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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

ശേഖരേത്ത് ഗുരുനാഥ ഭദ്രകാളി ക്ഷേത്രം

Shekhareth Gurunatha Badrakali Temple is a Hindu shrine nestled in the quiet hamlet of Vettikad, Kerala, devoted to the worship of Badrakali.

॥ जय माता दी ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Shekhareth Gurunatha Badrakali Temple stands in Vettikad, a small hamlet in Kerala, serving as a sacred center for the local Hindu community. The temple is dedicated to Badrakali, a powerful feminine form within the Hindu tradition, reflecting the deep reverence for Shakti worship that characterizes many Kerala temples. The name Shekhareth Gurunatha carries spiritual significance, honoring the guiding presence of the divine teacher within the sanctuary.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

Nestled in the rural landscape of Kerala, this temple embodies the intimate relationship between village life and spiritual practice that has endured across generations. As a place of daily worship and communal gathering, it maintains the living traditions of Kerala's Hindu heritage, offering devotees a space for prayer, contemplation, and connection to the divine feminine. The temple's modest setting reflects the understated grace characteristic of Kerala's numerous village shrines, each preserving devotional practices rooted in regional customs and beliefs.

Goddess Durga and Mahishasura

Welcome to the Sanctum

ശേഖരേത്ത് ഗുരുനാഥ ഭദ്രകാളി ക്ഷേത്രം

Shekhareth Gurunatha Badrakali Temple is a Hindu shrine nestled in the quiet hamlet of Vettikad, Kerala, devoted to the worship of Badrakali.

Shekhareth Gurunatha Badrakali Temple stands in Vettikad, a small hamlet in Kerala, serving as a sacred center for the local Hindu community. The temple is dedicated to Badrakali, a powerful feminine form within the Hindu tradition, reflecting the deep reverence for Shakti worship that characterizes many Kerala temples. The name Shekhareth Gurunatha carries spiritual significance, honoring the guiding presence of the divine teacher within the sanctuary.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
103Devotees

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

श्री

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 05:00 AMMangala AartiGoddess is awakened with lamps and conch
  • 08:00 AMSnana & ShringarCeremonial bath followed by adornment
  • 12:00 PMBhog AartiMidday offering of bhoga and naivedyam
  • 04:30 PMUtthapan DarshanRe-opening of the sanctum
  • 07:30 PMSandhya AartiTwilight devotion with rhythmic bells
  • 09:30 PMShayan AartiFinal aarti — sanctum closes

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Kerala, India

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