Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bagavathi Temple

Sree Kurumba Bhagavati Temple (alternatively Kodungallur Devi Temple) is a Hindu temple at Kodungallur, Thrissur District, Kerala state, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, a form of Maha Kali or Parashakthi worshipped in Kerala. The goddess is known also by the names "Sri Kurumba"" (The Mother of Kodungallur).This temple is the head of 64 Bhadrakali temples in Kerala especially Malabar. This Maha Kali temple is one of the oldest functioning temples in India. This is attested by numerous Tamil poems and inscriptions of different times. The goddess of the temple represents the goddess in her fierce ('ugra') form, facing North, featuring eight hands with various attributes. One is holding the head of the demon king Daruka, another a sickle-shaped sword, next an anklet, another a bell, among others. Routine worship at the temple every day at 03:00 and ends at 21:00 local time

Doesn't matter where you go, the feeling you get from Kodungallur Temple is something else. You will feel blessed for sure. I go there whenever I have time that too with family. Unlike rush seasons parking space is huge and very near to the temple.

Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple also known as Kodungallur Devi Temple, is at Kodungallur, Thrissur District, Kerala. It is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, or Maha Kali a reincarnation of Parashakthi worshipped in Kerala. The goddess is also called Sri Kurumba .This temple is considered the head of 64 Bhadrakali temples in Kerala. As per legends, Parasurama (avatar of Vishnu) was troubled by the demon Daruka. Parasurama prayed to Lord Shiva to help him. Shiva opened his third eye and thefigure of Kodungallur Devi is beleived to have been born from his third eye.

As per historical scriptures the temple history actually dates to the Chera period and is said to have been built to commemorate Queen Kannaki's martyrdom( Kannaki a devout wife of King Kovalan, who was wrongfully accused of being a thief and sentenced to death by a Chola king of Madurai - referenced in Silapathigaram by Ilangovadigal). Kannaki was considered to be a reincarnation of Durga or Kaali.

Temple location The temple is around 33 kms from Ernakulam and 18 kms from Irinjalakuda and is located about 1.5 km from the Kodungallur bus stand.

Temple TimingsFrom 4:00 am to 12:00 noon and 4:00pm till 8:00pm

Parking area available.

One of the most famous temples of kerala. Nice place and well maintained. Awsathi kavutheendal is the famous ritual performed . Easily accessible from NH and SH.

Bhadrakali temple in kodungallur in thrissur district, the idol is in ugra moorthy form, have free parking, mostly not much rush except during March and April month when kodungallur bharani festival is held.

Sree Kurumba Bhagavati Temple (alternatively known as Kodungallur Devi Temple) is a Hindu temple at Kodungallur, Thrissur District, Kerala state, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, a form of Mahakali or simply Durga or Aadi Parashakthi worshipped and significantly revered in Kerala. The goddess is known also by the names "Sri Kurumba"" (The Mother of Kodungallur). This temple is the head of 64 Bhadrakali temples in Kerala especially in Malabar. This Mahakali temple is one of the oldest functioning temples in India. This is attested by numerous Tamil poems and inscriptions of different times. The goddess of the temple represents the goddess in her fierce ('ugra') form, facing North, featuring eight hands with various attributes. One is holding the head of the demon king Daruka, another a sickle-shaped sword, next an anklet, another a bell, among others. Routine worship at the temple every day at 04:00 and ends at 20:00 local time.
Tuesdays and Fridays are special as it is a goddess temple and it will be more crowded on those days. The famous festival is Meena Bharani and it is celebrated in the malayalam month of Meenam,
Car parking is also available
Temple timings are
Morning : 4am-12pm
Evening : 4pm-8pm

The most wonderful temple I have ever visited. The main attraction of this temple is the idol when I saw the idol I felt goosebumps. You have to visit the temple during the barani

The service done by the employees are good.
We could pray for all poojas at a specified place and ur employees made adequate space for us.
You can improve neatness near sanctum sacntorum.
Above all we believe DEVI blessed US..