Sarkaradevi Temple

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Sarkaradevi Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Thiruvananthapuram
Deity	Goddess Bhadrakali
Festivals	Pongala Kaliyoottu Meena Bharani
Location
Location	Sarkara, Chirayinkeezhu
State	Kerala
Country	India
Sarkaradevi Temple, Sarkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Geographic coordinates	8°39′14.4″N 76°47′09.6″E / 8.654000°N 76.786000°E / 8.654000; 76.786000[1]
Specifications
Temple(s)	One
Elevation	31.62 m (104 ft)
Website
https://www.sarkaradevitemple.com/

Sarkaradevi Temple is one of the most important temples in South India. It is situated Chirayinkeezhu town in Thiruvananthapuram district. Tradition accords a remote antiquity to this temple. Its main deity is Bhadrakali (Goddess Durga). The Sarkaradevi Temple assumed a significant status for many reasons and rose to historical importance mainly with the introduction of the famous Kaliyoot festival by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Travancore sovereign, in 1748. The Sarkaradevi Temple have some basic attachment with Nakramcode Devi Temple which located in Avanavanchery, Attingal.