Pazhanchira Devi Temple is a Hindu temple situated between Ambalathara, Thiruvananthapuram and Paravankunnu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It is about 6 kilometres to the southeast of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram city. The temple is beautified with carvings of the various manifestations of the god and goddess. It is said to be built by the Sidha Yogi in the 13th century. They worshipped the Devi in the Sri Kovil inside the temple. Later it became the goddess Pazhanchira Devi’s temple. There is a Sarpa Kavu (abode of snakes) outside the Shri Kovil. Naga Pooja is performed here. The surrounding of Sarpa Kavu is full of shady trees. Aiswarya Mahalakshmi pooja is also done here in Sri Pazhanchira Devi temple, Thiruvananthapuram during every full moon day. It is a one hour pooja starting from 5.00 pm in the evening and ending at 6.00 pm. Mainly this pooja is performed for curing diseases and for the happiness in the family. People consider this temple for Vidhyarambam in the Vijayadhasami day for children. The festival of the temple is in the month of ‘Meenam’ and starts on the day of ‘Makayram’. This temple is known as Mookambika of Trivandrum. Navarathri is celebrated with auspcious Poojas and Romas etc. On the Mahanavami day Kanyakapooja is done by worshiping young girls and presenting them with dress and gifts. On this day Samooha Laksharchana is conducted which is altered by thousands devotees.
Pazhanchira Devi Temple , Trivandrum
Ambalathara, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695026