Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram, Hindu temple in Pandanad village, Kerala, India.
The Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram temple features a distinctive open-top Sreekovil structure designed specifically for the worship of Vana Durga.
Located in Alappuzha district, this temple stands as one of the oldest religious structures in Pandanad village, serving generations of devotees through centuries.
During the annual Pathamudayam festival in April, the temple grounds fill with thousands of devotees participating in traditional ceremonies lasting ten days.
The temple welcomes visitors daily from 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with separate shrines dedicated to Yakshiamma, Nagarajav, and Nagayakshi.
Women gather at the temple to prepare Pongala, a sacred offering of rice cooked with jaggery and ghee, in a large-scale communal cooking ceremony.
Location: Kerala
GPS coordinates: 9.33246,76.56388
Latest update: May 7, 2025 19:08
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