| Manakkattu Sree Bhadra Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kottayam |
| Deity | Bhadrakali |
| Festivals | Thiruvutsavam in Dhanu, Pongala, Mandala festival |
| Governing body | Committee of representatives of Vellala Mahasabha |
| Location | |
| Location | Chirakkadavu |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 9°32′25.6″N 76°46′43.2″E / 9.540444°N 76.778667°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Completed | c. early 19th century |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 62.49 m (205 ft) |
| Website | |
| Manakkattu Sreebhadra Temple : Pooja Booking | |
Manakkattu Sree Bhadra Temple is a Hindu temple located in Chirakkadavu village near Ponkunnam in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Goddess Bhadrakali presides there in the form of "Manakkattuamma". Devi provides "Sree" (wealth/prosperity) and "Bhadratha" (security) to the devotees equally.[1][2] The temple is famous for daily Guruthi Pooja & is a major pitstop for Sabarimala pilgrims with Annadana (offering free food).
- ^ Biju Mathew, ed. (2014). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage, Volume 1. Kerala, India: Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. p. 181. ISBN 978-8192128443 – via Volume 1.
- ^ "✍pedia - Manakkattu Sree Bhadra Temple, Chirakkadavu, Kottayam". ✍pedia. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2016.