Edakkunni Sri Durga Temple is one of the 108 Durga temples believed to have been consecrated by the legendary warrior-saint Parasurama who is also credited with creating the state of Kerala. The Devi is here in her Vaishnava form with Sankha, Chakra, Gadha and Padmam. Edakkunni Bhagavathy is believed to be “Sarvabeeshtapradhayini” (one who grants all wishes) and numerous bhakthas have stories legion to tell of her supreme benevolence. The temple is unique in that there are no upadevas inside the temple walls. Many a time astrologers have tried to know the Bhagavathy’s mind on this and each time the divine will; has been to continue with the status quo.The majestic Gopuram (ornamental gateway),the befitting Anapalla 'Mathilkettu'(compound walls),'Ootupura'(feeding hall),Naalambalam(building immediately surrounding the sanctum sanctorum)and 'Sreekovil'(sanctum santorum) herald the magic lustre of the building architecture.

The temple is an important participant in the 1400-year-old grand holy congregation of Devas ,the Arattupuzha Pooram .The Uthramvilakku, celebrated the following day at Edakkunni, is famous in the circle of connoisseurs of the art of Melam as the veritable gold standard among the Panchari Melams of Central Kerala. It is also believed, and is indeed true that all the decorations on elephants and the rituals preceding the start of Panchari Melam are in perfection in Edakkunni. Old timers testify to the fact that people from far and beyond used to come the Uthramvilakku to see and hear the perfection of Central Kerala’s traditional rituals.The Panchavadhyam performed on that day is also one of the best in central Kerala and is truly magnificent.