ഓം ശ്രീ കരിങ്കാളി കാവിലമ്മേ നമഃ

Karinkalikavu Temple front view
Thalapoli festival procession
Sacred temple oil lamps
ശ്രീ മുണ്ടക്കൽ കരിങ്കാളിക്കാവ്

Sree Mundakkal Karinkalikavu Temple

Puliyakkode · Malappuram

A sacred seat of devotion, tradition, and divine blessings.

Karinkalikavu temple courtyard
Our Heritage

About Karinkalikavu

Sree Mundakkal Karinkalikavu Temple is a sacred place of worship located at Puliyakkode, Malappuram. The temple is deeply connected with local devotion, traditional rituals, and the spiritual heritage of the region.

For generations, devotees have gathered here to seek the blessings of Karinkali Bhagavathi and Chovva Bhagavathi, experiencing the timeless rhythm of Kerala temple traditions — from the morning vilakku to the grand thalapoli processions.

പുളിയക്കോട് സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്ന ശ്രീ മുണ്ടക്കൽ കരിങ്കാളിക്കാവ്, ഭക്തിയുടെയും പാരമ്പര്യത്തിന്റെയും വിശുദ്ധ കേന്ദ്രം.

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The Divine

Deity & Spiritual Significance

The presiding deities and sacred traditions that make Karinkalikavu a unique seat of devotion.

Kerala mural of the goddess

Karinkali Bhagavathi

The fierce protective goddess at the heart of the temple's worship tradition.

Chovva Bhagavathi

Revered with special Tuesday rituals, blessing devotees with strength and grace.

Traditional Rituals

Centuries-old Kerala temple practices preserved through unbroken lineage.

Devotee Belief

A living tradition where every prayer connects the past with the present.

Daily Rituals

Pooja Timings

Morning
6:00 AM – 08:30 AM
Morning rituals
Evening
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Deepaaradhana & Vilakku
Muppettu njayar and Mandala Season

Timings may vary during festivals. Please contact the temple office for confirmation.

Sacred Chant

ധ്യാനം

"ഖഡ്‌ഗം, കപാലം, ത്രിശിഖം, ത്രിനേത്രം
വജ്രം, ദധാനം, ധൃത ഭീമ ദംഷ്ട്രാം
അനേക ശത്രോർ ഹൃദയം ഖനീത്വാ
കൃഷ്‌ണാംഗി കാളിം സതതം ഭജാമി"

A devotional prayer offered with faith before Karinkali Bhagavathi.

Karinkali Bhagavathi
Karinkalikavu temple courtyard Karinkali Bhagavathi Temple vilakku
Sacred Offerings

Vazhipadu & Pooja

Devotees can dedicate a wide range of traditional offerings at Sree Karinkalikavu — from a simple Pushpanjali to the grand Mandala Vilakku. Each vazhipadu is performed by the temple priests with full ritual sanctity.

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To book any vazhipadu, please call or WhatsApp the temple office.

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Sacred Celebrations

Festival Highlights

The grand rituals and celebrations that mark the temple's spiritual calendar.

Thalapoli Mahotsavam
Festival

Thalapoli Mahotsavam

The grand annual procession of devotees carrying lit lamps and floral offerings — the most cherished celebration of the temple.

Mandala Vilakku
Mandala Season

Mandala Vilakku

A sacred seasonal lamp offering performed during the Mandala period, where devotees seek blessings through traditional vilakku rituals and prayers.

Prathishtadinam
Consecration Day

Prathishtadinam

The annual commemoration of the temple's consecration — a day of special poojas and devotee gatherings.

Tuesday rituals
Weekly Ritual

Special Tuesday Rituals

Weekly Chovva Bhagavathi rituals where devotees gather to seek blessings of strength and protection.

Support the Temple

Support Temple Activities

Your contribution helps preserve the rituals, festivals and ongoing development of Karinkalikavu — a heritage we share with future generations of devotees.

Please donate only through official temple trust channels.
Visit & Reach Us

Find the Temple

Sree Mundakkal Karinkalikavu

Religious & Charitable Trust

Address
Aakkaparambu (P.O), Kuzhimanna (via), Malappuram District, Kerala, PIN: 673641
Phone
+91 97450 08796
Hours
6:00 AM – 08:30 AM  |  5:00 PM – 8:00 PM