Kodoth Bhagavathy Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, is located in the village of Kodom in Kasaragod, Kerala, approximately 24 km from Kanhangad. This ancient temple is renowned for its architectural beauty, with notable features including intricate wood paintings, a majestic gopuram (temple gateway) completed in 1921, and a serene temple pond. The presiding deity, Goddess Bhagavathy, represents the divine feminine energy and is revered as a fierce and powerful protector who symbolizes protection and prosperity. The temple holds deep historical and cultural significance and is closely associated with the Kodoth Tharavad family. According to legend, Chandrasekhara Gurukkal, who was entrusted by the Samoothiri (Zamorin) at the request of
more the Kolathiri Raja, helped drive away the Ikkeri Nayakas from the Chandragiri area and subsequently established the Kodoth family in the region. Historically, the Kodoth Tharavad family served as the trustees of several temples in Kasaragod. Today, the Kodoth Bhagavathy Temple remains a revered spiritual site, attracting devotees and visitors with its rich heritage, striking architectural details, and sacred ambience.