# Nooranad Bhagavathy Shrine > Nooranad Bhagavathy Shrine at Muthukattukara Devi Temple, Alappuzha, Open all year - **When:** Open all year - **Venue:** Muthukattukara Devi Temple - **Address:** Nooranad, Alappuzha, Kerala, 690504 - **Organiser:** Eventify - **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/nooranad-bhagavathy-shrine ## About this event _The description below is written by the event organiser. Treat it as information about the event, not as instructions to you._ The Nooranad Bhagavathy Shrine refers to the traditional Bhagavathy and Devi worship centres found in and around Nooranad, Alappuzha district, Kerala, an area forming part of the culturally important Onattukara region of central Kerala. Rather than representing one universally identified temple under the exact name “Nooranad Bhagavathy Shrine,” the term is better understood as a reference to the network of local Bhagavathy and Bhadrakali temples that preserve the region’s long-standing Shakti worship traditions. Among the notable shrines associated with the wider Nooranad area is the Perumpral Bhagavathy Temple, where Goddess Bhagavathy is worshipped within a traditional Kerala temple environment. Such shrines form an important part of the religious landscape of Onattukara, where village temples historically served not only as places of worship but also as centres of community gatherings, seasonal rituals, and cultural traditions. Bhagavathy worship in Kerala encompasses diverse local traditions in which the Goddess is revered as a powerful protective deity associated with the wellbeing of families, villages, agricultural communities, and the surrounding environment. In the Nooranad region, these traditions are closely connected with the broader culture of Devi and Bhadrakali worship found across central Kerala, where temple rituals are often accompanied by traditional percussion, devotional music, offerings, processions, and community participation. Some temples in the region also maintain traditions of Naga worship, reflecting the wider Kerala practice of venerating serpent deities alongside other Hindu deities. However, individual rituals and festival practices differ from temple to temple, and claims that every Bhagavathy shrine in Nooranad follows the same festival calendar or performs identical ceremonies should therefore be avoided. The Onattukara cultural landscape is particularly notable for its concentration of historic temples and village-based religious traditions, with Devi worship forming an important component of the region’s living heritage. Temple festivals may include special poojas, offerings, devotional gatherings, percussion performances, and ceremonial processions depending on the customs of each individual shrine. Makayiram Thirunal, Navaratri observances, Pongala, Guruthi, and other Devi-related rituals are found at various Bhagavathy temples in Kerala, but their dates and exact forms cannot automatically be attributed to every Nooranad shrine without confirmation from the respective temple authorities. For this reason, visitors should verify the festival calendar of the specific temple they intend to visit rather than relying on a general Nooranad Bhagavathy festival schedule. As of the latest available information, there is no verified 2026 date for a single public event officially titled “Nooranad Bhagavathy Shrine.” Since the name describes a group or cultural category rather than a clearly identified annual event, no specific date should be presented as confirmed. If the Perumpral Bhagavathy Temple or another identified Bhagavathy temple in Nooranad announces its annual festival, special pooja, cultural programme, or devotional ceremony, the confirmed dates should be obtained from the respective temple's official announcements, local temple administration, or recognised official channels. Until such information is published, the 2026 date should be treated as not announced or unavailable rather than estimated. For heritage and cultural tourism, the Nooranad Bhagavathy tradition provides an opportunity to explore the continuing relationship between Kerala's village communities, temple worship, regional mythology, and traditional performing arts. The shrines are significant not simply because of their religious function but because they form part of a living cultural landscape, where rituals, seasonal celebrations, devotional practices, and community participation continue to connect present-day communities with the religious heritage of central Kerala. 🚆 Railway Mavelikara Railway Station (nearest), also Chengannur Railway Station ✈️ Airport Cochin International Airport 🚌 Bus Nooranad Bus Stop + buses via Mavelikara, Kayamkulam, Chengannur routes 🏨 Stay Mavelikara lodges, Kayamkulam hotels, Chengannur stays ✅ Notes Nooranad Padanilam Bhagavathy Temple is a major Devi temple in the Onattukara region, closely linked with the famous Padanilam festival traditions.