Chottanikkara temple is dedicated to the Goddess Bhagawati, one of the most popular deities of Kerala. Besides, this temple is also enshrined with the deity of Lord Vishnu. The principal deity in this temple is Goddess Rajeshwari, which is worshipped in three different forms. Devotees worship the deity as goddess Saraswati in the morning, goddess Badrakali in the afternoon, while goddess Durga in the evening. Interestingly, the idol of the goddess mounted on sand instead of being fixed on the ground. The main festival of Maasi Makam is celebrated in this temple during the month of Kumbha, from February through March.