- Kali
Chammanad Bhadrakali temple
- Kodanthuruth,Kerala
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Overview
The deity of Goddess Kali is worshipped at the holy Chammanad Bhadrakali Temple which is located at Kodanthuruth in Alappuzha, Kerala. The deity of Goddess Bhadrakali is also known as Shilakannadi and it faces the Eastern direction. Three prayers are conducted every day which is followed by Puliyannur Thanthric rites.
How to reach Kodamthuruth
Airport
The Cochin International Airport is nearest to the temple as it is only 16kms away.
Railways
The Eranakulam Junction Railway Station is nearest to the temple as it is only 19kms away.
Road
Frequent bus service of Kerala State Run Transport Corporation is available to reach the temple.
Temple Address
Chammanad Bhadrakali temple,
Kodanthuruth, Alappuzha,
Kerala.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For protection
Shlokas
Jayantii Manggalaa Kaalii Bhadrakaalii Kapaalinii Durgaa Shivaa Kssamaa Dhaatrii Svaahaa Svadhaa Namostu Te
Meaning -We salute the Devi Kali, who is always victorious and always auspicious, we offer salutations to Bhadrakali Devi who wears a skull garland, we salute Shiva's consort and the embodiment of self-control and supports all beings, Devi Durga, who is Swaha as well as Swadha. We offer our salutations to you.
Om Maha Kalyai Ca Vidmahe Smasana Vasinyai Ca Dhimahi Tanno Kali Prachodayat
Meaning -Om the great Goddess Kali who stays in the ocean of life and burial grounds, we focus our energies on you, may you grant us our wishes and bless us
Kaalika Kalahey Gorey Paathuthvaam Parameshwari Mandapey Thathra Mathangi Thatha Sowmya Swayamwarey
Meaning -Let the ever charming, mother of the universe, protect us and stay in this mandap and bestow her blessing on us as mother Mathangi.
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru Te Namah
Meaning -Oh Goddess Katyayani, the great vigour of the Lord, the owner of great magical power and the mighty one who controls all, please make the son of Nanda Maharaj my husband. I offer my salutations to you.
Timings
The temple is open from 06:00 am to 09:00 pm