Temple Name:
Significance:
Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple is one of the most visited and renowned religious sites in Thrissur, which attracts a lot of devotees and travellers each year. It is a beautiful Hindu temple where Goddess Kali, Bhadrakali’s incarnation is housed. The idol is around six feet tall and has been developed using fine wood from a massive Jackfruit tree.
The Thrissur railway lies closest to the temple at around a distance of sixty kilometers. The Thrissur Railway Station is located around 60 kilometers from the temple. Plus, the nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport situated at a distance of around thirty-eight kilometers.
The Thrissur railway lies closest to the temple at around a distance of sixty kilometers. The Thrissur Railway Station is located around 60 kilometers from the temple. Plus, the nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport situated at a distance of around thirty-eight kilometers.
Location:
Kodungallur
Address:
65GX+P8X, Thekkenada Rd, near aswathy hotel, Kodungallur, Kerala
680664
680664
Google Tag:
10.22683398323639, 76.19834520000002
Phone No:
0480 2 803061
Email id:
sreekurumba2021@gmail.com
Temple Timings:
5am–12pm 4–7pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Bhagavathy
Offerings:
4am Opening
4.30am Malar Nivedhya
6.30am Usha Nivedhyam
7am Pantheeradi Nivedhyam
7.30am Pantheeradi Pooja
11am Ucha Nivedhyam
11.30am Ucha Pooja
12pm Closing
4pm Openning
6.15pm Deeparadhana
7pm Athazha Nivedhyam
7.30pm Athazya Pooja
8pm Closing
8.30pm Guruthy Pooja
Sunday,Tuesday,Friday Closing 12.30pm
4.30am Malar Nivedhya
6.30am Usha Nivedhyam
7am Pantheeradi Nivedhyam
7.30am Pantheeradi Pooja
11am Ucha Nivedhyam
11.30am Ucha Pooja
12pm Closing
4pm Openning
6.15pm Deeparadhana
7pm Athazha Nivedhyam
7.30pm Athazya Pooja
8pm Closing
8.30pm Guruthy Pooja
Sunday,Tuesday,Friday Closing 12.30pm
Festivals:
Bharani festival
Kodungallur Bharani festival in Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
The Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagawati temple is one of the major festivals of Kerala. It is a month of festivities from the Bharani asterism in the month of Kumbham to 7 days after the Bharani asterism in the month of Meenam. It normally falls between the months of March and April. The festival usually starts with a ritual called 'Kozhikkallu moodal' which involves the sacrifice of cocks and shedding of their blood, which forms an important feature of this temple. The members of the "Kodungallur Bhagavathy Veedu" are allowed to participate in this ritual. It is to appease the goddess Kali and her demons who take delight in blood offerings.
'Kavu Theendal' is another major part of the festival. Bhadrakali being the patron of the royal family of Cranganore, the raja of Kodungallur plays an active part in the celebrations. Standing upon a platform built around a banyan tree, the Raja spreads out a silken parasol soon after the door of the Devi shrine is opened. This gesture represents a permission given for all castes to enter the precincts of the temple for worship. Devotees run round the temple three times with sticks in their hands, before entering the shrine. The ritual commemorates the slaying of the demon Daruka, and the sticks are said to be substitutes for the swords and other weapons used for the ritual in the past.[citation needed]
During this ritual, Vellichapads, (oracles of the goddess), dressed as the goddess and said to be possessed by her, run around the temple in a frenzied trance state, waving their sickle-shaped swords in the air while the members of their retinue offer reverence over the inner quadrangle of the temple. They yell out lewd, bawdy, abusive cries at the goddess, which is said to please her. This is followed by a purification ceremony the next day.
'Chandanapoti Charthal' is another festival, involving smearing the image with sandalwood paste.
Thalappoli festival
The Thalappoli festival is in the month of Makaram (January–February). The four-day Thalappoli commences from the evening of Makara Sankranthi with religious rituals. Big procession headed by richly caparisoned elephants are taken out to the accompaniment of Pancha Vadyam, Paancari, Paandi, etc. It is celebrated by all sections of people of Kodungalloor and adjacent areas. The first day of Thalappoli consists of many offerings to goddess. "souseeni" as it is called among the kudumbi community is one among them. This is basically mixing riceflakes with jaggery and coconut, later on this is shared among the devotees around.
