Emoor Bhagavathy Temple also known as Hemambika Temple stands as a testament to spirituality, peace, and devotion. Nestled amidst serene surroundings, this sacred temple holds deep significance for devotees and visitors alike. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the enchanting wonders of the Emoor Bhagavathy Temple, discovering its rich history, architectural marvels, and spiritual offerings.
It is believed that four Ambika temples – Sri Balambika at Kanyakumari, Goddess Lokambika at Loakanarkavu near Vadakara, Sri Mookambika at Mangaluru and Sri Hemambika at Palakkad were consecrated by Sri Parashurama for the safety of Kerala.
The uniqueness of Emoor Bhagavathy Temple extends beyond its magnificent idol to its extraordinary location, encompassed by water on three sides. Centuries later, the esteemed philosopher and theologian, Adi Shankara, introduced a structured framework for the temple’s daily worship, prescribing specific offerings to be presented to the divine deity.
She is worshipped in different forms throughout the day. In the morning, she is worshipped as Saraswathy, the embodiment of knowledge and wisdom. At Noon as Sri Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. And in the evening she is worshipped as Durga Devi, the fierce and protective warrior goddess.
The devotees express their devotion and reverence through significant offerings presented to the goddess. The Naivilakku, a lamp kindled with pure ghee, symbolizes the illumination of one’s spiritual path. The application of kalabham, a fragrant sandal paste, represents the purity and sanctity of the worshipper’s intentions. Additionally, naipayasam, a delectable sweet preparation, is offered as a token of gratitude and devotion.
These sacred rituals and offerings form an integral part of the spiritual journey at Emoor Bhagavathy Temple, enhancing the devotees’ connection with the divine goddess and allowing them to experience her boundless grace and blessings.
Hemambika Temple Open and Closing Hours
Morning: 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Bhagavathy Temple Pooja Timings
Morning
- 5:00 AM Opening of Sreekovil
- 5:30 AM MalarNivedyam
- 6:00 AM Usha pooja
- 9.00 AM Kalababhishekam
- 9:00 AM Ucha pooja
- 11:30 AM Closing of Sreekovil
Evening
- 5:00 PM Opening of Sreekovil
- 6:15 PM Dheeparadhana
- 7:00 PM Athazha pooja
- 8:30 PM Closing of Sreekovil
Chendamangalam Shiva Temple Puja Timings
Morning
- 5.00 AM Opening of Sreekovil
- 5:30 AM MalarNivedyam,Abishekam
- 7:00 AM Sheeveli
- 10:00 AM Navakam, Dhara
- 10:30 AM Ucha Sheeveli
- 11:00 AM Closing of Sreekovil
Evening
- 5:00 PM Opening of Sreekovil
- 6:15 PM Dheeparadhana, Sandhya Vela
- 7:00 PM Athazha pooja
- 8:00 PM Athazha Sheeveli
- 8:15 PM Thripuka, Closing of Sreekovil
Eswaramangalam Shiva Temple Puja Timings
Morning
- 5.00 AM Opening of Sreekovil
- 5:30 AM MalarNivedyam
- 10:00 AM Dhara
- 11.00 AM Closing of Sreekovil
Evening
- 5:00 PM Opening of Sreekovil
- 6:30 PM Dheeparadhana
- 7:00 PM Athazha pooja
- 7:30 PM Closing of Sreekovil
Emoor Bhagavathy Temple History
Once upon a time, in the midst of a dense forest that covered the entire area, Emoor Bhagavathy Temple held a unique legend, much like many other temples in Kerala. The temple was a sacred destination for the esteemed Kurur and Kaimukku Nambudiri families, who diligently paid their respects to the revered goddess.
As the years went by, the Nambudiri grew old and frail, making it increasingly challenging for him to undertake his daily visits to the temple. Sensing his devotion and longing, the goddess graciously appeared in his dream, promising to manifest herself near the pond adjacent to his dwelling. A profound sense of anticipation filled the air as the sun graced the horizon the following morning.
