Vellayani Devi Temple

Major Vellayani Devi Temple
Golden Idol of Vellayani Devi
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThiruvananthapuram
DeityGoddess Bhadrakali
FestivalsKaliyoottu Mahotsavam, Aswathy Pongala
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationNemom, Vellayani
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Vellayani Devi Temple is located in Kerala
Vellayani Devi Temple
Location in Kerala
Geographic coordinates8°26′44″N 76°59′29″E / 8.44556°N 76.99139°E / 8.44556; 76.99139
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture (Kovil)
Vellayani Temple Dikkubali Mahotsavam

The Major Vellayani Devi Temple is a highly revered shrine in Kerala, India, dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. The shrine is situated in Vellayani 1.5 km west of Vellayani junction, 12 km southeast of Thiruvananthapuram on the eastern bank of Vellayani Lake.[1][2] The temple is under the management of Travancore Devaswom Board.[3] The temple structure has a bronze roof with traditional art work and carries Dravidian architecture.[4] The temple has eastern and northern towers called Gopurams with statues of different Gods sculptured in them. The Gopurams function as gateways through the walls that surround the temple complex.[5]

Vellayani Devi Temple is renowned for celebrating the longest non-Pilgrimage festival of South India and the duration of the festival is around 65 to 70 days. This festival is held every three years.[6]

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