Kodungallur Bharani festival in Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
The Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagawati temple is one of the major festivals of Kerala. It is a month of festivities from the Bharani asterism in the month of Kumbham to 7 days after the Bharani asterism in the month of Meenam. It normally falls between the months of March and April. The festival usually starts with a ritual called 'Kozhikkallu moodal' which involves the sacrifice of cocks and shedding of their blood, which forms an important feature of this temple. The members of the "Kodungallur Bhagavathy Veedu" are allowed to participate in this ritual. It is to appease the goddess Kali and her demons who take delight in blood offerings.
'Kavu Theendal' is another major part of the festival. Bhadrakali being the patron of the royal family of Cranganore, the raja of Kodungallur plays an active part in the celebrations. Standing upon a platform built around a banyan tree, the Raja spreads out a silken parasol soon after the door of the Devi shrine is opened. This gesture represents a permission given for all castes to enter the precincts of the temple for worship. Devotees run round the temple three times with sticks in their hands, before entering the shrine. The ritual commemorates the slaying of the demon Daruka, and the sticks are said to be substitutes for the swords and other weapons used for the ritual in the past.[citation needed]
During this ritual, Vellichapads, (oracles of the goddess), dressed as the goddess and said to be possessed by her, run around the temple in a frenzied trance state, waving their sickle-shaped swords in the air while the members of their retinue offer reverence over the inner quadrangle of the temple. They yell out lewd, bawdy, abusive cries at the goddess, which is said to please her. This is followed by a purification ceremony the next day.
'Chandanapoti Charthal' is another festival, involving smearing the image with sandalwood paste.
Thalappoli festival
The Thalappoli festival is in the month of Makaram (January–February). The four-day Thalappoli commences from the evening of Makara Sankranthi with religious rituals. Big procession headed by richly caparisoned elephants are taken out to the accompaniment of Pancha Vadyam, Paancari, Paandi, etc. It is celebrated by all sections of people of Kodungalloor and adjacent areas. The first day of Thalappoli consists of many offerings to goddess. "souseeni" as it is called among the kudumbi community is one among them. This is basically mixing riceflakes with jaggery and coconut, later on this is shared among the devotees around.
History:
The people of Kodungallur believe that this temple was, in the olden days, a Shiva shrine and it was Parasurama who installed the murti of Bhadrakali close to one of Shiva. The pujas are conducted; it is said, under direct instructions from the goddess herself. Five 'Sri Chakras', said to have been installed by Adi Shankaracharya, are believed to be the main source of the powers of this deity. The priests are Namboodiris and Adikas (Madhu Brahmins) who have a right to perform 'Pushpanjalis' to the Goddess.
Legend says it is in this temple that “Kannaki Amman” the heroine of “Silappadikaram”, a Tamil classic by Ilangovadigal, attained salvation. She came to Kodungallur, prayed to the Bhagavathy and obtained unity with her “Murthy)
It is said that the temple was constructed by Cheraman Perumal. The first Shakteya Pooja in kodungallur temple was performed by a Thiyyar from Malabar. Even present day , The Thiyya thandans (An administrative position) of 64 tharas meet at Nilapaduthara at Kodungaloor in the presence of kodungallur raja. The kodungaloor meena bharani is conducted under these Thiyya thandans.
In Tantric terms, the divinity is installed in what is called the "Rurujit Vidhaana" pattern, a form of installation with Shiva in one end, Ganesha in the other, with the Sapta Matrika goddesses in between.
Legend says it is in this temple that “Kannaki Amman” the heroine of “Silappadikaram”, a Tamil classic by Ilangovadigal, attained salvation. She came to Kodungallur, prayed to the Bhagavathy and obtained unity with her “Murthy)
It is said that the temple was constructed by Cheraman Perumal. The first Shakteya Pooja in kodungallur temple was performed by a Thiyyar from Malabar. Even present day , The Thiyya thandans (An administrative position) of 64 tharas meet at Nilapaduthara at Kodungaloor in the presence of kodungallur raja. The kodungaloor meena bharani is conducted under these Thiyya thandans.
