| Malamekkara Mulluthara Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pathanamthitta district |
| Deity | Kali |
| Festivals | Srattu, Jeevitha Ezhunnullippu, Appindi Vilakku |
| Location | |
| Location | Malamekkara |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala |
The Malamekkara Mulluthara Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Malamekkara, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. [1] [2]
Throughout history, the temple has been used as a training center for Kalari and has been home to Kaniyars who taught Ezhuthu Kalari, Ayurveda, and Astrology. [1] The main ritual of the temple is Kuthiyottam, a dance form created to commemorate the triumph of the goddess Parashakti over the demon Mahishasura. [1] The dancers are considered to be the injured soldiers of the goddess. [3] [1]
One of the most renowned festivals held at the temple is Jeevitha Ezhunnullippu With Appindi Vilakku, which takes place in the month of Kumbha (late February to early March) [4] .
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