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Home > Temples of Kerala > Paramara Bhagavathi Temple Paramara Bhagavathi TempleAncient temples of Shri Bhadrakali facing northward are very rare in Kerala. Among them Paramara temple is important and popular. Old timers have been reminiscing many legendary events about this sacred temple and its supreme deity Bhagawati who was also known as Parambanar Kulangara Bhagawati and Paramara Grandma. An alien Brahmana during his travel reached Ernakulam and before commencing his morning prayers kept the idols of his worship at Parambanar Kulangara. After the prayer the idol of the Goddess got fixed there. Consequent to the astrological providence a temple was built and the Goddess was consecrated there. This is today widely known as Paramara Bhagawati temple. Paramara Bhagawsati has been the exclusive house-hold deity worshipped by Cheranallur Kunchu Kartha, and his progenies, the rulers of the erstwhile Cheranallur province. . Kottarathi Sankunni, a famous poet of yester years who authored "Aithihyamala", a conglomeration of legends has devoted one full legend to describe Kunchu Kartha. This illustrious family is now settled around the globe. During those days "Vela" and "Padayani", performing ritual arts, were allowed to enter the temple precincts only if sanction from Cheranallur Kartha was received. Those days cock-sacrifice and Guruthi were parts of the rituals and the temple was opened only at 2 in the afternoon on Bharani days. Thereafter "Garudan thookkam", another ritual art performed by Palakkappally Kurups was also enacted. The seventh day after Bharani was Guruthi on the days of Revathi and Aswati stars were performed padayani and thookkam respectively. The flag of festival having hoisted on Uthram of the month Kumbha (February-March) the two sects belonging to the temple led the procession on Pooruruttathi and Uthrittathi days. Of these, the right to lead the Thalam (array of oil lamps) of the southern sect was confined to Nambia Kurups while that was granted to Vadakkekarayil for the northern sect. Rag would be furled on Bharani day after the festival. Seven days thence is the Maha Guruthi. Chithira in the month of Meena (March-April) is the auspicious birth day of the Goddess. Chanthattam ( a special costume of pooja ordain) and birthday feast are special. One who applies the Chantu after adorning the Goddess received all opulences, it is believed. Chennas Vishnu Nambuthiri being the legislator of rituals, the temple has other deities like Shiva, Ganapathy, within the interior and Brahmarakshas, Nagayakshi and Alunkal Bhagawati within the compound as demi-gods. The benefactress Goddess delivers all wishes to those who seek refuge unto her. Parama temple is situated in the heart of Emakulam city. 50 metres away from the Town railway station, opposing town Hall, this temple is the easiest for any traveller to spot. Important Offerings - One (whole) day Pooja, Bhagawati Seva, Three-time Pooja, Chuttuvilakku (light all around), Niramala, Satrusamhara Pushpanjali, Swayamvara Pushpanjali, Guruthi Pushpanjali, Rakta Pushpanjali, Kadumpayasam Nivedyam, Thirumukham charthu, Navarangamala, Vedi Vazhipadus etc. Paramara Devi Temple, Banerji Road, Kochi - 18, Ph: 0484 2390789.
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