Nelliakkattu Sree Bhadrakali Temple at Koothattukulam – Famous for treating Eye Diseases and Oushadhaseva
Nelliakkattu Sree Bhadrakali Temple is an ancient shrine
dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakli and Lord Dhanwantri at Koothattukulam in
Ernakulam District, Kerala. The temple is associated with the Nelliakkattu
Brahmin family – famous for curing eye ailments. Oushadhaseva and Oushadha
Pongala during Ramayana Masam attracts a large number of devotees to the
temple.
Goddess Bhadrakli is the paradevata of the Nelliakkattu
family.
Legend has it that Lord Dhanwantri himself appeared in the
form of saint and gave the knowledge of treating eye diseases to the family.
Medicines are given to people suffering from eye diseases
after taking the blessings of Goddess Bhadrakli.
The main deities worshipped in the temple are Goddess
Bhadrakali and Lord Dhanwantri.
The subsidiary deities worshipped in the temple include Ganapati,
Nagas, Panchamurtis and Lord Ayyappa.
Three pujas are performed daily – morning, noon and evening.
The temple is located around 1.5 km west of Koothattukulam
Junction.
Large number of devotees visit the temple, during the month
of Karkkidakam (July – August), to take part in the Oushadhaseva and Oushadha
Pongala and be cured of diseases.
Address
Nellikkattu Sree Bhadrakali Temple
Kizhakombu P.O.
Koothattukulam – 686662
Ernakulam District
Tel – 0485 – 2253007, 2251578