Vellayani Devi Temple
| Major Vellayani Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
Golden Idol of Vellayani Devi | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Deity | Goddess Bhadrakali |
| Festivals | Kaliyoottu, Aswathy Pongala |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Nemom, Vellayani |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°26′44″N 76°59′29″E / 8.44556°N 76.99139°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture (Kovil) |
| Website | |
| https://www.onlinetdb.com/ | |
The Major Vellayani Devi Temple is a highly revered shrine in Kerala, India, dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. The shrine is situated in Vellayani 1.5 km west of Vellayani junction, 12 km southeast of Thiruvananthapuram on the eastern bank of Vellayani Lake. The temple is under the management of Travancore Devaswom Board. The temple structure has a bronze roof with traditional art work and carries Dravidian architecture. The temple has eastern and northern towers called Gopurams with statues of different Gods sculptured in them. The Gopurams function as gateways through the walls that surround the temple complex.
Vellayani Devi Temple is renowned for celebrating the longest non-Pilgrimage festival of South India and the duration of the festival is around 65 to 70 days. This festival is held every three years.