Parappukkavu Bhagavathy Temple
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Parappukkav Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu temple located on the banks of Kechery River in Kechery,Thrissur. The famous annual festival of this temple Vela , Pooram is celebrated in the meenam.[1][2] 18 Desams belonging to Thrissur, Kunnamkulam and Chavakkad taluks are worshiped as Bhagavathy.
| Parappukkavu Bhagavathy Temple | |
|---|---|
 Parappukkavu temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thrissur |
| Deity | Bhagavathy |
| Festivals | Vela , Pooram |
| Governing body | Parappukkavu Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Kechery |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala Architecture |
Deities edit
The major deity in the temple is Goddess Bhagavathy.She is considered to be in Bhadrakali form. Besides Bhagavathy, other deities are Durga,Brahmarakshas,Nagas, Dandan,Kiratha Murthy,Vishnumaya Swami,Muthappan and Thazhathekkavu Bhagavathy.
Architecture edit
The temple has a traditional Kerala style architecture with a nalambalam, namaskara mandapam, kodimaram and shrines of upadevatas. The shrine has a chathura sreekovil.
References edit
- ^ "പറപ്പൂക്കാവ് പൂരം കൊടിയേറ്റം ഇന്ന്". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 28 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "ആവേശത്തേരിലേറി പറപ്പൂക്കാവ് പൂരം". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 31 March 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2024-04-11.