Aravukad Sreedevi Temple is ancient shrine dedicated to
Mother Goddess Devi. The murti here is the fierce form of Mother Goddess
Bhadrakali just after annihilating Demon Daruka. The popular belief is that the
Goddess washed her sword filled with blood of the demon in the pond located
here. The temple is located at Punnapra, which is around 8 km from Alappuzha on
the way to Kayamkulam (National Highway 48).
Although the main murti present here is of the fierce form
of goddess, she takes the motherly form Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Parvati to
bless her children.
The murti of Shiva worshipped in the shrine is carved out of
Krishna Shila.
The pond in which Goddess Kali washed her sword is part of
the temple complex.
The main festival in the temple is observed from Bharani Nakshatra to Pooram Nakshatram. The 10-day annual festival is held in such a manner that it concludes on Pooram nakshatra in Meena Masam. The most important
event during the festival is the Thiripidutham – holding lighted lamp.
Pongala is observed on Makayiram nakshatra day in Makaram
month.
The main naivedyam offering here is known as Arunazhi
Payasam.
The subsidiary deities worshipped in the temple are Shiva, Saraswati,
Subrahmanya, Brahmarakshas, Ganapati, Goshala Krishnan, Kodum Kali and Navagrahas.
The swayamvara pushpanjali, performed on Mondays for early
and good marriage alliance, is an important puja here.
Temple Address
Aravukad Sreedevi Temple
Punnapra
Alappuzha
Phone – 0477 2287655