Karikkakom Devi Temple shines as an abode of truth in the present world,  where values like truth, justice and morality are deteriorating situated seven kilometers east of Trivandrum city at Kadakampally across the Chakkai bridge on the east side of Kochuveli railway station lies the tranquil, enchanting village of Karikkakom.  Surrounded all sides by the panoramic evergreen scenery rich with coconut palms and other fauna in the land of backwaters and canals rest the Karikkakom Chamundi Devi temple which is one of the most ancient and renowned shrines of Kerala.  In accordance with the ancient architectural principles, under the guidance more and supervision of Sree Kanipayoor Krishnan Namboothiri the first stage of the construction of the Sreekovil sub shrines Mukha Mandapam and Chuttu Mandapam completed.  The reinstallation of the Panchaloha Idol of the Goddess followed by tantric rituals was performed on 21.03.1997 under the supervision of Bhrahmasree Rishimangalam Vasudeva Potti.  Earlier the temple was opened to devotees only on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.  But after the reinstaliation, poojas are regularly performed from morning 5 am up to 11.45 am and in the evening from 4.30 pm to 8 pm. The temple stands as a legacy of our ancient culture, where thousands of devotees come everyday to offer their prayers regardless of caste, creed and race.  In the main shrine rests the Goddess and on the north side are the shrines of awesome Rektha Chamundi, Bala Chamundi and other Sub shrines of Sastha, Vinayaka and Yogiswaran. Yakshi Amma, Bhuvaneswari, AyiraValli etc are also there. Just to the northern side of the Devi temple, there is an old house known as Guru Mandiram. This is believed to be the ancestral house or Tharavadu of the Yogiswaran who had brought Devi to this place. Outside the Devi temple wall, Nagar Kavu and pond belonging to the temple are located. This Nagar Kavu is rich in numerous varieties of trees and creepers as well as medicinal plants. To remove Sarpa dosha, devotees can offer Ayilya Puja and Nurum Palum, Archana for Nagar and more every month on the Ayilyam day. Udayasthamana Puja, Pushpabhishekam, Iswaraseva etc are the major poojas of the temple. The route to the temple -Those who travel via Kollam N.H. reaching Kazhakootam junction should take the straight road via world market junction and from there take the right turn via Vazhavila to the temple. Those who take the M.C.Road should come through Kesavadaspuram via Palayam, Pettah, Chackai bye pass. Those coming from Neyyattinkara, via Kizhakkekotta, Injakkal junction can reach the temple through the bye pass road.  The temple can also be reached by Chackai Attuvarambu road.