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Beliefs and Idols

The temple is east-facing. The sanctum sanctorum on the southern side is for Gandharva Swamy while the one on the northern side is for Bhadrakali Amma. Sundara Yakshi Amma is in another sanctum sanctorum towards the left side of Gandharva Swamy.

Shivan, Ganapathy, and Shasthavu are the Upadevas here. Ayala Yakshi, Nagaraja, and Naga Yakshi idols are on the outside on the south. Rakshas is on the south-west corner while Annapoorneshwari is on the north-west.

Bala Yakshi, Kala Yakshi, and Kodum Kali idols are on the outside of the temple wall on the northern side. Mootharu - once the local judge of Oniyappulathu Illam - is also along with these. People who are facing legal problems come in front of Mootharu and offer Vellam Kudi to get justice. This offering is also good for fulfilling goals.

Nagachamundi and Dharmadaiva worshipped by Chempankulam family are on the outside on the east of the temple.

Aishwarya Gandharvan

Sree Aiswarya Gandharvan
Om Sree Aishwarya Gandharvaya Namah

Praying Mantis is the vehicle of Sree Aiswarya Gandharva, who is the lord of wealth, prosperity, art, married life, and medicine. Living with his beautiful wife, Sree Aiswarya Gandharva is also the symbol of perfect married life.

It is believed that praying in front of Gandharva Swamy can give blessings like relief from debt, solution to family problems, wealth and prosperity, job and business success, marriage, and good children.

Gandharva Pooja is perfect for alleviating Gandharva Badha Dosham.

Sree Bhadrakali

Sree Bhadrakali
Om Sree Bhadrakalye Namah

Sree Bhadrakali with the powers to bless and curse, is an energy of Cheruvally Bhagathy. That's why devotees of Cheruvally Bhagavathy from various places visit Urulikunnam temple atleast once in a year.

Bhadrakali Pooja is perfect for removing Shatrudosha, Gulikan, Prethabadha, and to get rid of diseases.

On the day of Meenappooram, women with devotion come in front of Bhadrakali to offer Pongala which is best for maintaining a secure family and to achieve goals. Moreover, offering Pongala on that day is believed to be good for receiving Bhadrakali Amma's blessings which ensures prosperity of the family till the next year's Pongala.