Bhagavathy Seva is for worship of Devi Durga practised mostly in Kerala. This Puja is done in temples and in homes as well. It is very beneficial as such. This is done in the evenings. So the preparation starts in the afternoon itself. The priest draws a special kolam design (Sri Chakram) on the floor and fills with colour powders. (Black is avoided). This is named as Padmam, which is the main kolam. On either side of the Padmam two smaller Kolam is made and filled with colour powder.