Anchakkulam Sree Mahadevi Temple is a Hindu temple and spiritual center located in Thodupuzha, Idukki district, Kerala. Dedicated to Goddess Mahadevi, it serves as a focal point of worship and cultural life in the region, emphasizing devotion to the divine feminine power, or Shakti. The temple is managed under the Anchakkulam Devaswom Trust.
Deity and Worship
The presiding deity, Mahadevi, embodies the universal mother goddess who manifests as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati—representing strength, prosperity, and wisdom. Regular poojas and daily rituals are conducted from early morning until late evening, inviting devotees to seek spiritual well-being and divine blessings.
Festivals and Rituals
Two major annual festivals highlight the temple’s calendar.
- Divya Oushada Seva, held during the Malayalam month of Karkkidakam, includes the preparation and distribution of Oushadha Kanji, a herbal porridge believed to strengthen immunity and foster community health.
- Thiru Ulsavam, celebrated during the month of Kumbham, features colorful processions, music, and dance performances, culminating on the Thrikketta star day with grand rituals that attract devotees from across Kerala.
Cultural and Spiritual Significance
The temple’s origin is deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of Anchakkulam, a region known for preserving sacred groves and ecological harmony. Local history describes the site as a revived sacred landscape once revered as a “kavu,” symbolizing the coexistence of humans and nature under divine guardianship.
Anchakkulam Sree Mahadevi Temple remains an important religious and cultural destination in Idukki, blending devotion, community service, and traditional ecological reverence within the framework of Kerala’s temple heritage.