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Seethadevi Temple
- Pulpally,Kerala
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Overview
This temple is located at Irulath in Irulam village, around 7 kms from Pulpally, on a hill top. Lava, Sita, Kusha, Pakkom God (Siva and Vishnu concept) are the primary deities. A community called "kunduvadiyar" has an significant role in the rites and practices of the temple. The dance of the different tribal groups is the chief attraction of this temple's festival.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest air terminals are Kozhikode International Airport-120 km, Bengaluru International Airport-290 km, and Kannur International Airport, 58 km.
Railways
The nearest railway station is at Mysore.
Road
Irulam village is close to Pulpally town which can be accessed from Mananthavady or Kalpetta. The Periya ghat road links Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road links Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road links Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road links Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also linked to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.
Temple Address
Irulath, Irulam, Wayanad District,
Kerala, India, Pincode – 673579.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Removal of debt
- Good health
- Knowledge
- Family welfare
- Attainment of noble positions
- Fame
Shlokas
Namasthesthu Mahamaye Sri Petesura Poojithey Sanguchakra Gatha Hasthey Mahalakshmi Namosthuthey Namasthey Garudaroodey Kolasurea Bayankari Sarva Papa Hare Devi Mahalakshmi Namosthutehy
Meaning -Oh all powerful Mahalakshmi, the seat of wealth and who devas worship, salutations to you, for you are one who has a conch, a disc and a mace in your hands.
Namastulasi Kalyaani Namo Vishhnupriye Shubhe Namo Moksha Pradey Devii Namah Sampatpradaayinee
Meaning -I bend down to Tulasi, who is so dear to Lord Vishnu and who bestows good luck on devotees, who helps one attain salvation and who bestows wealth on all devotees.
Samudra Vasaney Devi Parvathasthana Madale ; Vishnupatnii Namasthubhyam Paadha Sparsham Kshamashamey
Meaning -Oh Mother Earth, I beg your forgiveness for placing my feet on you, the one who wears oceans, forests and mountains and Lord Vishnu's wife, I bow to you.
Lakshmi Ksheera Samudra Raaja Tanaya Sree Ranga Dhaameshvari Daasi Bhootha Samasata Deva Vanithaam Lokaika Deepankuram Sreeman Manda Kataaksha Labdha Vibhava Brahmendra Gangaadharam Tvaam Trailokya Kudumbineem Sarasijam Vande Mukunda Priyaam");
Meaning - Goddess Lakshmi, the daughter of the ocean of milk's king, whose residence is Srirangam, who all the divine ladies serve in heaven, who guides the world with her light, the one on whom the eternal glances of Brahma, Indra and Shiva falls, I bow down to thee, Lord Krishna's beloved.");
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.