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Karikode Bhagavathy Temple
- Mangattukavala,Kerala
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Overview
This sanctuary is located in Thodupuzha at Idukki District. The managing god is Bhadrakali. It is a Shilakannadi establishment, coordinating towards west. Three poojas are performed in a day submitting to Kaviyadu thanthra. Sub-gods are Shiva and Ganapathi.
About the Temple
The sanctuary is 460 years of age and is, not at all like the Annamalai Temple, a revamped structure.
Legend and Stories
History says that Vadakkumkoor King had implored and done long repentance and conveyed Kodungaloor Devi to this place. There are several maxims with respect to this sanctuary about how the Devi resulted in the present sanctuary.
Festivals
Festival is celebrated during Ashwathy and Bharani star day during the Malayalam of Knmbh.
How to reach Karikode Bhagavathy Temple
Road
There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Thodupuzha.
Railways
The nearest railway station Thodupuzha.
Airport
The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport.
Temple Address
Karikode Bhagavathy Temple,
Thodupuzha-Udumbanoor Rd,
Mangattukavala, Thodupuzha,
Kerala - 685584
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Fertility
- Family welfare
Shlokas
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.
Moola Mantra Om Dhum Durgayai Namaha
Meaning -
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.
Timings
The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.