Thazhavila Devi Temple is a very ancient temple and a refuge for devotees. It is situated in the scenic region of old Uchakada, a plain area located at the southern tip of Travancore, in Neyyattinkara Taluk, adjoining Tamil Nadu. The temple is renowned for its antiquity and its significance as a sacred place of worship for devotees.The temple surroundings were naturally beautiful, with blooming Ilanji trees all around and dense groves of Thazha (screw pine) flourishing on the southern side. Owing to the abundance and thick growth of these Thazha plants, the temple came to be known as Thazhavila Temple.

The sacred ancient temple, built centuries ago, is one of the earliest temples of southern Travancore. The original temple structure had walls made of mud on both sides, wooden partitions at the front and rear, and a roof covered with tiles.

The idol of the Goddess was made of clay and was installed in a large form. The earliest priest of the temple was a Potti (a traditional temple priest) named Shanku.

As the passage of time had caused damage to various parts of the temple, the matter came to the attention of the local residents and temple authorities. A public meeting was convened within the temple premises, during which it was recommended that a Devaprasnam (a traditional astrological ritual conducted to ascertain the deity’s will and identify issues affecting the temple) be performed to determine appropriate remedial measures.

Subsequently, the temple Tantri (chief ritual authority), Murugesan Tantri of Eraniel, was consulted and informed of the situation. Based on his guidance, the scholars Gopalan Ashan and G. P. Panicker were engaged to conduct the Devaprasnam. Following its findings, it was decided to initiate the reconstruction and renovation of the temple.
Around the same time, Shri Vamadeva Panicker was appointed as the new priest of the temple.

As the passage of time had caused damage to various parts of the temple, the matter came to the attention of the local residents and temple authorities. A public meeting was convened within the temple premises, during which it was recommended that a Devaprasnam (a traditional astrological ritual conducted to ascertain the deity’s will and identify issues affecting the temple) be performed to determine appropriate remedial measures.

Subsequently, the temple Tantri (chief ritual authority), Murugesan Tantri of Eraniel, was consulted and informed of the situation. Based on his guidance, the scholars Gopalan Ashan and G. P. Panicker were engaged to conduct the Devaprasnam. Following its findings, it was decided to initiate the reconstruction and renovation of the temple.
Around the same time, Shri Vamadeva Panicker was appointed as the new priest of the temple.

In response to suggestions from devotees in the locality that the temple should be renovated in a manner that would serve as a model for other temples in the region, the local residents and temple authorities resolved to undertake the reconstruction of the temple. Acting on the guidance of Temple Tantri Murugesan, a Devaprasnam was conducted under the leadership of Arjunan Ashan. Based on the findings and recommendations of the Devaprasnam, it was decided to proceed with the temple’s reconstruction and renovation
The temple, designed by Shri Pradeep Suchindram Sthapathi, was completed within three years through the collective efforts and support of the local residents and devotees. The old clay idol of the Goddess was replaced with a new idol carved from Krishna Shila (black granite) and duly consecrated. As part of the post-consecration rituals, a Kumbhabhishekam was performed to enhance the divine presence and prosperity of the deity. At present, the temple's Melshanthi (chief priest) is Anil S. Narayanan Potti.