Om Krim Kalikayai Namah
Mantraॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः
Oṃ Krīṃ Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Meaning — I bow to Kalika, the dark mother who destroys fear and grants protection.
Recited for: Daily japa, protection from fear
Mantras & Slokas
All Kali chants →Kali Gayatri
Stotraॐ कालिकायै विद्महे श्मशानवासिन्यै धीमहि। तन्नो काली प्रचोदयात्॥
Oṃ Kālikāyai Vidmahe Śmaśānavāsinyai Dhīmahi, Tanno Kālī Pracodayāt
Meaning — May we know Kalika, may we meditate on the one who dwells in the cremation ground. May Kali illumine our minds.
Recited for: Gayatri japa, fearlessness
Sarvamangala Sloka
Slokaसर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते॥
Sarvamaṅgalamaṅgalye Śive Sarvārthasādhike, Śaraṇye Tryambake Gauri Nārāyaṇi Namo Stute
Meaning — O auspicious one, auspiciousness itself, accomplisher of every aim, refuge of all, three-eyed Gauri and Narayani, salutations to you.
Recited for: Devi dhyana and refuge
Kali Beeja Namah
Pooja Slokaॐ क्रीं क्रीं क्रीं ह्रीं ह्रीं ह्रीं कालिकायै नमः
Oṃ Krīṃ Krīṃ Krīṃ Hrīṃ Hrīṃ Hrīṃ Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Meaning — An intensified bija salutation to Kali for protection and the removal of obstacles.
Recited for: Archana during Kali Puja
Om Shri Bhadrakalyai Namah
Mantraॐ श्री भद्रकाल्यै नमः
Oṃ Śrī Bhadrakālyai Namaḥ
Meaning — I bow to the auspicious Bhadrakali, the gracious and protective mother.
Recited for: Daily japa, protection of home and family
Bhadrakali Gayatri
Stotraॐ भद्रकाल्यै विद्महे महाकाल्यै धीमहि। तन्नो काली प्रचोदयात्॥
Oṃ Bhadrakālyai Vidmahe Mahākālyai Dhīmahi, Tanno Kālī Pracodayāt
Meaning — May we know Bhadrakali, may we meditate on Mahakali. May Kali illumine our minds.
Recited for: Gayatri japa, courage
Sarvamangala Sloka
Slokaसर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते॥
Sarvamaṅgalamaṅgalye Śive Sarvārthasādhike, Śaraṇye Tryambake Gauri Nārāyaṇi Namo Stute
Meaning — O auspicious one, auspiciousness itself, accomplisher of every aim, refuge of all, three-eyed Gauri and Narayani, salutations to you.
Recited for: Devi dhyana and refuge
Bhagavathi Beeja Mantra
Pooja Slokaॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं श्री भगवत्यै नमः
Oṃ Aiṃ Hrīṃ Śrīṃ Śrī Bhagavatyai Namaḥ
Meaning — A bija invocation of Bhagavathi for wisdom, abundance and protection.
Recited for: Archana and lamp offering
Main Deity
Kali
काली
Kali is the fierce and loving mother who destroys ignorance and fear, standing upon Shiva as the ground of consciousness.
- Consort
- Shiva
- Vahana
- None (stands upon Shiva)
- Abode
- Shmashana (cremation ground)
History of Temple
Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple at Kodungallur is dedicated to Bhadrakali, lovingly called Kodungallur Amma. Legend says Parashurama, troubled by the demon Darika, prayed to Shiva, and the goddess arose to destroy the demon.
The temple is the setting of the Bharani festival, when oracles in red and devotees singing ritual songs fill the shrine. Kodungallur's goddess is also linked in tradition with Kannaki of the Silappatikaram.
Source: Wikipedia: Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodungallur_Sree_Kurumba_Bhagavathy_Temple
More temple histories →Notable sights
Bharani festival, oracle rituals, and ancient Shakti tradition.
Daily pooja schedule
| Pooja | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nirmalyam | 04:00 | First darshan after the sanctum opens. |
| Usha Pooja | 05:30 | Morning worship with abhishekam. |
| Ucha Pooja | 11:30 | Midday offering. |
| Deeparadhana | 18:30 | Evening lamp ceremony. |
| Athazha Pooja | 20:00 | Final offering before the sanctum closes. |
Special poojas & sevas
Archana
Name chanting offering with flowers.
Bookable onlineKumkumarchana
Offering of vermilion to the goddess.
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Annadanam
Contribution towards the temple community meal.
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