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Sight Address : Bhagavathy Temple is located at Pandalam in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala State, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Bhagavathy Temple is an evidence of ancient architecture. It manifests exquisite craftsmanship through the grand and elaborate wall paintings and graceful stone figurines. The Bhagavathy Temple is positioned in Malayalappuzha which is a 9 km drive from Pathanamthitta. Thought the temple is dedicated to Goddess Mookambika; the Devi idol in the temple resembles the esteemed Bhadrakali. The annual temple festival is celebrated in February and March that lasts for 11 days. The main events associated with this temple include the festival of “pattustavam’, which is reverence of the Gods and Goddesses with devotional songs, and the Shiva Ratri. The Bhagavathy Temple is also one of the leading pilgrimage centres in Pathanamthitta. A trip to this temple in the festival time is a must.
Bhagwati Temple Pattanamthitta Kerla
HistoryEdit
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram, (Malayalam) is a 300-year-old Hindu temple on the banks of the Achankovil river in Vazhamuttom, Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. The Devi (goddess) is the main deity here.Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple, view from Thazhoor bridge.Padyani at Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple at Vazhamuttom near Pathanamthitta
Padayani at Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple ,hazhoor Padayani. The Padayani held in the month of Kumbham is very famous. Padayani performances are held at the temple annually. Padayani songs are very ancient folklore of Kerala. These folk-dances are traditionally preserved in this part of Kerala. A Paraezhunnellippu is held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham that ends on the Vishu day in the month of Medam. The Paraezhunnellippu is spread all over Vazhamuttom east, Vazhamuttom, Pramadam, Mullanikadu and Vallicode. The Parazhumallippu will cover every Hindu family in those localities. The devotees have this occasion to present as offerings, tender coconuts and seeds.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Best Season: December to February
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon ,Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hrs.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit
Dress Require: Wear traditional costumes like sari,Salwar Kameez,Lungy.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hotel Evergreen Continental – Pathanamthitta ; Masjid Junction, Catholicate College Road, Pathanamthitta- 689645 Landmark: Opposite Pathanamthitta Head Post Office ; Ph/M – Phone: (468) 2223689, (468) 2222389 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : There are two type of taxi services are available, regular and call taxis.Taxi service is available from the airport and railway station to reach these placepathanamthitta.
Regular taxis are normally available at designated taxi stands located at places such as railway stations, the airport, boat jetties, major bus stations and in front of important hotels.
Call taxis have charges fixed by their respective companies (although they are normally uniform).
BUS : Pathanamthitta is located strategically near two highways and for this reason, road travel is very easy. Frequent buses are available from Pathanamthitta to all places including Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and other nearby areas.
Train : Nearest Railway Station Chengannur railway station / Kottayam railway station.
Air : Nearest Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 130 kms.
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Things to CarryEdit
Carry your own food and plenty of drinking water.
Safety / WarningEdit
Pick pockets are quite common in heavily crowded areas like buses, festival grounds and city shopping areas.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/0468-2222226
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 1600 444 747
Railway Alert: 919846200100
Women Helpline Number :919995399953/ 1091.
