Pulimukham Devi Temple
Pulimukham Sree Bhadra Bhagavathi Temple
| Pulimukham Devi Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Governing body | Pulimukham Temple Trust |
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| Location | ThazhavaKarunagappally,Kerala |
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| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
Pulimukam Temple is one of the most beautifull Devi temples in Kerala. The temple is located at Thazhava in Karunagappally taluk of Kollam district in the south Indian state of Kerala. The temple is situated about 5 km North of Karunagappally,4 km north of NH47-Highway(From Vavakavu/Puthiyakavu Jn.)
Upadevadas
There are many Upadevathas (Sub-Deities) adjacent to the temple, and a few Prathishtas were either revamped or added according to the Deva Prashnam by expert astrologers recently.
The main Upadevathas in the temple premises are
Yakshi
Ganapathi
Nagarajav
Naga Yakshi
Rekshas (a fierce super natural creature who feed on humans)
A Kavu (a patch of small forest which houses the serpent Gods, and is common in central Travancore).
A Karimbana and Ezhilam Pala tree in the premises are also places of worship on the belief that they houses Gandharvas and Yakshis, the supernatural elements who accompany Bhagavathy, their master,
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are
Parayeduppu
In the numerous temples of Onattukara, the "Parayeduppu" period is the festival season. It all begins when the deity ("Devi") of Pulimukham temple is taken out in procession for Parayeduppu. The main part of Parayeduppu is the Jeevatha constructed in the model of the temple structure itself. This box-like carriage for the deity rests on two teakwood poles about two meters long, and is in the form of a palanquin . The front resembles "Thidambu" behind which is a kind of pettakam (small chest) built as per Thachusaasthra calculations. Up front is a woollen cloth embroidered with shining, colourful pictures and gold trinkets. Behind that is kept the deity's holy dress, starched and pleated, and decorated with small golden pieces. 3days long visit to the homes of people who lives in her Karas
The rhythms used during Jeevatha Ezunnallathu (procession) are quite noteworthy. Starting with very slow beats, it builds up a crescendo and ends in fast beats.
Meena Bharani
The major festival at Pulimukham is Meena Bharani. This is in the month of march or April. The date is determined according to the Malayalam Calendar KollaVarsham. The "Pulimukham Bharani" is in the month of Meenam and the day which has the star Bharani and hence the name Meena Bharani. The highlight of the festival is Kuthiyottam and Kettukazhcha and Khosha Yatra and Pongala. Pongala-Pongala festival, A morning visit to the temple will give you impressions of the festival, from the glowing faces of the devotees who throng the temple since the dawn.
Kettukazhcha-In the evenings, the spectacular Kettukazhcha procession with Kala ,Kuthira and a decorated temple cart is held.
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