Kottayam Pattupurackal Bhagavathy Temple- Kerala

Address

Kottayam Pattupurackal Bhagavathy Temple- Vadakkenirappu, Njeezhoor, Kottayam District, Kerala – 686612

Deity

Amman: Bhadrakali

Introduction

• Name: Pattupurackal Bhagavathy Temple (also known as Kattampack Kizhakkum Bhagam Pattupurackal Bhagavathy Temple)
• Location: Njeezhoor village, Kottayam, Kerala, India
• Significance: An ancient Bhadrakali temple, recognized as the only temple in Njeezhoor village with Sri. Bhadrakali as the presiding deity.
• Nearby Towns: Kuravilangad (6 km away) and Kaduthuruthy (11 km away).
• Management: The temple is managed by the Nair Service Society (NSS).
• Recent Renovation: Last renovated on March 19, 2016, in the presence of Kshetra Thantri Brahma Sree Anil Dhivakaran Namboothiri.
• Rituals: Notable for the offerings of naranga vilakku (lemon lamp) and neivilakku (ghee lamp) every Tuesday and Friday.

Puranic Significance

• Presiding Deity: Worships Sree Bhadrakali, considered the daughter of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology.
• Subordinate Deities: Yakshi and Bhagavathy are also worshipped here.
• Age: The temple is over 1000 years old, reflecting its historical and cultural importance in Kerala.

Beliefs

• Valiya Guruthi Pooja: Conducted at night on one day after the 12-day festival, believed to be a powerful ritual to remove obstacles and evil forces from one’s life.
  • Ritual Setup: The pooja involves tying a plantain tree to a 64-cornered frame made of plantain tree materials placed on the floor.
  • Musical Accompaniment: Accompanied by traditional drums (chenda).
  • Significance: This ritual marks the conclusion of the annual festival.

Festivals

• Annual Festival: Celebrated every Malayalam month of Meenam, lasting 12 days, beginning with Pongala.
  • Pongala: Celebrated a day before the festival starts, highlighting communal participation and devotion.
• Mudiyettu: A ritual dance-drama performed in Bhadrakali temples, celebrated after the completion of the annual festival, serving as a prime attraction.
• Valiya Guruthi: Performed the day after the 12-day festival, regarded as the most powerful pooja to eliminate obstacles and negative influences.
• Other Celebrations:
  • Vidhyarambham: Conducted on the completion day of Navaratri.
  • Ashtadravya Maha Ganapathi Homam: Observed on Vinayaka Chathurthi.
  • Sarvaiswarya Pooja: Regularly conducted for devotees.
  • Agenda Namajapam and Varapodio Offering: Held on the full moon day of every month for the subordinate deities.

Century/Period/Age

1000- Years old

Managed By

Travancore Devaswom Board.

Nearest Bus Station

Kottayam

Nearest Railway Station

Kottayam

Nearest Airport

Kochi

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