Thodiyil Sree Bhagavathy Temple, located at Vellayil near the beach area of Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and serves as an important spiritual and cultural centre for the local community. Situated amidst the serene coastal surroundings of Vellayil, the temple offers devotees a peaceful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere. The temple is particularly renowned for its grand Thalapoli Kalankari Maholsavam, a seven-day annual festival celebrated during the Malayalam month of Makaram, attracting large numbers of devotees and visitors. One of the festival’s most significant highlights is the traditional Thalapoli procession, in which women carry illuminated lamps and sacred offerings to seek the blessings
more of the Goddess. The temple also hosts the sacred Pongala ceremony, where women prepare ritual offerings as an expression of devotion and gratitude. In addition to the annual festival, the temple celebrates Navarathri with special prayers and cultural programs, as well as Ramayana Masam observances during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, fostering spiritual reflection and devotion. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Bhagavathy, while Bhramarakshass, Muthappan, and Kandakarnnan are worshipped as sub-deities. Located at Thodiyil Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Beach, Vellayil, Kozhikode – 673032, the temple continues to preserve Kerala’s rich religious traditions and remains a cherished destination for devotees seeking divine blessings, peace, and spiritual fulfilment.