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Mallam Durga Parameswari Temple
- Muliyar,Kerala
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Overview
The Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is located in Muliyar Village of Kerala. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Durga Parameshwari. The special feature of the Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is daily Annadanam which consists of distributing food among the devotees.
About The Temple
The mallam durga parameshwari temple is Centuries old. Here the Mallam Durga Parameshwari temple is situated. The temple is famous for Annadanam which involves free distribution of food to the poor and needy.
Legend and Stories
According to Kerala’s popular legend, Goddess Durga killed the demon Daruka. Elsewhere in India it is Mahisasura whom she killed. Goddess Durga Parameshwari finished the two dangerous demons known as Chanda and Munda. She is the incarnation of Shakti on earth. She is therefore armed with Shiva’s trident, Kumaara’s spear, Indra’s thunderbolt and Vishnu’s discus and mace.
Festivals
The time of the Festival at Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is February and March. It lasts for 7 days.
Best Time To Visit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night.
Time Required for Sightseeing
Minimum 30 minutes.
Significnce
People offer their prayers to seek a future of prosperity and a happy life.
Accessibility
Mangalore International Airport in Karnataka is the nearest airport, situated at a distance of 50 km from the Kasargod. Kasargod Railway Station connects the city with other major cities of the state. Local taxis are also available at cheap rates varying from Cars,Jeeps,Tourist buses. Kasargod is well connected to other towns of the state as well as India by Motorable roads.
Temple Address
Mallam Durga Parameswari Temple,
Muliyar, Kerala
Pimcode - 671542
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For prosperity
- For happiness
Shlokas
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah
Meaning -Goddess Durga is omnipresent and a personification of the universal mother, who is omnipresent and who embodies power and energy. Oh great mother, who also embodies peace, I bow to you, mother, I bow to Durga and I bow to Shakti.
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.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM