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Kshetra Mahatmyam Elankathil Sree Bhagavathi temple is an ancient holy temple having more than eight hundred years of oldness. It was owned by a group of family. In the ancient times, stag’s horn was kept as idol and it was worshipped. After years the sprit from the stag’s horn was invoked into the idol of goddess and Vigraha Prathishta (installation of the idol) was done. Worship of the goddess was started to avoid the unexpected tragedies happened to the family members. Because of the carelessness and disregard from the protectors, the temple was destroyed. Eventhough the spirit of the goddess (Kshethra Chaithanyam) was remained there strongly. The family members were suffered very much due to the wrath of the goddess and some patrons of the temple undergone premature death. But those who served the goddess very sincerely had better results. Because of the bitter experiences to the family members, nobody was ready to serve the temple. Under these circumstances the administration of the temple was undertaken by a committee from the devotees of the village. After the Devaprasnam, a new temple was constructed and the idol was reinstalled with the help and co-operation of the devotees. Today, thousands of devotees of the goddess visit here and make reverential offerings to redeem them of their affliction. A visit to the temple brings relief to the devotees from the overburdening anguish and agonies of material life

LOCATION Elankathil Sree Bhagavathi Temple is Just 400 mtrs from NH 47 at Kadampattukonam in Kollam – Thiruvanathapuram route. 	45 Kms. from Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram – Attingal – Kallambalam – Kadampattukonam 	25 Kms. from Kollam Kollam – Chathannoor – Parippally – Kadampattukonam 	12 Kms. from Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station Varkala – Nadayara – Palayamkunnu – Chavarcodu – Kadampattukonam 	12 Kms. from South Paravur Railway Station Paravur – Puthenkulam – Parippally – Kadampattukonam 	16 Kms. from Nilamel (MC Road Kottarakkara – Thiruvananthapuram) Nilamel – Pallickal – Kizhakkanela Kettidam Junction – Punnavila – Elankam FESTIVALS Important days, Utsavams in the Elankathil TempleItalic text I.	Vidyarambham On Vijayadasami Day, Vidyarambham is conducted II. Sreemad Devi Bhagavatha Navaha Yajnam Starts in the vijayadasami day for nine days. Annadanam on all days. III. Prathishta Varshikam (Anniversary of the Idol Installation) On January/February (Makaram) with Special Poojas and Annadanam, It is celebrated IV. Thirunal Maholtsavam (at makam in the month of Kumbham -	 February/March) The main Ulsavam for Seven days, starts with Samoohapongala on the first day. For the first six days there is Annadanam. On all the festival days, there will be variety of Stage programmes. On the Sixth day, there is special Nagarupooja (Nagaroott and Noorum Palum) for nagas – snakes. MAKAM THOZHAL On the last day of the Ulsavam, at makam thirunal there is an important ceremony called MAKAM THOZHAL. Every year, on these makam day, the female devotees can have Devi Darsan in her special appearance with full ornaments. MAKAM THOZHAL is considered to be most effectual for long married life and for getting best marriage for girls.