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
Mantras & Slokas
All Bhagavathi chants →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
Bhagavathi
भगवती
Bhagavathi is the mother goddess honoured across Kerala in her many forms, including Bhadrakali, Durga and Kali, at the heart of village and family worship.
- Consort
- Shiva (as Bhadrakali)
- Vahana
- Lion
- Abode
- Bhagavathi Kshetram
History of Temple
Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple stands high in the hills near Thekkady, close to the Tamil Nadu border and inside the Periyar region. It is dedicated to Kannagi, the heroine of the Silappatikaram, who is said to have rested here for fourteen days after the burning of Madurai.
The shrine is believed to have been consecrated in the early centuries CE by the Chera king Chenguttuvan, who named it Kannagi Kottam. It opens to pilgrims mainly around Chithra Pournami.
Source: Wikipedia: Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangala_Devi_Kannagi_Temple
More temple histories →Notable sights
Forest setting inside Periyar Tiger Reserve, Chithra Pournami trek, and ancient goddess shrine.
Daily pooja schedule
| Pooja | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nirmalyam | 06:00 | First darshan after the sanctum opens. |
| Usha Pooja | 07:30 | Morning worship with abhishekam. |
| Ucha Pooja | 11:30 | Midday offering. |
| Deeparadhana | 18:30 | Evening lamp ceremony. |
| Athazha Pooja | 18:30 | Final offering before the sanctum closes. |
Special poojas & sevas
Archana
Name chanting offering with flowers.
Bookable onlinePushpanjali
Offering of flowers to the goddess.
Bookable onlineContributions & donations
Annadanam
Contribution towards the temple community meal.
Pooja Offering
Sponsor a pooja or offering at the temple.
Temple Maintenance
Support for upkeep of the temple and its precincts.
