Puttingal Temple
| Puttingal Temple | |
|---|---|
Paravur Puttingal Devi Temple | |
Puttingal temple festival | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kollam |
| Deity | Bhadrakali |
| Location | |
| Location | Paravur |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°48′45.43″N 76°39′51.97″E / 8.8126194°N 76.6644361°E |
Puttingal Temple is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant hill.
The main festival is celebrated on the day of Bharani star in Meenam. Fireworks and other events associated with the festival take place along with other cultural events with various poojas performed.