history
The beginning of the temple has been wrapped in the ancient times. The temple was built to commemorate the martyrdom of Kannakis era Sangam. Between Kulasekhara dynasty of governance, Kodungallur was one of the capital and the most important part of rural Kerala. Vishnu, the sixth avatar of sage para Pradesh Rama is said to have built this temple for the prosperity of the people. According to the old chronicles, this was Bhagavathi temple that was created in the center of the tow centuries ago in order to fulfill a special purpose
Legend after the creation of Kerala by Parasurama, he says that it has been plagued by a demon called Daruka. In order to kill the evil demon, Parasurama prayed for help to Lord Shiva. The advice of Shiva, Parasurama is to build a shrine, I installed the Shakutidebi as Bhagavathi. God in the temple to which it is believed is Parashakthi itself. According to the legend, was Bhadrakali killed Daruka devil evil. According to popular belief, the old temple was a Buddhist monastery. However, according to the Kerala historian, Kodunganallore, the Trikkanamthikam and the surrounding area, Buddhism and Jainism was the center during the Chera period. Legend Palliband Perumaru, the ruler from the area is Buddhism as a result of the acceptance, he says he had to give up due Perumalship to severe opposition from the Hindu community.
According to another belief, the temple was built by Charan Chenguttavan. Elango Adigal, brother of Chenguttavan wrote a "Shilappadikaram" his monumental work that resides in Kodungallur. He spent the rest of his life in Trikkanamthikam Buddhist monastery and accepted the Buddhism after. From ancient times, those who wish to gain the benefits, has been providing the sacrifice of animals. Myriad of birds and goats as vowed to gift for the fulfillment and protection of the desire was also to sacrifice to God. In the intervention of a number of social reform, the Kerala government in any form in this place, we are prohibiting the sacrifice of animals. At the moment, the only red-dyed dhoties are offered to God. Many of the believers, offers a wealth of gifts and gold ornaments.
People this temple of Kodungallur, in the old days, a Shiva shrine, it is believed that it was installed who Parasurama the Surikurunba Bhagavathi in close proximity to the idol of Shiva. This is a small town, there are several temples, but most of them are Shiva shrine. poojas have been carried out under the direct instructions from Sri Bhagavathi herself. Installation Five "Surichakura" is by Adi Shan, believed to be the main cause of the force of the God. Priest is Adikas (Madeyubaramon) have the right to run the "Pushpanjalis" to Namboodiris and goddesses.
Bhagavathi is the patron of the Royal family of Cranganore, Raja, it has played an active role in the festival of celebration. Standing a banyan tree on the has been podium built around, Raja, spread the silk umbrella immediately after the door of Devi shrine is opened. Special of the event, is what it is in order to enter the temple precincts for worship, represent the rights granted to all of caste. This is known as "Kavu Theendal". They are before entering the shrine, believers will run around the 3 Kaitera with a stick in hand. Legend, the killing of the devil has been made stick, go to prove that it is a substitute for weapons and sword to be used for a long time ago.
