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'''Kodimoottil Sri Bhadrakaali Temple''' is the most famous temple in [[Parippally]], [[Kollam]]. The "Prathista" (idol) in this temple is [[Bhadrakali]] devi. Shiva, Ganapathi, Nacagrihangal are also there as [[Upaprathista]].
'''Kodimoottil Sri Bhadrakaali Temple''' is the most famous temple in the location of [[Parippally]], [[Kollam]]. The "Prathista" (idol) in this temple is [[Bhadrakali]] devi. Shiva, Ganapathi, Nacagrihangal are also there as Upaprathista.


There are a number of [[utsavam]]s in this temple. The [[mahotsavam]] is held every year during the month of March for ten days, starting with the [[pongala]]. Ladies from all parts of [[Kollam]] and [[Trivandrum]] districts participate in it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/01/stories/2008030151320300.htm|title=Hundreds offer Pongala|date=1 March 2008|work=The Hindu|accessdate=20 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/27/stories/2007022709490300.htm|title=Temple fete from March 2|date=27 February 2007|work=The Hindu|accessdate=20 February 2011}}</ref> [[Gajamela]], an elephant procession, is the main attraction of the Mahotsavam, which occurs on the ninth day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/event/traditional-festivals/parippally-gajamela-1181964670.php|title=Parippally Gajamela|work=Keralatourism.org|accessdate=20 February 2011}}</ref>
There are a number of [[utsavam]]s in this temple. The mahotsavam is held every year during the month of March for ten days, starting with the [[pongala]]. Ladies from all parts of [[Kollam]] and [[Trivandrum]] districts participate in it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/01/stories/2008030151320300.htm|title=Hundreds offer Pongala|date=1 March 2008|work=The Hindu|accessdate=20 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/27/stories/2007022709490300.htm|title=Temple fete from March 2|date=27 February 2007|work=The Hindu|accessdate=20 February 2011}}</ref> [[Gajamela]], an elephant procession, is the main attraction of the Mahotsavam, which occurs on the ninth day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/event/traditional-festivals/parippally-gajamela-1181964670.php|title=Parippally Gajamela|work=Keralatourism.org|accessdate=20 February 2011}}</ref>


The temple is managed by [[Ezhava|Ezhava (Chekaver)]] community, but people from all castes participate in the festival. Navarathri is also celebrated here as a festival.
The temple is managed by [[Ezhava|Ezhava (Chekaver)]] community, but people from all castes participate in the festival. Navarathri is also celebrated here as a festival.

Revision as of 03:10, 6 October 2016

Kodimoottil Sri Bhadrakaali Temple is the most famous temple in the location of Parippally, Kollam. The "Prathista" (idol) in this temple is Bhadrakali devi. Shiva, Ganapathi, Nacagrihangal are also there as Upaprathista.

There are a number of utsavams in this temple. The mahotsavam is held every year during the month of March for ten days, starting with the pongala. Ladies from all parts of Kollam and Trivandrum districts participate in it.[1][2] Gajamela, an elephant procession, is the main attraction of the Mahotsavam, which occurs on the ninth day.[3]

The temple is managed by Ezhava (Chekaver) community, but people from all castes participate in the festival. Navarathri is also celebrated here as a festival.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hundreds offer Pongala". The Hindu. 1 March 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Temple fete from March 2". The Hindu. 27 February 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Parippally Gajamela". Keralatourism.org. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
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