Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple

Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple
Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple
Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple
	Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Malappuram
Deity	Bhadrakali, Sree Rudhirappan
Festivals	Vairankode Vela Or Theeyyattulsavam On February, Makarchowwa On January, Prathishtadinam On April,Meena Thalappoli
Governing body	Malabar Devaswom Board
Location
Location	Vairankode Tirur
State	Kerala
Country	India
	Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple,Vairankode, Malappuram, Kerala Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple (India) Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple (Asia)
Geographic coordinates	10°53′12″N 75°58′35″E / 10.886727°N 75.976351°E
Architecture
Type	Kerala Architecture
Creator	As per tradition, Azhvanchery Thamprakkal
Completed	The temple was completed around AD 524th century
Temple(s)	One
Website
	https://vairankodetemple.in/

Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple (alternatively Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple) is a Hindu temple at Vairankode, Malappuram District, Kerala state, India. The presiding deity is goddess Bhadra Kaali, a form of Lord Rama and Vishnu Deva. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy, Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala.^[1]^[2]^[3]

A brief history

Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala. The deity here is goddess Bhadra Kaali. Vairankode Temple was constructed by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal about 1500 years ago. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy crossed the Bharathappuzha river and reached Azhvanchery mana and they placed Bhagavathy at Vairankode.^[4]^[5]^[6]

Festivals

The annual Theeyattulsavam or Vairankode Vela is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February). The festival begins on first Sunday of Kumbham month, begins with the ritual of Maram Muri, cutting a jackfruit tree for woods to prepare the fire of Kanalattam ritual. Cheriya Theeyattu, will be held on the third day and the 6th day celebration is called Valiya Theeyattu. On both these days, procession of various folk art forms like Poothan,Thira, Kattalan, Pulikali from nearby villages and places are the major attraction. Eratta Kaala, the decorated effigies of bullocks is another highlight of the festival.The Kanalattam ritual, during which members of the forward caste walk across fire, is set to occur at midnight on the last day of the festival. The event at Vairankode Temple attracts thousands of participants from various castes and religions. Festival Place transforms into a lively marketplace, showcasing a diverse range of products, including local produce, pottery, bamboo and palm crafts, decorative items, fresh vegetables, savory snacks, children's toys, candies, and assorted sweets. A significant attraction of the festival is the vibrant freshwater fish market, drawing fishermen from both nearby and far-off regions to present their latest catches. This cultural event fosters connections among attendees at Festival Place. Unlike other temple festivals in Kerala, the Vairankode festival does not include elephants.

The temple is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights.The theatre will provide the audience with a memorable experience, exhibiting the beauty of Kerala's rural village temple festivals together with a peek of the rural people's passions.^[7]^[8]