Devi (Bhagavathy) temple · Rayamangalam, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Iringole Kavu is a Hindu temple to the goddess Bhagavathy set within a sacred forest (kavu) of about 50 acres, around 2 km from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala, according to Kerala Tourism. The temple's address is at Rayamangalam.
Faith & Tradition
Its legend links the goddess to the infant Krishna: the eighth child of Devaki and Vasudeva, a girl, escaped Kamsa's hands and rose into the sky, and the goddess is worshipped here as the protector who shielded Krishna (Kerala Tourism; Mathrubhumi). Tradition, reported by Mathrubhumi, says the temple was built by Parasurama.
Unusual customs, according to Mathrubhumi, include parading only female elephants during the pooram festival and not using fragrant flowers even for worship. Three main paths and smaller footpaths lead through the forest to the temple.
Heritage
The sanctum and the surrounding cloister (chuttambalam) retain an old Kerala character (Mathrubhumi).
Plan Your Visit
The temple stands in a protected sacred grove; follow temple customs and confirm timings locally.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration (official website) before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Processions use only female elephants (Mathrubhumi).
Location
Iringole Kavu is about 2 km from Perumbavoor, Ernakulam district (Kerala Tourism).
Location: Rayamangalam, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Questions
About 2 km from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala.
About 50 acres, according to Kerala Tourism.
The goddess Bhagavathy, linked by legend to protecting the infant Krishna.
Only female elephants are paraded.
Fragrant flowers are not used, even for puja, Mathrubhumi reports.
Further reading: Iringole Kavu Bhagavathy Temple, Perumbavoor on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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