Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple - Hindu temple in Ottapalam, Palappuram - Palakkad, India

Nothing to say it's awesome experience in chinakkathoor.... This is one of the superb festivals in Palakkad and I love it... I seen many more times with my friend.. The festival contains many believes which are belongs to some of the religious things in that locality.. All of the people enjoying the festival without any discrimination .....Many of the peoples came from other countries and District to watch this festivals

There are two shrines, Thazhekavu (lower shrine) and Melakavu (upper shrine). Melakavu is believed to be older than Thazekavu. The priests of the upper shrine traditionally come from the Kulangara Nair family of Palappuram. Namboothiri priests do the poojas in the lower shrine and in the ten days of pooram. They are in charge of the upper shrine as well. There is a shrine dedicated to Lord Ganapathy who is believed to be in his divine "Vidya Ganapati" form, adjoining the temple complex near the iconic banyan tree.

Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple is more than just a spiritual destination; it's a journey into the very soul of cultural and religious traditions. Every stone and carving resonates with the countless prayers and hopes of devotees who have sought solace here over the years. The ambiance inside provides an instant sense of peace, making you feel connected to a higher power. The temple's architecture is a testament to the skilled artisans and the rich heritage of the region. For those seeking a serene space for reflection and connection, Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple offers an unparalleled experience. Truly a divine sanctuary.

The temple has a calm and serene atmosphere. There is also a large pond behind the temple. The Chinakathoor pooram is very famous.

This is a famous temple in palakkad, situated in palakkad -kulappully state highway. It's temple festival (pooram)conducting every year in month of feb-march is too good and a huge amount of mob will come overthere. Programs related to this festival will start one month before only. During the day of festival state highway will be blocked from vaniamkulam to mangalam of about 11km. 30-35 elephants will be there for the festival. Chenda, and all kind of instruments will be there for the festival. People from all religion will gather in festival ground, which showing a sign of religious harmony. Shops in ottapalam,pathirippala areas will give discount for dress, commodities etc for one month during this festival period.

Chinnakathoor Bhagavathy Temple is an ancient temple located in Palappuram, Ottapalam Taluk, Palakkad District in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Bhadrakali, who resides in two different guises. The temple is located 04 km from Ottapalam to Palakkad. The most famous festival is the Pooramahotsava which is celebrated in the month of Kumbh.

One of the main Devi Durga temple in ancient Valluvanad taluk,now ottapalam taluk. The annual pooram celebration is conducting on makam star in kumbam of Malayalam era. This year it was celebrated on 8th March and lakhs of people's gathered for the celebration this year also. The west side of procession with elephants, horses,and tablos starts from ottapalam town and will reach the temple. In that 5 kms people's will gather to see the procession. This type of processions will came from the other sides also. Around 30 elephants will participate in this festival. It is one of the main festival in ottapalam area.

2022 pooram was great , had a good time . Beware of pickpockets and drunk heads and the fireworks was amazing