SREEPALLIPURATHUKAVU DEVI TEMPLE, KOTTAYAMDISTRICT- KERALA
Dear friends, Today my posting is about Pallipurathu kavu devi temple,Kodimatha, Kottayam. My late two elder brothers (Periappa’s sons) were settlednear the temple for long time. I have visited the temple a few times. Kodimatha is the last stopfor KSRTC buses from Trivandrum to Kottayam , before reaching Kottayam busstand. Hope a divine reading. Gopalakrishnan10-5-2025 About Temple Pallipurathu Kavu, famous temple of Kottayam is very popularamong the Hindu devotees of Kerala. The temple of Pallipurathu Kavu isdedicated to the Devi or Goddess Durga, who is referred to as'Pallippurathamma' by worshipers. The Pallipurathu Kavu Temple in Kottayam is owned by KottarathilSankunny, who was the writer of 'Aithihya Mala'. The family of Puthettu is also known for having long relation with the temple and hence the familyancestors were given the title of 'Velichappadu'. Pallipurathukavu Devi Kshetram is situated in the south ofKottayam town. Architecture Renowned for itstraditional Kerala-style architecture, the temple is especially vibrant duringthe annual Kumbhaka Mahotsav, celebrated on the 10th day of Pathamudayya. Thisgrand festival attracts numerous devotees who come to seek the blessings of thegoddess. The temple's historical significance and serene setting make it a keyspiritual destination in the region. About the deity Dedicated to Goddess Durga, popularly known asPallippurathamma by the locales, is believed to be another form of Bhadra Kali.The temple is especially crowded on Fridays and Tuesdays, which are believed tobe the days devoted to the Goddess. Poojas As in other Devi temples of Kerala Temple timings 5:00 AM -12:00 NOON, 17:30 PM-20:00PM Festivals Some of the notable festivals celebrated in Pallipurathu Kavuare Pathamudayam and Vishu.The first temple festival is Pathamudayam, which is held annually on 23rdApril. It has beennoted that in this region, this festival is celebrated on a much larger scalethan the Vishnu festival. Kumbhakuta Mahotasva, another major festival of Kottayam, iscelebrated on the tenth day ofthe Pathamudayam, which falls on the tenth day of the Malyalam month ofMedam. One of the most attractive features of Pallipurathu Kavu isthe ritual art form of 'Theeyattu'.This traditional art is widely practiced at the temple. Pallipurathu KavuBhagavathy Temple or Bhadrakali, as it is popularly known is located in thesouthern part of the city, at Kodimatha. Theeyattu traditional formof dance performed whichis a unique ritual performed in all the Bhadra Kali temples, especially in thesouthern part of India. Being one of the Kali temples, this dance is performedin the Pallippurathu Kavu Temple too. Theeyattu in Bhadrakalitemples is performedby the Theeyaattunnis (like Tulu Brahmin community), known to be a sub-caste ofthe Ambalavasi community of Kerala. This ritual isperformed to avoid the epidemics, to control, origin, the spreading and themortality of epidemics. Garudan Thukkam atPallipurathu Kavu Temple Another ritual performed particularly in the Kali temples;Gurudan Thukkam is performed at night in the Pallippurathu Kavu Temple. Garudanis the bird and the carrier of Lord Vishnu according to Hindu mythology; thisritual has its origin in Kerala. Offering Devotees perform Theeyattu in the Pallippurathu Kavu templefor the well-being of their family and as a token of thanks to Goddess for allthe blessings received. Specialty Despite of being dedicatedto Hindu Goddess, devotees belonging to all walks of life visit thePallipurathu Kavu Temple. Address of the temple Pallipurathu kavu devi temple, Kodimatha, Kottayam, Kerala686001 .Phone: 0481 258 4585, 090377 75630 [email protected] How to ReachPallipurathu Kavu Temple Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station is thenearest and buses are easily available which will take you to the PallipurathuKavu Temple. Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi which isaround 80 kilometers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/952881461.402573.1746885674876%40mail.yahoo.com.
