The Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy temple, worshipped as Mulayamkavil Amma is dedicated to Balabhadrakaali, She is in the form of a child. The idol of the goddess is different compared to the other idols of Bhadrakali, here the idol sits on her legs, by folding her knees like the posture of Lord Ayyappa.
Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Temple Timings:
Morning: 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Temple History:
There are many stories associated with this temple. One of these stories is told as follows: A mulaya woman (harijan) saw blood gushing from a rock while sharpening her sickle. Established as the divine presence of Devi at this place, a temple was duly built, and with the courtesy due to the Mulaya woman, the temple was named Mulayamkavu. Consequently, well before the act of the temple, all the people irrespective of their caste were allowed to enter the temple and also take part in all the functions and celebrations.
Mulayamkavil Amma is considered as Balabhadrakaali. Her posture represents the childhood and the sword and the vattaka in her hands represent the Kaali. This dual nature of Amma is visible in many matters of the temple as well. For instance, the temple has two openings, one at the north side and the other at the west. The Devi is facing west unlike other temples. Only on important days and festivals, the north door would be opened. The Atrassheri Mana has the authority to open the door on important days.
Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Dress Code:
For Men: Dhoti or Mundu without shirts or banyan
For Women’s: Saree and Pavada are allowed. (Salvar sets and modern dresses are not allowed)
Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Temple Significance:
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
To set married to a person of a girl’s choice | Health and longevity of husband.
How to Reach Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Temple:
By Air
The nearest airport to Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Temple is Kozhikode International Airport which is 57.4 km away.
By Rail:
The nearest Railway station is Shoranur which is just 18.7 km from the temple.
By Road:
Shoranur is well connected to all major cities.
Note:
Sree Mulayankavu Bhagavathy Temple Address:
Mulayankavu,
Kulukkallur,
Palakkad,
Kerala – 679303.
Phone: 0466 221 6501
We visited the temple yesterday, 25th February 2024. It was a wonderful experience and we returned after almost two hours. Being our Dharmadaivam we used to visit the temple often.