In Tantric terms, the divinity is installed in what is called the "Rurujit Vidhaana" pattern, a form of installation with Shiva in one end, Ganesha in the other, with the Sapta Matrika goddesses in between.
Updated on:
21/07/2022
Temple Name:
Listing Category
Significance:
Kottankulangara Devi Temple is a very ancient and holy center where thousands of believers derive mental condolence and peace of mind to tide over the miseries of life.
Location:
Kottankulangara
Address:
Major Sree Kottankulangara Devi Temple, Kottankulangara, Chavara Kollam, Kerala
691 583
691 583
District:
Kollam
Google Tag:
8.97958°N 76.53512°E
Phone No:
086928 83334
Website:
Email id:
enquiry@kottankulangaratemple.org
Temple Timings:
5am – 11am | 5pm – 8:30pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Goddess Durga Bhagavathy or Aadi Shakthi
Sub Deities:
NA
Offerings:
Chamayavilakku
Anpolippara
Kottan Nivedyam
Payasam
Iratti madhuram
Aravana
Panthirunaazhi
Ornaments, Silk, Kumila
Akhandanaamom
Anpolippara
Kottan Nivedyam
Payasam
Iratti madhuram
Aravana
Panthirunaazhi
Ornaments, Silk, Kumila
Akhandanaamom
Festivals:
The Kottankulangara Festival is an annual Hindu festival in Kerala, India in which thousands of men dress as women. The festival takes place at the Kottankulangara Devi temple at Chavara, Kerala which is sacred to the goddess Bhagavathy. Every year this festival is celebrated on the 10th and 11th day of Meenam.
On the festival day thousand of Devotees visit the Temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess Bhagavathy. The men dress up in the female attire of their choice. Some wear Set saari, Pattu saari, half saari or even dance costumes.
Festival begins on March 9 and will end on March 25. Around 4000 people were participated in the Chamayavilakku. The myth is a group of boys herding cows and during their play, they used to act as shy girls and offer flowers and a coconut dish called kottan to a stone. One of the boys had a divine reception from the Devi and subsequently a temple without an outer wall was constructed and the ritual of men dressed as women offering prayers to the Devi started.
On the festival day thousand of Devotees visit the Temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess Bhagavathy. The men dress up in the female attire of their choice. Some wear Set saari, Pattu saari, half saari or even dance costumes.
Festival begins on March 9 and will end on March 25. Around 4000 people were participated in the Chamayavilakku. The myth is a group of boys herding cows and during their play, they used to act as shy girls and offer flowers and a coconut dish called kottan to a stone. One of the boys had a divine reception from the Devi and subsequently a temple without an outer wall was constructed and the ritual of men dressed as women offering prayers to the Devi started.
History:
Kottankulangara Devi Temple is a very ancient and holy center where thousands of believers derive mental condolence and peace of mind to tide over the miseries of life.
The plot of land where the temple is situated at present was an attractive place full of natural beauty resembling the serene outlook of the forest. The thick growth of trees and plants and creepers always gave the quietness of mental tranquillity. On the northwest corner of the plot there existed a small deep pond known as Bhoothakulam. People believed that this place was a comfortable shelter for poisonous snakes. On the eastern side there was a huge extensive deep pond. During the days of rain, a stream originated from here and it would make the Kareelil Padom fertile and cultivable. As this place was full of thick growth of grass and pure water the teenagers of the neighbouring places used to assemble here with their cattle.
One day the cowboys got a coconut from this place. They found a stone on the southern part of Bhoothakulam. When they hit the coconut on the stone (with the intension of removing the husk), they all got alarmed and frightened as they found drops of blood dripping from the stone. They explained the wonderful phenomena to the elders. The astrologer suggested that the stone contained the supernatural powers of VANADURGA and poojas should be started immediately after constructing a temple. The elders and cowboys cooperated and constructed a temporary temple using poles, leaves and tender leaves of coconut palm. It was a custom in ancient days that BALIKAS used to prepare flower garlands, lit the pooja lamps in ancient Kudumba temples. Accepting this tradition, the cowboys wearing the dresses of women and girls, offered poojas in the temple. The milky liquid prepared from coconut kernel was boiled, the medicinal oil (Urukku Velichenna) extracted and solid substance taken (Kottan) was offered to the goddess as Naivedyam. The poojas continued without any break.
