Parappukkav Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu temple located on the banks of Kechery River in Kechery, Kerala, India. The famous annual festival of this temple Vela, Pooram is celebrated in the meenam.[1] [2][3] 18 Desams belonging to Thrissur, Kunnamkulam and Chavakkad taluks are worshiped as Bhagavathy.
Parappukkavu Bhagavathy Temple | |
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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 |
Major celebrations
editDeities
editThe major deity in the temple is Goddess Bhagavathy.other deities are Durga,Brahmarakshas,Nagas, Dandan,Kiratha Murthy,Vishnumaya Swami,Muthappan and Thazhathekkavu Bhagavathy.
Architecture
editThe temple has a traditional Kerala style architecture with a nalambalam, namaskara mandapam, kodimaram and shrines of upadevatas.
References
edit- ^ "പൂരാവേശത്തിൽ പറപ്പൂക്കാവ്..." (in Malayalam). mathrubhumi.com. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "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.