Mulluthara Devi Temple, Malamekkara

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Malamekkara Mulluthara Devi Temple
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Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Pathanamthitta district
Deity Kali
FestivalsSrattu, Jeevitha Ezhunnullippu, Appindi Vilakku
Location
LocationMalamekkara
State Kerala
Country India
Architecture
Type Kerala

The Malayalam Multicellular Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Malamekkara, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. [1] [2]

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Legend

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]

aappinntti villkk Mulluthara Devi Temple (Malamekkara,Adoor.), Sree Bhadra kali devi & Karim Kali Moorthi Devi Temple (Temple). Atham Thirunal Maho ulsavam & Apindi Vilakku ulsavam in Atham festival Of Mulluthara Devi Temple.jpg
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Sub Deities

Festivals

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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