The temple which originated on the banks of the pond with Kottan as the first Naivedyam come to be known as Kottankulangara Temple. The annual temple ceremony comes toward the end of March every year. In order to commemorate the legend and origin of the temple, the model of the ancient temple is being constructed every year.
The devotees stand long lines from Kunjalummoodu to Arattukadavu at the time of the Devi’s journey from Kunjalummoodu. Seeing this spiritual procession, the devotees derive unlimited amount of spiritual joy and believe this sight would help them all to have comfort and mental pleasure and redressed from the unforeseen miseries of life.
The plot of land where the temple is situated at present was an attractive place full of natural beauty resembling the serene outlook of the forest. The thick growth of trees and plants and creepers always gave the quietness of mental tranquillity. On the northwest corner of the plot there existed a small deep pond known as Bhoothakulam. People believed that this place was a comfortable shelter for poisonous snakes. On the eastern side there was a huge extensive deep pond. During the days of rain, a stream originated from here and it would make the Kareelil Padom fertile and cultivable. As this place was full of thick growth of grass and pure water the teenagers of the neighbouring places used to assemble here with their cattle.
One day the cowboys got a coconut from this place. They found a stone on the southern part of Bhoothakulam. When they hit the coconut on the stone (with the intension of removing the husk), they all got alarmed and frightened as they found drops of blood dripping from the stone. They explained the wonderful phenomena to the elders. The astrologer suggested that the stone contained the supernatural powers of VANADURGA and poojas should be started immediately after constructing a temple. The elders and cowboys cooperated and constructed a temporary temple using poles, leaves and tender leaves of coconut palm. It was a custom in ancient days that BALIKAS used to prepare flower garlands, lit the pooja lamps in ancient Kudumba temples. Accepting this tradition, the cowboys wearing the dresses of women and girls, offered poojas in the temple. The milky liquid prepared from coconut kernel was boiled, the medicinal oil (Urukku Velichenna) extracted and solid substance taken (Kottan) was offered to the goddess as Naivedyam. The poojas continued without any break.
The temple which originated on the banks of the pond with Kottan as the first Naivedyam come to be known as Kottankulangara Temple. The annual temple ceremony comes toward the end of March every year. In order to commemorate the legend and origin of the temple, the model of the ancient temple is being constructed every year.
The devotees stand long lines from Kunjalummoodu to Arattukadavu at the time of the Devi’s journey from Kunjalummoodu. Seeing this spiritual procession, the devotees derive unlimited amount of spiritual joy and believe this sight would help them all to have comfort and mental pleasure and redressed from the unforeseen miseries of life.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Temple Name:
Alternate Spellings:
Kottiyur
Listing Category
Location:
Kelakam
Address:
Sree Kottiyoor Devaswom, Kottiyoor Post Office, Kelakam, Kannur Disctrict
District:
Kannur
Email id:
info@kottiyoordevaswom.com, kottiyoordevaswom@yahoo.com
Temple Timings:
03:00 am to 9:30 pm (All the days of the week)
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Lord Shiva as Swayambhoo Linga
Sub Deities:
NA
History:
Kottiyoor Temple is a prominent Shiva temple in Kannur, Kerala. Vadakkeshwaram Temple is the common name of the temple from ancient times, but some of the local people address the temple as Ikkare Kottiyoor as it is on the bank of the river close to the Kottiyoor village, to differentiate it from the shrine in the other side of the river. Thruchherumana Kshetram is also another name by which temple is known. The temple is a special category temple under Malabar Devaswom board.
The Kottiyoor Perumal Temple was, in its heyday in terms of gold and precious stones, the second-wealthiest Temple in the entire Kerala region (second only to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple which even with its smaller five vaults opened, lays claim to the largest collection of gold and precious stones ever, as well as being the wealthiest place of worship in the world). Kottiyur Perumal's collection of gold and precious stones has been stored since time immemorial in the 'Karimbana Gopuram' of the "Ikkare Kottiyoor" Temple. Kottiyoor Perumal also owned over 30,000 acres of forest-lands in Kannur District.
