Othera Puthukulangara Devi Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in the Othera village of ThiruvallaTaluk in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India, that is dedicated to the goddess, DurgaDevi. The temple is owned by A Trust and an elected committee administrates the temple. The nearest town is Chengannur.
This temple is one among the thirty Durga temples of Central Kerala where the ancient Dravidian ritualistic art form Padayani is performed annually. The ritual Padayani is seen in temples situated in places such as 'Pathanamthitta, Kozhencherry, Aranmula, Ranni, Thiruvalla and Chengannur.
Kolam Thullal is the vital part of Padayani festival in which impersonations and apparitions of both divine and evil characters are painted on areca palm sheaths in traditional designs using natural dyes and performing them at these temples. Traditional artists create masks and trained dancers dance carry them on their head, and this is manifested to propitiate goddess Bhadrakali Devi.
There are many varieties of Kolam and 'Yakshi, Pakshi, Madan, Marutha, Kalan Kolam (Kalari), Bhairavi and more are all performed here. 'Valia Kolam' which is big size Bhairavi Kolam (a fierce form of Bhadrakali Devi) and another giant variety known as 'Chattathel Kolam', are also usually manifested here on the last day of the festival. Chattathel Kolam uses 1001 areca sheaths and cannot be carried on the head but is pulled around the temple on hand carts and displayed in the temple compound thereafter. It's the only temple in the world which performs a kolam made of 1001 areca sheaths.
Mavelikkara is a taluk and municipality in the Alappuzha district of the Indian state of Kerala. Located in the southern part of the district on the banks of the Achankovil River.
Azhakodi Devi Temple is a Hindu temple in Thiruthiyadu, Thiruthiyadu, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. It is about 1.5 km away from the Mofussil bus stand and 2.5 km from the KSRTC Bus stand in the Kozhikode city.
Bhadrakālī is a Hindu goddess popular in Southern India, especially in Kerala. She is one of the fierce forms of the Great Goddess Shakti or Adi Parashakti mentioned in the Devi Mahatmyam. Bhadrakali is a popular form of the Great Goddess, worshipped in Kerala as Bhagavati, Mahakali, Chamunda, Sree Kurumba and Kariam Kali Murti. In Kerala she is seen as the auspicious and fortunate form of Mahakali who protects the good known as Bhadra.
Mannar is a census town in Chengannur Taluk in Alappuzha District of Kerala state, India, on State Highway 6. It is also known as the Bell Metal Town.
Pulluvan Pattu is a form of serpent worship performed by both the lower castes and higher castes, in addition to serpent temples. The pulluvar of Kerala are closely connected to serpents. They consider the snake gods their presiding deities and perform sacrifices and sing songs.
Mezhuveli is a village in Kerala, India, situated between the holy rivers of Pamba and Achankovil. It is located 16 kilometers south-west of Pathanamthitta and 12 kilometers east of Chengannur. The Ananda Bhoodeswaram temple in Mezhuveli is dedicated to the Lord Siva. It is famous for the Kettukazhicha during the Utsavam which starts on the Maha Sivarathri every year, linked to the Malayalam calendar. During kettukazhcha, the devotees bring different kinds of idol to the temple. Mezhuveli is also famous for the Padmanabhodayam Higher Secondary School, with a heritage of more than 80 years. Half a kilometer south-west of Mezhuveli is Pottan Mala, which was named in respect to the Appooppan, who once lived there. The Pottan mala Appoppan Devasthanam temple in dedication to the Appoppan is situated at the top. Everyday people worship inside and outside by lighting candles and lamps.
Sarkaradevi Temple is one of the most important temples in South India. It is situated Chirayinkeezhu town in Thiruvananthapuram district.Tradition accords a remote antiquity to this temple. Its main deity is Bhadrakali. The Sarkaradevi Temple assumed a significant status for many reasons and rose to historical importance mainly with the introduction of the famous Kaliyoot festival by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Travancore sovereign, in 1748. The Sarkaradevi Temple have some basic attachment with Nakramcode Devi Temple which located in Avanavanchery, Attingal.
