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Kodungallur Maa Kali Temple: South India is a part of the country where there are many ancient and mysterious temples related to mythological gods and goddesses. A goddess located in Kerala who holds the head of a demon in her hands and is believed to be the true form of Mother Kali.
This temple is located in a village near Kodungallur city of Kerala, which is very famous for the temple of Maa Bhagwati.
Kodungallur is prominent among the 64 Bhadrakali temples of Malabar.
This temple is also known as Shri Kuramba Bhagwati Temple. Devotees coming here call Mother Bhagwati as Kuramba or Kodungallur Amma. In this temple of Maa Kali, her Rudra form is worshipped.
This is the main among the 64 Bhadrakali temples of Malabar, where Maa Kali in her fierce form is holding something in her 8 hands, such as, she has the torso of the demon Daruka in one hand, a bell in one hand, a sword in the other hand and a ring in the other hand. Puja takes place in the temple from 3 pm to 10 pm.
Ancient History of Kodungallur Temple
According to beliefs, in ancient times Lord Shiva was worshiped in this temple. After some time, Parashuram installed the idol of Maa Kali near the temple. Kodungallur city was once the capital of the Chera Empire. in
The 5 ‘Shri Chakras’ in the dir were installed by Shankaracharya, which are considered a symbol of the power of the Goddess. Only the priests Nambudiris and Adikas have the right to offer flowers to Goddess Kali in the temple.
In ancient times, the tradition of animal sacrifice was followed in this temple, in which birds and goats were sacrificed. But after the order of Kerala Government, animal sacrifice has been completely banned in the temple. Now the tradition of offering red colored dhoti to the Lord is followed in the temple.
Major festivals celebrated in the temple
Bharani festival is also included in the major festivals of Kerala, which is celebrated every year between the months of March and April. This festival is mainly started with a ritual called Kozhikalku Moodle, in which chickens are sacrificed. Mother Kali is pleased through this festival.
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