Kollam district · Kerala
Valiya Koonambaikulam temple
An ancient Bhadrakali temple at Koonambaikulam in Kollam district, known for its Kumbha Bharani festival.
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Kerala · Temple listing
Puttingal Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Puttingal Temple is in the coastal town of Paravur. It was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill; puttu is the Malayalam word for an ant hill, and the temple takes its name from it. The main festival is celebrated on the day of the Bharani star in the month of Meenam, with poojas, cultural programmes and, by custom, fireworks. In April 2016 a serious fireworks accident took place during the festival.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Puttingal Temple
Kollam district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12