Offerings in Bhagavathy Temple
- Chathussatham
- Kalababhishekam
- One day pooja
- Kalampaatu(Mandalam 41 days)
- Special Niramala
- Thrikalapooja
- Deepasthambam
- Navarathri Vilakku
- Marriage
- Niramala
- Niramala(for Nandimahakalan)
- Ashtadravya ganapathy homam
- Bhagavatseva
- Eswaraseva
- Thulabharam
- Neipayasam
- Chorun
- Vahana pooja
- Special Payasam
- Palpayasam
- Kootupayasam
- Panapayasam
- Thali pooja
- Vidyarambham
- Sookthapushpanjali
- Thrishathi archana
- Ashtothararchana
- Thrishtupu Sooktham
- Thottiyum Kuttiyum(Silver)
- Ganapathyhomam
- PoojaThattu
- Thrimadhuram
- Swayamvararchana
- Appom (1 piece)
- Aalroopam(Silver)
- Rakthapushpanjali
- Kumkumarchana
- Plastic Container
- Pattu Thali charthal
- Vella Nivedyam
- Sahasranamarchana
- Neivilakku
- Pushpanjali
- Pooja token
- Mala
- Kettunira(Sabarimala)
- Kathina Vedi(1 piece)
- Malayidal(Sabarimala)
- Meenoottu
- Karukahomam
Offerings in Sree Chendamangalam Shiva Temple
- Sahasrakalasham
- Jaladhara(501 Pots)
- Jaladhara(101 Pots)
- Chuttuvilakku
- One day pooja
- Special Niramala
- Mandalavilakku(For Dharmashastha)
- Maha Mrityunjaya Homam (Special)
- Muzhukaapu(For Vishnu)
- Chandana charthu (for ganapathy)
- Kootuganapathyhomam
- Chuttuvilakkau(for Dharmashastha)
- Chuttuvilakku(for Vishnu)
- Chandana charthu(for Vishnu thirumugam)
- Niramala(Vishnu)
- SreeRudram Dhara(Shiva)
- Pradhoshapooja
- Ashtadhravya ganapathyhomam
- Vellari Choriyal(Nagadevatas)
- Ada Nivedyam(Dharmashastha)
- Mrityunjaya Homam
- Ottappam(Ganapathy)
- Nagapooja
- Enna Aadal(Vishnu)
- Santhanagopalarchana
- Ganapahyhomam
- Neeranjanam (Ayyappan)
- Dhara
- Palabhishekam(Vishnu)
- Brahmarakshasu pooja
- Vella Nivedyam
- Thirumudi mala(Vishnu)
- Sreerudrajapam
- Rudrarchana
- Neivilakku
- Pinvilakku
- Ellu thriri
- Koovala mala
- Mala
- Pooja token
- Ashtotharam Archana
- Chandana Charthu (Vishnu Muzhukapp)
- Niramala (Special)
- Neipayasam
- Palpayasam
- Panapayasam
- Pushpanjali
- Pooja Thattu
- Sookthapushpanjali
- Sahasranamarchana
- Vahana Pooja
- Vidyarambam
Offerings in Sree Eswaramangalam Shiva Temple
- Udhayasthamana Pooja (Navagam, Panchagavyam)
- One day Pooja
- Mandalavilakku(Dharmashastha)
- Maha Mrityunjayahomam
- Koottaganapathyhomam
- Chuttuvilakku(Dharmashastha)
- Rudrabhishekam
- Dhakshinamoorthi Pooja
- Pradhosha pooja
- Ashtadravya Ganapathyhomam
- Ada Nivedyam(Dharmashastha)
- Vahana Pooja
- Neipayasam
- Mrityunjayahomam
- Sookthapushpanjali
- Panapayasam(Dharmashastha)
- Ottappam
- Neeranjanam
- Pooja thattu
- Dhara
- Ganapathyhomam
- Karukahomam
- Sahasranamarchana
- Vella Nivedyam
- Neivilakku
- Pinvilakku
- Ellu thiri
- Karuka mala
- Koovala mala
- Mala
- Pushpanjali
- Pooja token
- Ashtotharam Archana
- Brahmarakshasu pooja
- Chandanam Charthu (Ganapathi, Ayyappan Thirumugam)
- Chuttuvilaku(Ayyappan)
- Kootuganapathyhomam
- Koovalamala
- Kettunira
- Malayidal (Sabarimala)
- Palpayasam
- Palabhishekam
- Rudrajapam
- Rudrarchana
- Uma Maheswara Pooja
Emoor Shakti Temple Festivals
- Month of malayalam era – Medam
- Devotees reach the temple to site the deities on the occasion of Vishu
- Edavom
- Suitable month for Upasana (worship)
- Midhunam
- Sankramam
- Karkkidakam
- The season for service of the deity, the main offering is mass Ganapathy Homam. Legend says that all hassle goes away if this offer is performed reciting Ramayana.
- Gaja Pooja
- Chingam
- Onam Festival, Ashtami Rohini programs in Vishnu temple
- Kanni
- Mass prayer festivals on Navarathri days and Bhagavatha sapthaham
- On all nine days of Navaratri, the evening concert will be organized by eminent musicians
- Thulaam
- Reciting of Kaveri Mahathmyam, a month-long program starting from the first of the month and a suitable time for satsangam
- Vrichikam
- During Mandala season kalam Ezhuthu paattu. Dharikavadham offering during the season is so powerful that the offer would facilitate inviting spirituality by destroying all evils.
- In the end of the month the celebration of ponnambadi is important
- Makaram
- Utharayana punyakalam
- Kumbam
- The sivarathri festival is a weak long program at both Chendamangalam Siva temple and Hemambika temple.
- Mostly Sivarathri festival comprises traditional arts such as Ottanthullal, Chakiarkoothu, Kadhakali, Kazhcha seeveli etc… on the last day the program concludes with performing Aarraattu Mahotsavam and elephant race and at dusk, devotees will be performing shayanapradhakshinam
- Meenam
- Laksharchana, in connection with installation day (Prathishta Dhinam)
Emoor Bhagavathy Temple Address
Sree Emoor Bhagavathy Devaswom,
Kallekulangara,
Palakkad District,
Kerala – 678009.
Phone: 0491- 2555222
email: sreeemoorbhagavathy@gmail.com