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Goddess/Bhagavathi |
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Bhadrakaali,the
goddess here is installed in a mirror. She is
Mahalakshmi,ferocious and powerful,destroyer of all sins,
fulfilling the desires of all.She is the family deity of the
local people and answers to their calls.Countless are the
stories of her miracles. It is believed that she is always
with those pious people who unselfishly worship her.
Offerings:Arunaazhi,BhagavathiSeva,Katum Paayasam,Muzhukkappu,Kuthiottam,Kumbhakutam.
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Dharmasasthave |
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The erection and
consecration of the idol was in 1944 A.D. The idol is on the
same model as that in Sabarimala and the architect is the
same person who made the new idol after the incineration of
the temple Sabarimala. The shrine is on the right of the
Devi Temple. The main offerings are Shysam Payasam,
Neeraajanam and Muzhukkaappu. |
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Ganapathi
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The idol is
situated in a small shrine very near to Devi’s sanctum
sanctorum since the conception is of child Ganapathi placed
on the mother’s waist. The main offerings here are Modakam,
Ganapathi Homam, pancake and Muzhaukkaappu. |
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BrammaRakshas
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This is the
spirit of the Brahmin who brought the divine
presence of the
cane. The shrine is near the surrounding wall of Dharmasastha. The idol is like a sacrifical stone.
Paalpayasam is first offered here. The holy lamp lit from Devi’s presence is first transferred to this stone.
Paalppayasam is the main offering here. |
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Kodumkali |
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The
portion above this minor Goddess of Devi is open. Ceremonial
offerings are made on the first Friday of every Malayalam
month. The main offerings Ninam Kuruthi and Katum Paayasam
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Karimkaali
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Behind the main Goddess to the north
west is situated karimkaali with the area at the top open. Karimkuruthi and Katumpaayasam are the chief offerings. |
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Murukan
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Lord Murukan is worshipped
on the day of Shashti. He will be permanently
installed on the southern side of Karimkaali. |
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Yakshi |
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In front of the
Devi Temple on the north eastern side,near the pond for the
ceremonial bathing is the Yakshi. Roasted flour and
Paalpaayasam are the chief offerings. |
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NAGARAAJAAVU (Serpent King),
SARPPAYAKSHI (serpent fairy), DEVI’S MOOLASTHAANAM (orginal
place) |
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These are behind Lord Saastha’s shrine. Noorum Paalum (flour and
milk) and
Sarpabali are the chief offerings. |
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