays. 30 to 45 mins during weekends. 1 to 2 hours on festival days.
Ticket cost Free entry for all devotees.
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple History
As per the folklore, It is the Goddess Kannaki who is worshipped here in Attukal as Bhagavathy. After the destruction of the Madurai, Kannaki reached Kodungallur via Kanyakumari. On her journey to Kondungallur, she took a stay at Attukal.
As per the local folklore, One-day evening Goddess appeared as a young girl before the head of Mulluveettil family, who was performing his rituals in the River Killi. She sought help from the old man in crossing the river. He helped her in crossing the river and took her to his house nearby. The young girl disappeared while the family members are busy in their preparations. The young girl then appeared in the dreams of the old man and asked him to build a temple in Kavu. She even revealed that the temple can be built at the spot marked by three lines. The old man then built the temple in no time. Later, this temple was renovated by the local devotees.
Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam
This festival will be celebrated for 10 days which commence on Karthika Nakshatra day of Malayalam month of Makaram and Kumbham (Feb-Mar). On the ninth day of the festival, Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam will be celebrated. This festival will be celebrated around 5 km radius. Lakhs of women devotees reach this temple from different parts of the country.
How to reach Attukal Bhagavathy Temple?
By Air
- The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram which is 7 Km away
By Train
- The nearest Railway station is at Thiruvananthapuram which is 4 Km away.
By Road
- The direct bus is available from all parts of the kerala state to the temple