Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple at Kodungalloor
in Thrissur District in Kerala is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. This is the
most popular Shakti shrine in Kerala. The Thalappoli festival in the temple is
observed during the Makar Sankranti period. Kodungallur Temple Thalappoli Festival
2025 date is January 14 to January 18.
Thalappoli is a unique ritual in Kerala. In the ritual, women
and young girls carry thalam (plate) in their hands. Thalam is filled with
rice, flowers and a lighted lamp. It is a symbol of prosperity.
In some temples, only unmarried girls are allowed to take
Thalappoli.
The temple is decorated with plantain, tender coconut,
coconut leaves and lamps for the occasion.
The annual Pooram festival in the temple is held in Malayalam Meena Masam.