saradadevi temple
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Deity: Bhadrakali Place: Kakinada Andhra Pradesh
saradadevi temple. Dedicated to Bhadrakali. Located in Kakinada.
- Primary Deity
- Bhadrakali
- Built
- 1748
- Builder
- Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma
- Address
- Gpt road, G.P.T.Colony, Kannayya Kapu Nagar, Penumudi, Kakinada Urban, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 533003, India
History
Sarkaradevi Temple, located in Chirayinkeezhu town in Thiruvananthapuram district, is considered one of the most important temples in South India. Tradition accords the temple a remote antiquity. It rose to historical importance following the introduction of the famous Kaliyoot festival by the Travancore sovereign, Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, in 1748. The temple maintains a basic historical and traditional attachment with the Nakramcode Devi Temple located in Avanavanchery, Attingal.
- Nearest City: Chirayinkeezhu
Major Festivals
- Kaliyoot festival