Othara or Othera is an Indian village in Kerala state. It is located near Tiruvalla, in Pathanamthitta district.
Vazhamuttom is a village township near to Pathanamthitta Town in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India.
Vallicode is a village in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. It is situated at about 7 km from the district headquarters of Pathanamthitta at south-east direction.
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu religious shrine at Attukal in Kerala, India. Goddess Bhadrakali (Kannaki), mounted over 'vethala', is the main deity in this temple. Bhadrakali, a form of Mahakali, who killed the demon king Daruka, believed to be born from the third eye of lord Shiva. 'Bhadra' means good and 'Kali' means goddess of time. So Bhadrakali is considered as the goddess of prosperity and salvation. Goddess 'Attukal devi', itself is the supreme mother 'Bhaadrkali devi', the goddess of power and courage. She is often referred as Kannaki, the heroine of Ilanko Adikal's 'Silapathikaaram'. The temple is renowned for the annual Attukal Pongal festival, in which over three million women participate. A festival that has figured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the single largest gathering of women for a religious activity, the Attukal Pongala continues to draw millions of women with each passing year. According to the Attukal Temple Trust, around 4.9 million devotees are expected to attend the pongala in 2016. Attukal Temple is situated near the heart of the city, 2 kilometres away from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram. Devotees believe that all of their wishes will be fulfilled by the goddess, provide prosperity and can attain salvation. Attukal devi is often worshipped in 3 forms such as Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi and Mahakali/ Parvathy.
Kottangal is a small village in Mallappally Taluk of Pathanamthitta District in India. River Manimala flows through the boundary of Kottangal Panchayath which separates it from Kottayam District. Kottangal Devi Temple is situated in near Mallappally and is dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. Temple has a history of about 1500 years with the famed Padayani held annually. "Orakkanpaara" is an unexplored scenic spot with a beautiful waterfall in Kottangal Panchayath which is famous for waterfall and spending holiday time for family and friends. "Nagappaara" is also an unexplored place in the Kottangal Panchayath. It is located about 3km from Maramkulam. It is explored and famous for a picnic spot in Pathanamthitta district. Nagappaara is located on the border of Pothen puzha forest division.
Thottapuzhassery is a place in Thiruvalla taluk in Kerala, India. It is situated opposite Aranmula.
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram, is a 300-year-old Hindu temple on the banks of the Achankovil river in Vazhamuttom, Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. The Devi (goddess) is the main deity here. .
Prakkanam is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated between Omalloor and Elanthoor.
Theeyaattam also known as Theeyaattu (Tīyāttu) is a traditional dance form. There were two types of Theeyaattam – Bhadrakali Theeyaattu and Ayyappan Theeyaattu. Bhadrakali Theeyattu is performed by Theeyaattunnis whereas Ayyappan Theeyaattu is performed by Tīyyādi Nambiars (Ambalavasi).
Palliyarathalam Bhadrakali Kshethram is an ancient temple located at Nedumprom East in Pathanamthitta in the Indian state of Travancore. The deities of the temple are Devi (Bhadhrakali) and Shiva. The temple belongs to Travancore Devaswom Board.
Padayani, also known Padeni, is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. A ceremonial dance involving masks, it is an ancient ritual performed in Bhagavati temples. The dance is performed in honor of Bhadrakaali. Meaning, a 'row of warriors', Padayani is an art form that blends all music, dance, theatre, satire, facial masks, and paintings. It is part of worship of Bhadrakali and is staged in temples dedicated to the goddess from mid-December to mid-May. Padayani is unique to central Travancore, comprising the Pathanamthitta and kottayam districts of Kerala. Padayani is regarded as a remnant of the Dravidian forms of worship that existed before the advent of Brahmanism.
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Azhakiyakavu Devi Temple is situated at Kallisseri in Chengannur taluk of Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. It is a Hindu template dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali and is one of the 30 temples in Central Travancore area where the ancient Dravidian ritualistic art form of Padayani is performed annually. The temple is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Chengannur Railway Station and Bus Stand.
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