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Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram
- Pandanad,Kerala
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Overview
Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram, also known as the Adichikavu (Adichicavu) Devi Temple is one of the oldest temple in Pandanad village, Alapuzha. The temple is located at Pandanad in Chengannur taluk of Alappuzha district in the south Indian state of Kerala. The temple is situated about 6 km west of Chengannur, and 4 km east of Mannar.
About the temple
Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram, is a Hindu temple, dedicated to goddess Sree Vana Durga. The major attraction of the temple is its top opened Sreekovil, specially made for Vana Durga. The temple complex also includes Anakottil & Sapthaha Mandapam which is built on the west-north side of the temple.
Festivals
Pathamudayam - The major festival is Pathamudayam which takes place in the temple during the month of Medam (April). The ten-day celebration starts on Vishu, and ends on 23 April with night long celebrations.
Sapthaha Yajnam- Each year Sapthaham celebrates for 7 days with worships and food for devotees.
Pongala- Women gather every year in this temple and prepare Pongala (rice cooked with jaggery, ghee, coconut as well as other ingredients) in small pots to please the Goddess Durga.
Parayeduppu- The Parayeduppu is happening in the festival season, before to the Pathamudayam. Devi is visiting to the homes of the people in Pandanad area.
Navaha Yajnam- Each year 'Navaha Yajnam' celebrates for 9 days with worships and food for devotees.
How To Reach Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram
The Nearest bus stop is Alappuzha. The Nearest railway station is Alappuzha. The Nearest Airport is Cochin International Airport.
Temple Address
Adichikkavu Sree Durga Devi Kshetram,
Chengannur Parumala Mannar Rd,
Pandanad, Kerala - 689506
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
Shlokas
Ayi Giri Nandini Nandita Medini Vishva Vinodini Nandi Nute Giri Vara Vindhya Shiro Adhi Nivaasini Vissnnu Vilaasini Jissnnu Nute Bhagavati He Shiti Kannttha Kuttumbini Bhuri Kuttumbini Bhuri Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute
Meaning -I offer my salutations to the mountain's daughter, who fills the world with joy, who is praised by Nandi, who lives on Vindhya's summits, who gives joy to Her brother Lord Vishnu and who Lord Indra praises, Oh Goddess who is Lord Shiva's consort and who created abundance. The destroyer of the demon Mahishasura, the one with beautiful hair and the mountain's daughter, victory to you.
Madhu Kaittabha Vidhvamsi Vidhaatr Varade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -Oh Devi Durga, we salute you for destroying Madhu and Kaitabha and granting Lord Brahma the boon of protection. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Mahissaasura Nirnaashi Bhaktaanaam Sukhade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -We salute Goddess Durga who destroyed Mahishasura, the demon, who bestows a lot of happiness on Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Dhuumranetra Vadhe Devi Dharma Kaama Artha Daayini Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -I offer my salutations to Durga Devi, who killed Dhumranetra, the demon, I offer my salutations to the giver of dharma, kama and artha to Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Timings
The temple is open 05:00 to 11:30 All days of the week Morning, 17:00 to 19:30 All days of the week Evening.