The Thruchherumana Temple was built after the Swayambhoo lingam was found; however the exact date of construction of temple is not known; the pilgrimage has been taking place for many centuries.
The Kottiyoor Perumal Temple was, in its heyday in terms of gold and precious stones, the second-wealthiest Temple in the entire Kerala region (second only to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple which even with its smaller five vaults opened, lays claim to the largest collection of gold and precious stones ever, as well as being the wealthiest place of worship in the world). Kottiyur Perumal's collection of gold and precious stones has been stored since time immemorial in the 'Karimbana Gopuram' of the "Ikkare Kottiyoor" Temple. Kottiyoor Perumal also owned over 30,000 acres of forest-lands in Kannur District.
The Thruchherumana Temple was built after the Swayambhoo lingam was found; however the exact date of construction of temple is not known; the pilgrimage has been taking place for many centuries.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Temple Name:
Significance:
Sri Kulassery Temple is a temple sanctum that houses the highly spiritual deities of Sri Lakshminarasimha Parthasarathy Anjaneya. Located in the heart of Thrissur, Chettiangadi, near the KSRTC bus stand, the temple can be accessed from the eastern side of the Veliannoor Mathrubhumi building. The main deity is Sri Lakshminarasimhamurthy, who is popular with drinkers, but Sri Hanuman Swami, who is very energetic and devoted devotee, also has many devotees. Hanuman Swami can always wear betel mala and vada mala. Then Nivedya, Poomudal, etc. can also be performed in them. Lord Parthasarathy, who showered blessings in the east, had butter and fruit and sugar. Also there is serpentine presence at the base of the aline on the front side. The temple is now under the administration of the Cochin Devaswom Board. The administrative office is located on the front side of the western corridor of the temple. A temple conservation committee is also in place with the participation of the locals for the development of the temple.
Address:
G696+9F2, Chettiyangadi, Junction, Thrissur, Kerala 680001
680001
680001
District:
Thrissur
Google Tag:
10.519373762358942, 76.21097023863426
Phone No:
0487 242 5321
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Lakshmi Narasimhamoorthy
Updated on:
16/08/2022
Temple Name:
Alternate Spellings:
Kumaranalloor Devi
Listing Category
Location:
Kumaranalloor
Address:
Kumaranalloor, Kottayam, Kerala
District:
Kottayam
Google Tag:
9°37′0″N 76°31′0″E
Phone No:
0481 231 2737
Email id:
NA
Temple Timings:
4am – 11:15am | 5pm -8pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Bhagavathy Durga Devi
Sub Deities:
Bhadrakali and Shiva
Festivals:
Thrikkarthika is the most important festival of Kumaranalloor Devi Temple. On this day, the temple gets illuminated with thousands of oil lamps in the evening.
History:
The most prominent legend associated with Kumaranalloor Devi Temple is dated back to the time of the reign of Cheraman Perumal. The emperor began construction of two temples simultaneously- one at Udayanapuram and the other Thingalkkadu (which later came to be known as Kumaranalloor) where he wanted to get the idol of Lord Kumara installed. While the construction was at its peak, a disturbing incident took place in Madhurai Temple in Tamil Nadu. The gem studded precious nose ring of the Devi was stolen. The king immediately ordered an enquiry on the priest. The failure to find the ring resulted in a death penalty for the temple priest in 41 days. The priest was innocent and out of helplessness, he spent days and nights praying to the Devi.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Temple Name:
Significance:
Kuttankulangara Sri Krishna Temple located in Punkunnam, Thrissur district of Kerala, south India and is considered to be over a 300 years old. It is located in the Kuttankulangara ward of Thrissur Municipal Corporation. This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture. It is 500 m away from Punkunnam Railway station. It is believed that the god gives the fortune of progeny (സന്താനം). There is an interesting ritual called Pannivetta (പന്നി വേട്ട) A model of pig is made and a hunter arrows it down at the base of the Banyan Tree (ആല്ത്തറ).
