Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple

Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy (Adi Shakti) located at Kadampuzha in Malappuram District, Kerala. Situated between Kuttippuram and Valanchery on National Highway 66, it is notable for having no idol; the deity is worshipped in a pit (hole) where the goddess is believed to have manifested. It is one of the most visited Shakti shrines in Kerala.

Visitors can expect a traditional Kerala-style temple complex set in a semi-urban village environment with a central sanctum where the deity is worshipped in a pit covered with flowers. The temple has a queue system for darshan, offering counters for poojas like Poomoodal and Mutturakkal, and small shops selling prasadam and flowers outside. The atmosphere is devotional with continuous chanting and rituals throughout the day.

The temple is associated with legends of a hunter named Kannappan and the presence of Adi Shankaracharya, who is believed to have installed the Kiratha form of the Goddess. Unlike conventional temples, there is no installed idol; worship is performed in a pit where the Goddess is believed to have appeared. The shrine is considered ancient and has been a centre of Shakti worship in the region for centuries.

The temple is a major Shakti shrine in Kerala dedicated to Kirathaparvathy (hunter form of Parvathy) and is revered as a powerful Bhagavathy temple. It attracts devotees seeking blessings for marriage, progeny and prosperity. Rituals such as Poomoodal (covering the pit with Thechi flowers) are unique to this temple and reflect local devotional traditions.