Thanikkudam Bhagavathi Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thrissur |
Deity | Kali |
Festivals | Thiru Aarattu |
Location | |
Location | Thanikkudam, City of Thrissur |
State | Kerala |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 10°34′26″N 76°15′35″E / 10.573977°N 76.259747°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Architecture of Kerala |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | One |
Elevation | 37.34 m (123 ft) |
Thanikkudam Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Thanikkudam of Thrissur city in Kerala, on the banks of Puzhakkal River, also called Thanikkudam river. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, in the form of 'Nanadurga'. It is famous for 'arattu' ceremony during monsoon season, when the river is flooded and enters the main sanctum, thus submerging the whole idol. This temples is one of the rare temples with such a ceremony. The temple is under the control of Cochin Devaswom Board.