Devi, also called Bhagavathy,worship is more prevalent in Kerala. Devi is also worshiped as The Deity of towns/villages. one of the popular Temples of Devi in Kerala is The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, near Cochin. One of the unique featur of the Temple is that the Durga Suktha Homa is conducted daily to ward off Possession by spirits.