Location:
Punkunnam
Address:
G6P4+MPV, Temple Lane, Harinagar, Punkunnam, Thrissur, Kerala
680002
680002
District:
Thrissur
Google Tag:
10.536787754813663, 76.20674964256087
Phone No:
0487 238 1890
Temple Timings:
5–10am, 5–8pm
Presiding deity:
Mahavishnu
Sub Deities:
Ganapathi, Devi, Nagarajavu
Festivals:
The Utsavam(ഉത്സവം) is celebrated during the month of January–February(മകര മാസം) There is an interesting ritual called Pannivetta(പന്നി വേട്ട) A model of pig is made and a hunter arrows it down at the base of the Banyan Tree (ആല്ത്തറ).
Updated on:
20/07/2022
Temple Name:
Listing Category
Location:
Vadakara
Address:
Lokanarkavu Temple,Sidhasamaj PO, Memunda, Vatakara, Kozhikode, Kerala
673104
673104
District:
Kozhikode
Google Tag:
11.598022, 75.619803
Phone No:
0496 2527444
Website:
Temple Timings:
4:00 am to 9:00 am | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Durga
Sub Deities:
Vishnu | Parasakthi | Shiva
Offerings:
Neyamrithu
Thenga muttu ( should bring coconut)
Thulabaram
Archana
Enna vilakku
Ney vilakku
Thrmadhuram
Malar nivedhyam
Kumkumarchana
Mala pooja
Panapayasam
Kootu payasam
Sahasranama archana
Neypayasam
Vilakku oppikal
Ennayattam
Appam
Choroonu
Thenga muttu ( should bring coconut)
Thulabaram
Archana
Enna vilakku
Ney vilakku
Thrmadhuram
Malar nivedhyam
Kumkumarchana
Mala pooja
Panapayasam
Kootu payasam
Sahasranama archana
Neypayasam
Vilakku oppikal
Ennayattam
Appam
Choroonu
Festivals:
The annual festival of Lokanarkavu is celebrated on Pooram asterism in the Malayalam month of Meenam (Mid-March- Mid April).
Poorakkali is a folk artform popular in the northern part of Kerala.
During the annual festival, Poorakkali performances are conducted here.
Poorakkali is a folk artform popular in the northern part of Kerala.
During the annual festival, Poorakkali performances are conducted here.
History:
Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated 4 km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District, North Malabar region of Kerala state of south India.
Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river) and kavu (grove).
Pooram is the important festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple dedicated to goddess Durga has great historical importance as Thacholi Othenan, the legendary martial hero of Kerala, used to worship here every day.
Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river) and kavu (grove).
Pooram is the important festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple dedicated to goddess Durga has great historical importance as Thacholi Othenan, the legendary martial hero of Kerala, used to worship here every day.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Temple Name:
Alternate Spellings:
Sree Malsyavathara Mahavishnu Temple
Listing Category
Significance:
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
Fame | Freedom from diseases | Wealth | Courage | Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects | Relief from bondage
Fame | Freedom from diseases | Wealth | Courage | Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects | Relief from bondage
Location:
Meenangadi
Address:
Sree Malsyavathara Mahavishnu Temple, Meenangadi, Wayanad District, Kerala
District:
Wayanad
Google Tag:
9.971820, 76.299646
Email id:
NA
Temple Timings:
6AM to 9PM
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Sri Malsyamoorthy is the principal deity. However, the idol is that of Lord Maha Vishnu.
Sub Deities:
Lord Ganapathy, Lord Ayyappa, Goddess Durga are the sub deities.
Festivals:
Annual festival in the month of Kumbham is the main festival. It is observed on Uthrittathi asterisk.
