The temple is located in Chottanikkara via Thripunithura, 15km from Kochi. The presiding deity here is Durga Bhagavathy also known by various names such as Bhadrakali, Saraswati, Amman etc. The goddess is worshipped here in her three forms, one after another- as Saraswathy in the morning, Bhadrakali in the noon and Durga in the evening. There is also one more temple as a part of the complex where the deity is Bhadrakali Devi. The major festival 'Makam Thozhal' falls during Feb-March every year for a period of 9 days. This temple is  famous for the healing powers, especially relating to mental illness and disorders.