Who built chottanikkara Temple?

History. The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is believed to be about 1500 years old. Legend has it that the temple was built in the midst of a dense jungle by a forest-dweller called Kannappan. Kannappan was a doting father who loved his young daughter.

Why is Guruthi pooja performed?

Guruthi pooja is a ritual done at late evening to invoke goddess Mahakali. Earlier ‘Guruthi Pooja’ was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed every day.

Is pants allowed in chottanikkara Temple?

Men need to be in dhoti or pants only. No upper clothing. Women need to wear a Saree or a salwar kameez. Pants, shorts, skirts are not allowed.

What is valiya Guruthi?

Every night, after the Athazha pooja in the evening, the Priests of the temple go to the Kizhakkavu to perform what is known as the Valiya Guruthi, or the Great Sacrifice. People also perform the Guruthi pooja to relieve themselves from great burdens and anxieties, and pray for a peaceful and prosperous life.

How is Guruthi made?

Guruthi is prepared using the water of temple well, Jagger, turmeric powder, chunnambu and banana. Guruthi is provided for the devotees after offering it to the deity. Instead of chunnambu, guruthi was prepared using bleaching powder, told Chottanikkara devaswom manager Bijukumar.

Why is raktha pushpanjali done?

Pushpanjali is performed for health and longevity. Raktha Pushpanjali for health, protection from enemies and fulfilment of desires. Trimadhuram for knowledge, Annadanam for prosperity and fulfilment of desires. Devotees wear Thakidu, Elas, etc.

What is pushpanjali Temple?

Pushpanjali (Sanskrit:पुष्पाञ्जलि, literally folded hands full of flowers) is an offering of flowers to Hindu deities. Pushpanjali is the first dance in a Bharatha Natyam performance. It is the salutation to the lord of dance Nataraja, the Guru, the musicians and the audience.

What is Mrityunjaya Archana?

Mrityunjaya Archana and Homam rescues the devotees from untimely death and defects in stars. When performed with Rudradhyaayanuvaakam and Moolamantra havanam, devotees shall gain the results of Rudra Homam and complete blessings of Lord Shiva.

What is Niramala Pooja?

Flying live roosters or cocks and feeding of them are considered as one of the favourite offering to the deity. Niramala Mahotsavam, celebrated every year on the last Friday of the Malayalam month of Thulam (Mid November) is one of the major festivals of Pazhayannur Bhagavathy Temple.

What is the cost of Mrityunjaya Homam?

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What is Maha Rudra Homam?

Rudra Homam cleanses one of all sins and birth defects when fire energy invokes the grace and blessings of Lord Rudra. This Vedic ritual uplifts the life-forces, gifts mental peace, and destroys negative energies in your life.

Where is the famous Chottanikkara temple?

The temple is located at Chottanikkara, a southern suburb of the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India and is one of the most popular temples in the state. In terms of temple architecture, Chottanikkara temple stands out to be an ultimate testimonial for the ancient vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) along with Sabarimala temple.

Why do we do guruthi pooja in Chottanikkara Devi Temple?

People suffering from mental illnesses and commonly visit the temple, as Chottanikkara devi is said to cure her devotees. Guruthi pooja is a ritual done at late evening to invoke goddess Mahakali. Earlier ‘Guruthi Pooja’ was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed every day.

Why are the doors of Chottanikkara and Mookambika temples opened early in the morning?

Since then, the sanctum doors of the Chottanikkara temple were opened during early morning hours in honour of worshipping goddess Saraswati before the doors of the main sanctum in Mookambika temple were opened. The idol at Keezhkavu didn’t come until after the temple was built.

What is chottanikara makam THOZHAL?

The annual Chottanikkara Makam Thozhal is the major festival in Chottanikara temple. It is believed that it was on this day (mithuna lagna on Makam) that the Vilvumangala Swamiyar saw the goddess at the temple and the devotees worship the goddess at this time.

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