Kumaranalloor Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Kathyayan is located at Kumaranalloor, in Kottayam town. Kumaranalloor Devi temple is one of the Devi temples among the 108 Durgalayas (Devi temples) in Kerala . Devi Kumaranalloor Devi is said to be more than 2400 years old, as per historical and mythological evidences as well as other sources of information.

The architecture of the temple is notable for the unique structure of the nalambalam and sreekovil both of which have been built in the sreechakra style (ring like object with a handle, which is placed in the right hand of the devi). This kind of architecture is rarely found in temple architecture.

The idol of kumaranalloor devi temple is unique, since it is carved out of "anjanashila", and is considered extremely sacred and was once worshipped by maharshi parasuraman. Then parriath unni had a dream that there was an idol lying in water at vedagiri a near by place. He had taken it from the water and brought the idol from vedagiri. The idol was worshipped by maharshi parasurama and installed in kumaranalloor temple . The idol was made already by maharshi parasurama.

At the time of installation, a brahmin sage with matted hair, came and entered into the sreekovil and installed the idol in a second. Soon he vanished. Still people believe that the brahmin sage was parasurama. Therefore, kumaranalloor devi temple is one of the 108 durga temples in india and its idol installed and was worshipped by maharshi parasurama. Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya Swami has described Kumaranalloor Devi temple as one among the Pancha mahakshetrams (five main temples) in India .Book A tour Package to Kumaranalloor Devi temple .