• Shakti

Bhagavathy Temple

Overview


Bhagavathy Temple is located at Vizhinjam village is in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala State. This temple is dedicated to Shakti.Vizhinjam was the capital town and port of the Aye dynasty that ruled the region extended from Thiruvallom, near Thiruvananthapuram in the north and to Kanyakumari in the south.


About The Deity


The temple has two shrines of equal importance. Goddess Bhagavathy faces north and Lord Siva faces west are the principal deities. Though the temple is known as Bhagavathy temple, it is dedicated to the Saptha Mathrukkal (Seven holy mothers – Brahmini, Maheswari, Kaumari, yshnavi, Varahi, Indrani, and Chamunda). A significant feature of the temple is that Rurujith system of worship is being followed in the temple, which is very rare in Kerala temples.


Legend and Stories


It is believed that the temple was constructed by the Aye dynasty. Some believed that the temple was constructed either by Cholas or by Pandyas as both these dynasty conquered and established their supremacy over Vizhinjam. It is doubtful whether the temple was constructed by Cholas or Pandyas. However, the architectural style shows that it was in vogue during 8th century A.D. Another temple dedicated to Lord Siva with the same features is also near to the Bhagavathy temple. Since the temple has been constructed in a style other than that of Kerala, the Archeological Department declared the temple as a protected monument in 1966. The temple is under the administrative control of the Travancore Devaswom Board.


Festivals


Karthika festival during the month of Vrichika (November-December) is celebrated in this temple.


Poojas


Pooja is performed only once in a day.


How To Reach Bhagavathy Temple, Vizhinjam

Airport

Nearest Airport: - Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (12 km).


Railways

Nearest Railway Station: -Thiruvananthapuram (16 km).


Road

Vizhinjam is located 16 km south of Thiruvananthapuram and near to the Kovalam beach, the internationally renowned tourist centre.


Temple Address


Bhagavathy Temple,
Vizhinjam,
Thiruvananthapuram District,
Kerala.

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Get married to a person of a girl's choice
  • Health and longevity of husband
Shlokas

Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe

Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.

Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe

Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.

Sarvaroope Sarvese Sarvasakthi Samanvithe, Bhayebhyastrahi No Devi Durge Devi Namosthuthe

Meaning -I offer my salutations to you mother Durga, who is present in all beings and has all power, save us from all our wrongdoings O mother of the universe.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.

Timings

The temple is open from 6 A.M to 9 P.M

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