Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple (Malayalam: ഒരിപ്പുറത്തു ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം) is a 1200 year old ancient Hindu temple in Thattayil,[1] near Adoor in Pathanamthitta[2] in Kerala.[3] It is one of the most famous Bhagavathi temples in Central Travancore. The main deity of the temple is Goddess Kali. Sub deities include Lord Ganesha, Lord Krishna, Naga Rajav, Naga Yakshi, Rekshassu, Yogeeshwaran, Yakshi Amma and Madan Swamy. Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple is situated at about 7 km from Pandalam and 12 km from Pathanamthitta. It is located at 2 km from National Highway 183A.
| Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple | |
|---|---|
ഒരിപ്പുറത്തു ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Deity | Parashakti, Bhadrakaali |
| Location | |
| Location | Thattayil |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
  | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°12′35″N 76°44′08″E / 9.209824°N 76.735457°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 40.1 m (132 ft) |
As a part of the annual festival in this temple, 'Thookkam' offering is held here.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple - Info, Timings, Photos, History". TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ Ashish (12 June 2020). "Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple in Kerala - Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple Pooja Timing, Location". Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "Thattayil Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple, Pathanamthitta, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "The Hindu : Kerala / Pathanamthitta News : 'Thookkom' held at temple". 10 November 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
External links
edit- "The Hindu News - Thookam held at Orippurathu temple". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 April 2011. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
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