Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
Kodungallur Sree Kurumba Bhagavati Temple | |
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Thrissur | |
Deity | Bhadrakali (Maha Kali, Durga, Kannaki) |
Location | |
Location | Kodungallur |
State | Kerala |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 10°13′37″N 76°11′54″E / 10.226833°N 76.198425°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Architecture of Kerala |
Completed | Before CE. Exact date not known |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | One |
Elevation | 32.53 m (107 ft) |
Sree Kurumba Bhagavati Temple (alternatively Kodungallur Devi Temple) is a
The temple is often accredited as the original form of
The priests of Kodungallur temple convey the story that this temple was, in the olden days, a
It is in this temple,
It is said that the temple was constructed by
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[3][4][5] in between. [citation needed]
In ancient times, animal sacrifices were offered at the temple, mostly in the forms of birds and goats, by devotees seeking protection and the fulfillment of their prayers. At the intervention of many social reformers, the government of Cochin banned animal sacrifice in any form at this place. At present, only red-dyed
Temple structure
The temple is situated in the middle of a plot of land about ten acres, surrounded by banyan and peepal trees. The srikovil is facing north.
To the left of the temple sits a small stone structure called 'the
Festivals
Bharani festival
The Bharani festival at the
'Kavu Theendal' sometimes called as 'Kavu Pookal' is another major part of the festival. Bhadrakali being the patron of the royal family of
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 or Thrichandanacharthu pooja' is another festival, involving smearing the image with sandalwood paste.[10][11]
Thalappoli festival
The
Administration
This temple is managed by the
See also
- Kannaki Amman
- Mookambika Temple
- Kaula (Hinduism)
- Tantrik
- Shaktism
- Onnu Kure Áyiram Yogam
- Muziris
- 108 Shiva Temples
- Temples of Kerala
- Vellayani Devi Temple
- Parumala Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple
- Thirumandhamkunnu Devi Temple
- Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple
- Vairankode Vela
References
- ^ "Kodungallur Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple". Temples of Kerala. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "Kavu Theendal ceremony today". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 25 March 2012.
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- ^ "Kodungallur". TempleNet. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "Kodungallur Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple". Temples of Kerala. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ Rajarajan, R. K. K. Masterpieces of Indian Literature and Art - Tears of Kaṇṇaki: Annals and Iconology of the 'Cilappatikāram'.
- ^ "Kodungallur". BizHat.com. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "Oracles Throng Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple". Oneindia. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ "'Kavutheendal' observed at Kodungallur". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 24 March 2004. Archived from the original on 27 May 2004. Retrieved 5 December 2010.