Karikkakam / Karikkakom is a residential locale in Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala. It lies around 2 km from Chackai and 7 km west of East Fort.
The place is famous for Sri Chamundi Temple, a highly revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. The annual pongal festival celebrated here attracts thousands of devotees from far and near.
Regular buses connect Karikkakom with East Fort. The major train station close to this area is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
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Karikkakom Sri Chamundi Temple
Sri Chamundi Temple is a 500-year-old shrine located at Karikkakom, a small settlement in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is about 2 km from Chackai and 7 km west of East Fort.
Dedicated to Goddess Chamundi, this highly revered shrine is believed to be the seat of satyam (truth), dharmam (personal duty) and neethi (justice). It is said that during the rule of Travancore Kings, people who were accused of various crimes pleaded their innocence before the presiding deity.
The main attraction of the temple is a five-storey, 63-feet rajagopuram (royal tower). The tower is marked by meticulously crafted sculptures of gods and goddesses. These figures illustrate episodes from Hindu puranas. An annual pongal festival celebrated here attracts thousands of devotees from far and near.
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Location of Karikkakom Sri Chamundi Temple (Satellite view)
Karikkakom Pongala
Pongala is a main festival celebrated atKarikkakom Devi Temple
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The place is famous for Sri Chamundi Temple, a highly revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. The annual pongal festival celebrated here attracts thousands of devotees from far and near.
Regular buses connect Karikkakom with East Fort. The major train station close to this area is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
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Location of Karikkakom (Satellite view)
Karikkakom Sri Chamundi Temple
Dedicated to Goddess Chamundi, this highly revered shrine is believed to be the seat of satyam (truth), dharmam (personal duty) and neethi (justice). It is said that during the rule of Travancore Kings, people who were accused of various crimes pleaded their innocence before the presiding deity.
The main attraction of the temple is a five-storey, 63-feet rajagopuram (royal tower). The tower is marked by meticulously crafted sculptures of gods and goddesses. These figures illustrate episodes from Hindu puranas. An annual pongal festival celebrated here attracts thousands of devotees from far and near.
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Location of Karikkakom Sri Chamundi Temple (Satellite view)
Karikkakom Pongala
Pongala is a main festival celebrated at
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