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This urban area is the ancestral home of the noted poet, Mahakavi Ulloor S Parmeswara Iyer, one of the famous triumvirate poets of Kerala. Ulloor Sree Subramanya Swamy Temple, Bhagavathy Temple and Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Center are among the places of worship. Doctors Diagnostics and Research Centre, Centre for Development Studies, Ahalya Eye Hospital, Canara Bank Ulloor Branch, Catholic Cyrian Bank Ulloor Branch are the major landmarks. The tranquil Akkulam Lake is situated 3 km away from Ulloor. National Highway 47 passes through this place. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (12 km). The nearest railway stations are Pettah Railway Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
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Sree Elamkavil Bhagavathi Temple
is a famous Bhadrakali temple located at Ulloor in Thiruvananthapuram city.
Situated in the Ulloor ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, close to the
national highway, the temple is nestled in a peaceful environment. For years,
it has stood as the spiritual, social, and cultural center for the local
residents.
Main Deity
The main deity of the temple is Goddess Bhagavathi (Bhadrakali). Abandoning her
fierce form after the slaying of Darika, the Goddess resides here in a serene
and tranquil form for her devotees.
Sub-Deities
In addition to the main deity, the temple complex houses several other
sub-deities:
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Ganapathy
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Lord Shiva
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Nagaraja, Nagayakshi
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Anjaneyan
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Navagrahas
Major
Festivals and Special Occasions The major festivals and special days at the
temple are celebrated grandly:
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Meena Bharani: The most important festival of the
temple falls on the Bharani asterism in the Malayalam month of Meenam. Special
poojas and Pongala offerings are held on these days.
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Navaratri Mahotsavam: Spanning nine days, the
Navaratri celebrations feature special poojas for the Goddess and Vidyarambham.
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Prathishtadinam: Celebrated annually, numerous
devotees participate in this foundation day observance.
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Monthly Specials: Bharani and Karthika asterisms of
every month, as well as Tuesdays and Fridays, are important days for the
Goddess here. Karkidaka Vavu and Thrikarthika are also celebrated on a large
scale.
Major Poojas
and Offerings
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Chaturshatham, Rakthapushpanjali: These are among the
main offerings performed to appease Goddess Bhadrakali.
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Kunkumabhishekam, Neyvilakku: These rank among the
offerings most dear to the Goddess.
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Sahasranamarchana: A pooja performed by devotees for
family welfare and prosperity.
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Pumudal, Chandanam Charthu: On special occasions, the
Bhagavathy is adorned with sandalwood paste and covered with flowers.
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Noorum Palum for Nāga: Special offerings are performed
on designated days to appease the serpent deities.
History of the Temple A centuries-old sacred grove (kavu) later transformed into the Elamkavil Bhagavathi Temple. The legend of this place is intertwined with the ancient traditions of the Ulloor region. Long ago, this area was filled with forests and bushes. Recognizing the presence of the presiding deity (paradevatha) residing here, devotees later began worship. Over time, through the collective effort and cooperation of the local community, the temple was developed into its present state. The name "Elamkavil" itself indicates the connection to the ancient sacred groves of the region.
The Ulloor Elankavil Bhagavathy Temple is one of the prominent Devi temples in Thiruvananthapuram that bestows peace of mind and mental strength upon its devotees.
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Maha Kavi Shri Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer (known by the penname Ulloor) is one of the celebrated exponents of Malayalam literature. Born at Changanacherry in 1877, he was a master in all the techniques of classical poetry. Even though his mother tongue was Tamil, he composed numerous literary works in Malayalam. His famous work Kerala Sahitya Charitram is a monumental history of the literature of Kerala. His other noted works are Uma Keralam, Pingala, Mangala Manjari and Karnabhushanam. Ulloor died in 1949.