History:
The sanctuary is accepted to have built in eleventh Century. The sanctuary was devoted to the Malsya Avathara of Lord Maha Vishnu (first incarnation among 10 incarnations). At first, the sanctuary was kept up by the tribes of the area. As they were not able to deal with the sanctuary, a Kshethra Samithy (Temple Committee) was shaped and it assumed control over the administration in 1983. Legend says that the place got its name because of the nearness of this sanctuary. The word Meen in Malayalam implies Malsya or fish. Angadi implies an open commercial center. The commercial center where large number of people used to visit. Malsyamoorthy sanctuary was named as Meenangadi.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Temple Name:
Listing Category
Significance:
Malayalapuzha Devi is believed to grant boons for extending prosperity to all the devotees. The goddess is worshiped for protecting the devotee from enemies, getting the unmarried girls married, obtaining job for the unemployed, and helping businesses flourish. This popular belief and faith makes the temple visited by devotees from far locations. The devi is also known as Goddess Idathattil Bhagwathi
Location:
Malayalapuzha
Address:
Malayalapuzha Devi Temple, Malayazhapuzha Devaswam, Kumbazha Malayalapuzha Rd, Malayalapuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
District:
Pathanamthitta
Google Tag:
9.2883° N, 76.8229° E
Phone No:
+91 4682300260
Temple Timings:
5 AM to 1 PM | 5 PM to 8 PM
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Bhagvathy Bhadrakali
Sub Deities:
Brahma Rakshas, Nagaraja and a swayambu Shiva Linga.
Offerings:
Offerings include Thoniyari Payasam (sweet rice), Ney Vilakku (lighting of ghee lamps), Nirapara (offering of rice, paddy and sugar to the brim of the measuring vessel called para). Ablutions are done with white ash, sandal, oil, milk, ghee and tender coconut water too.
Festivals:
Vinayaka Chathurthi, Navarathri, Sivarathri and other major festivals are celebrated in a grand manner. Tuesdays and Fridays are important days in all Devi temples. The heavy rush on those days can make you wait for darshan (viewing). The annual festival of Malayalapuzha Devi Temple starts on the day of the star Thiruvathira in Kumbham (February–March). Aarattu (dipping the deity in the temple tank or river) is performed on the eleventh day.
History:
Once upon a time, two people belonging to the Namboothiri caste of northern Travancore were meditating at Mookambika temple. They had with them an idol of Bhadrakali. After their meditation for a prolonged period, they received an oracle from Bhadrakali that the idol will have her perpetual presence. The Namboothiris continued their pilgrimage with the idol in their possession. As they became too old to continue their pilgrimage, Bhadrakali appeared before them and advised that Malayalappuzha was the ideal place to erect the idol. Following her advice, the Namboothiris reached Malayappuzha and erected the idol.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Temple Name:
Alternate Spellings:
Manapullikavu Bhagavathy
Listing Category
Significance:
She is believed to satisfy the desires, hopes and aspirations of her true devotees and also protect them from all evils.
Location:
Yakara
Address:
East Yakara, Manapullikavu, Palakkad, Kerala
District:
Palakkad
Google Tag:
10°45′29″N 76°39′54″E
Phone No:
0491 253 9431 9446142505
Temple Timings:
5am – 10:30am | 5pm – 8pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Bhagavathy
Sub Deities:
Bairavan, Brahmarakshassu, Naagam, Ganapathy Ayyappan
Offerings:
Kathina
Neeranjanam
Kadumathura Payasam
Koottu Payasam
Choroon
Kadumathura Payasam
Palpayasam
Pana Payasam
Raktha Pushpanjali
Neeranjanam
Kadumathura Payasam
Koottu Payasam
Choroon
Kadumathura Payasam
Palpayasam
Pana Payasam
Raktha Pushpanjali
Festivals:
Chingam Onnu
Onam
Ashtami Rohini
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Navarathri
Durgashtami
Mandalam Start
Guruvayoor Ekadasi
Trikkarthika
Mandala Pooja
Onam
Ashtami Rohini
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Navarathri
Durgashtami
Mandalam Start
Guruvayoor Ekadasi
Trikkarthika
Mandala Pooja
History:
Sree Bhagavathy is the daughter of Lord Shiva and Goddes Parvathi. Mother Bhagavathy was born during the Jada Dakshayaga of Lord Shiva. The deity is dark in color with four hands holding the Trishul, kapalam, gadkam, and khedam. The goddess appears both in Rudra and as a shanti roop. Sri Manappully Bhagavathy Temple has a very ancient history. It is believed that the temple originally belonged to Sri Mattappilly Bhadrakali Mana, a famous Kerala Brahmin family of Kerala. Numerous Brahmin families living on the banks of Holi River Sokanasini (Bharathapuzha) used to perform ‘Yagas’ on the river bed. Thus the area came to be known as ‘Yaga-kara’ which later came to be known as ‘Yakkara’
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal