TEMPLE INFORMATION:- Kadakkal Devi Temple is one of the foremost Devi temples in Kerala. The Temple is renowned for its unique mythology and belief. It is believed that one who worships and offering rituals to Devi (Kadakkalamma), will be protected from evil and their life will be filled with prosperity and wealth. Kadakkal Temple has three main temples situated equal distances in three directions from the Temple Pond (Kadakkal Chira). Main Temples are Devi Temple, Siva Temple and Taliyil Temple. The uniqueness of the main Devi temple is there no Idol and Pujari. Read Mythology of Kadakkal Temple for more details. The temple festival 'Kadakkal Thiruvathira Mahotsavam' is very popular. During Festival thousands of devotees come to Kadakkal to worship 'Devi'. The first day of the Festival, Thousands of Ladies Offer Pongal to Devi at the Temple Ground. The Festival Start with "Kuthirayeduppu' which is a grand procession followed by 'Kuthiyottam' and various forms of pageants. The festival ends with 'Guruzi', a spiritual ritual performed in the last day of Thiruvathira festival It is believed that Kadakal Devi came from Tamilnadu along with her sister. Kadakkal Devi situated in Peedika (a small kind of Trade Shop made of wood) near by Kadakkal and Anchal Devi Situated in Kadayattu Kalari near by Anchal. Another story is related with Panayappan, a tamil trader who have been killed by Kadakkal Devi as a revenge towards exploitting her family. After that she situated in Kadakkal Peedia, That became the sactum Sanctorium of the Present Kadakkal Temple. The Nettur Kurup, who was the eyewitness of this incident got the permission from devi to do offering and Pooja for Devi in the Peedika. Every Year Devi's holy birthdate " Thiruvathira" of Kumbha ( According to Malayalam Calendar) is celebrating as " Thiruvathira Festival" . Devotees celebrate it as the regional Festival of Kadakkal. Pooja & Offerings Morning Thaliyil Temple - Nirum Palum Ootu, Pushparchana |
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