Sreevaraham Mukkolackal Bhagavathi Temple is one of the old and renowned Devi shrines in Kerala. Made of 'Panchaloha,' Devi's idol faces north, as also the 'Swambhoo' [self-sprung earthen mound]. The temple complex consists of the idols of 'Maha Ganapathi', 'Naagar', 'Brahma Rakshas', 'Thampuran and Yakshiamma', besides 'Bhagavathi' who is all grace and poise.

As the story goes, the mythological 'Kannaki' passed through Kanyakumari to her abode at Kodungallur after annihilating King Pandya of Madurapuri in divine fury. And, it is believed that she took rest enroute at Mukkolackal in a tranquil mood, and the place emerged over the years as a sublime centre of worship.

Consecration of the idol was done by Tharananallur Namboodiripad who was in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with 'Arat' festival at Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple. The auspicious day was 'Aswathy' in Meenam. It was in fact King Ayilyam Thirunal who initiated the construction of the temple and arranged for daily pooja. The King himself visited the temple and offered silver coins and silk cloth to the deity. This practice of the palace donating 'pattu and panam' during annual festival continued for years.