Karikkakom Devi Temple

There is no vigraha (idol) in this nada but only a wall painting of the Devi in a Rowdra Bhava.

Accused culprits were brought to the temple and were allowed to proclaim their innocence in front of Raktha Chamundeswari's sanctum.

It is believed that if offerings and prayers are given to Raktha Chamundi Devi, she will remove obstacles and problems caused by enemies, cure chronic ailments, and so on.

This nagar kavu is rich in numerous varieties of trees and creepers as well as medicinal plants.

To remove Sarpa dosha, devotees can offer Ayilya Pooja and Nurum palum, Archana for Nagar and more every month on the Ayilyam day.

Millions of women gather every year in the month of Meenam around this temple and prepare Pongala[1][2] (rice cooked with jaggery, ghee, coconut as well as other ingredients) in the open in small pots to please the goddess.

The idol of Devi is carried out in a golden chariot around the temple on the day before Pongala and thousands of devotees gather to witness it.

The other festivals in this temple are: This ritual takes place in the month of Karkatakam on the Karthika day.

Those coming from Neyyattinkara, via East Fort, Enchakkal junction can reach the temple using the bypass road.

Devotees offering Pongala at Karikkakom Devi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram