Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam

Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam is a Hindu temple located in Kodumon village near Adoor in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Dedicated to Chilanthi Devi, a form of Goddess Bhadrakali, it is notable for its unique association with the spider (chilanthi) legend. The temple features traditional Kerala temple architecture with a sanctum, courtyard and surrounding shrines, and is an important local pilgrimage centre known for its annual festival.

Visitors can expect a traditional Kerala-style temple complex set in a quiet village environment at Kodumon. The site includes the main sanctum dedicated to Chilanthi Devi, an open courtyard, lamp structures and subsidiary shrines. The atmosphere is devotional with daily pujas, offerings and rituals. Visitors can observe temple architecture, walk around the courtyard, and experience local religious customs, especially during festival days when the temple is more crowded and decorated.

Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam is an ancient village temple with local legends linking the deity to a spider (chilanthi) that is believed to have protected the sanctum. The temple reflects the long-standing Shakti worship tradition of central Travancore and has been maintained as a community temple for generations in the Kodumon area.

The temple is culturally significant as a centre of Shakti worship in Pathanamthitta district. Chilanthi Devi is revered as a protective mother goddess, and the temple's annual festival with special pujas, processions and offerings is an important religious and social event for local devotees.