Kunnathunada Balabhadra Temple, Irumpa

Kunnathunada Balabhadra Devi temple is a Hindu religious shrine located near Irumpa, Aruvikkara. Goddess Bhadrakali is the main deity in this temple.

If you seek spiritual enlightenment, chanting the Goddess Mantra can bring a lot of positive energy into your life. The DEVI is revered as the Goddess of Time, Creation, Destruction and Power.

Balabhadra is a vicious form of Hindu Goddess Devi, known for the indestructible nature. Balabhadra devi is commonly depicted with 18 arms all carrying weapons as she rides atop a fierce tiger. 

Balabhadra devi carries the weapons which are endeared to her as a defender of the world. She is frequently seen slaying demons and it is said that she was created to fight off the incredible might of the asura Mahishasura.

Balabhadra devi is known as the preserve of Earth. She is simultaneously portrayed as the giver and destructor of life. 

However, in most of the interpretations she is portrayed as ferocious and she is the mother of the world and the treasure-house of compassion. She is considered as the primordial mass from which all life arouses.

If you are at Trivandrum and tired after prolonged work schedules, then take a drive to this amazing/powerful temple which could bring a lot of positive energy to your life. The place is comparatively less crowded where you could get a historical essence with divine feelings. 

By Car – The temple is located about 12km from Trivandrum. If you are heading towards Ponmudi, take a deviation from Karakulam towards Aruvikkara road and it’s hardly 2mts drive.

Visit this powerful temple at least once in a life-time.