Karikkakom Devi Temple

Karikkakom Devi Temple is a Hindu shrine in Thiruvananthapuram district featuring a main sanctum with a Panchaloha idol of Goddess Karikkakathamma. The temple contains two adjacent sanctums dedicated to different manifestations of the deity, creating a compact religious space for worship.

During the Travancore dynasty, this temple served as a judicial center where the accused would declare their innocence by offering 21 coins at the Raktha Chamundi shrine. This historical practice blended religious devotion with judicial authority in the region.

Women gather during the annual festival to prepare Pongala, an offering made from rice, jaggery, ghee, and coconut cooked in clay pots around the main shrine. This gathering is an important moment of participation where the community shares in honoring the goddess through this traditional practice.

The temple operates in two daily sessions, opening from 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM and again from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with no admission fees. Planning your visit during these windows ensures you can participate in the worship activities that take place throughout the day.

The temple houses three distinct forms of Goddess Chamundi: Maha Chamundi in a peaceful state, Raktha Chamundi in a fierce form, and Bala Chamundi as a child manifestation. These different representations appeal to worshippers seeking different spiritual qualities.

Location: Thiruvananthapuram district

GPS coordinates: 8.50444,76.90361

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55