Description
The Ayyavadi Mahapratiyankara Devi Temple is situated in Ayyavadi, the village found in close proximity to Kumbakonam, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.The Kadampuzha Bhagavathy temple was constructed to honour Goddess Durga. It is located at Kadampuzha, which is found in the district of Malapuram, which is situated in the southern state of Kerala.Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Devi Temple is a holy enshrine situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. A must visit place with family and friends, the temple stands out as a unique enshrine of the glorious past.The Trivandrum Attukal Bhagavathy Temple,is a well renowned temple among Hindus, which is situated in the southern state of Kerala. It is situated in a place called Attukal in Thiruvananthapuram.
History
Legend has it that the 5 Pandava brothers came here and placed their firearms beneath a tree. After which, they prayed to Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi and roamed the jungles.Legend has it, that Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, battled Lord Shiva during the manifestation of Kirata.Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Devi Temple encapsulates a beautiful historical background. Long back in time Sri Sankaracharya had the habit of performing Srichakra Puja in the pious state of Kerala.The Trivandrum Attukal Bhagavathy Temple,is a well renowned temple among Hindus, which is situated in the southern state of Kerala. It is situated in a place called Attukal in Thiruvananthapuram.
Importance/Significance
On the Friday of every night, the idol of the Goddess is completely covered with Thechi flowers, which are a favourite of the Goddess. Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Devi Temple is believed to be a very significant temple. The Goddess is deemed all powerful and devotees have a lot of faith in her blessings. The Trivandrum Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is one of the South Indian temples, built in ancient India. Women are the major devotees of this temple and it is known among them as Sabarimala.
Facts/Mythology
People of the village believe that the Goddess grants all the wishes of the devotees and frees them from all the problems that they're facing in their day to day lives.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
A ritual by the name of Muttu Neekal is performed by the priest on behalf of the devotees for providing them with knowledge, to ensure that their children are in the best of health, for finding a suitable marital match and for relief from various diseases.The most important festival celebrated here is the Attukal Pongala, which witnesses grand celebrations and a massive crowd. Millions of women come here during the month of Kumbham and prepare the Pongala which is rice cooked with ghee and jaggery in small pots in honor of the goddess.
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