Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathy temple is one of the ancient and famous Bhagavathy temples, positioned in Kattukulam, Palakkad District, Kerala. This is one of the largest Devi temples of Valluvanad Desam in Palakkad. The presiding deity is the Goddess of 14 Desams. Temple and its surroundings have much resemblance to Kollur Mookambika Devi temple. The temple is an exquisite structure spread over one acre out of a total of eight acres. It has got a Sreekovil with a Mukha mandapam, Dhwajam, Deepasthambam, sub-shrine, Pattukottil, Thidapalli, Ootupura and Agrasala along with other structures. There are some delicate and intricate wood carvings at the Mukha mandapam (Ashta Dikpalakas with Sree Chakra at the center) and on the Sree Mukham (motif of Goddess Bhadrakali and heads of elephants on either side) as well.
Sri Bhagavathy Temple Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pariyanampatta Devi Temple Puja Timings:
Usha Pooja 6:00 AM
Ethirthu Pooja 8:00 AM
Pantheeradi Pooja 10:00 AM
Uchcha Pooja 11:00 AM
Athazha Pooja 7:30 PM
Bhagavathy Temple Offerings:
Chantattam
Raktha Pushapanjali
Neypayasam
Panapayasam
Trikala Pooja
Udayasthamana Pooja.
Pallipana and Kalippana are the special offerings in Pariyanampatta Devi temple.
Pariyanampatta Devi Temple Dress Code:
For Men: Dhoti or Mundu without shirts or banyan
For Women: Saree and Pavada are allowed. (Salvar sets and modern dresses are not allowed)
The Main Deity is Bhagavathy and Sub Deities are Sri Ganapathy, Naagam and Bairavan
Pariyanampatta Bhagavathy Temple History:
According to the legends, once an old Brahmin of Pariyanampatta Mana undertook a pilgrimage to Mookambika temple in Kollur with his servant, who was the head of Chalavara Parola Nair Tharwad near Cheruplassery. When the Brahmin got the blessings of the Goddess, he decided to return home to spend the rest of his days in piety. However, on reaching the bank of a small stream at Pariyanampatta, he felt tired and rested there for some time. While resting, he untied his bundle of personal belongings. To his astonishment, he saw an idol of Devi inside his bag. He realized the purpose of the appearance of the idol through his wisdom and decided to make a pratishta (installation) of the Devi there. He summoned people of 14 Desams in old Valluvanadu taluk and did the Pratishta of the thidambu under the vedic rituals of the main thantri of Ikkaattumanakkal under the control of Desam pramanies (Chiefs) of Kollam, Nallur and Pottekkad Mootha Panickers. Thus came into being the Pariyanampatta Bhagavathy temple.
Bhagavathy Temple Important Festivals:
- Pooram is the major festival celebrated in this temple. The festival is celebrated on the day when the moon rises with pooram star in the Malayalam month of Medam. ‘Moorthiyaatom’ on the eve of Pooram (Valiyaarattu) is the unique feature of this temple. Vela is before the star Pooram in the month of Makara. Pooram starts on the 1st Kumbha with the hoisting of the temple flag.
- Vishuvilakku is celebrated on the 1st of Medom.
- Laksharchana is performed permanently in the month of Karkitaka.
- Karthika Vilakku is celebrated in the month of Vrichika during the star Karthika, with various programs.
Note
Every Sunday morning from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, Breakfast is served at the temple, Devotees can support by sponsoring.
How to Reach Bhagavathy Temple:
By Air
The nearest airport to Pariyanampatta Bhagavathy Temple is Coimbatore International Airport which is 95.8 km away.
By Rail:
The nearest Railway station is the Palakkad Railway Station at a distance of 34.5 km from the temple.
By Road:
Kattukulam is at a distance of 16.8 km from Ottapalam. KSRTC buses and private buses ply frequently to the Pariyanampatta Durga Temple. The temple is well connected by roads.
Temple Address:
Kattukulam Po,
Palakkad,
Kerala 679514
Phone: 0466-2261302