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Manapullikavu is a Hindu temple dedicated to Mother Goddess, situated in Manapullikavu, Palakkad town in Kerala, South India. The temple serves as a spiritual center in the town.

A saintly Brahmin once prayed and perfected the Manappully Bhagavathy, so the folklore goes. He did the prayers in his kitchen which is also known as the madappalli. That must be in course of time and usage, become "Manappulli". This Brahmins house was part of the "Yagakkara" where Agnihothra yagas were performed. This in turn must have changed to become "Yakkara" the present name. It is presumed that the place where this temple is situated derived its name from this.

Sree Manappulli Bhagavathi is Lord Shiva's daughter and she is Bhadrakaali. The temple mythology is that once, Neelan, an Asura was giving a lot of disturbances to the people of this area. People complained about his miseries and menace to Parasuraman and he advised to take up the matter with Lord Paramasiva. Paramasiva by incarnation took the form of Bhadrakali and killed Neelan. After this, Bhadrakali became to be worshipped as Manappulli Sree Bhadrakali Amman. She was born out of the sacred Jada of Lord Shiva during Dakshayaga. Shree Manappulli Bhagavathi is black in color, with four hands, each one having Soolam, Kapalam, gadkam and khedam. She has three eyes, four big teeth, a beautiful dress, several ornaments, in ghost vahana very bright and shining and fearful in appearance. She is well known for satisfying the desires of the devotees. It is said that the Goddess will be there whenever any devotee calls with real devotion.