Miracle of Erattakulangara Durga - At Pulinelli in Kerala
The shrine was situated in the midst of green paddy fields. These
fields were encircled by different kinds of trees. The deity had moved from
one spot to the other through the pools of water present in the quaint
village. These neighboring pools made the Temple famous as the '
ERATTAKULANGARA DURGA BHAGAVATHY TEMPLE '. The southern side is blessed
with a shrine for Lord Ayyappa in the form of Sastha. He is found in the
company of his consorts Poorna & Pushkala. The deities are in the form of
three lingams. This shrine has some ancient sword-like sickles. All the
festivals connected with this Bhagavathy begin and get completed in front
of the Sastha shrine. The next important place to visit is the
Kottukulangara Kavu. She is believed to be the sister of Erattakulathi and
this deity is ever resident in the framework of five trees. The place is
very aesthetic and devotees pray here in absolute silence.Erattakulangara
Bhagavathy has a shrine here. However, it is believed that she moved to
another place by vanishing in one pond and reappearing in the other. This
shrine is found in a serene spot. The neighboring ancient looking houses,
the lake and the cleanliness of the place were overwhelming. A huge pond
exists near the Temple and Bhagavathy had appeared here through the pond.
The icon is self-manifested. This Temple is endowed with a big Raja
Gopuram. Behind Bhagavathy but towards the west is placed Nambeesan. He had
written poems on Bhagavathy and is her follower.
This Temple has an oracle. The person who currently performs the
role of the oracle is one Sankaran Kutty. He jumps into the pond during the
pooja and performs the task as the oracle. The Chatti Pooja is said to be
very famous here. Food is offered in either 8 or 16 or 21 or 51 or 101 pots
to Bhagavathy. Thereafter one out of eight pots is offered to the Jaladurga
in the pond adjacent to the Temple. The deity is present as Jaladurga in
the morning and Vanadurga in the evening hours. It was sight to see the
priest throwing the pots of rice into the pond. It was kind of a discus
throw. Well, now coming to the miracle the story connected with the
Aikamatya Pushpanjali. The miracle of the temple is what you spend in the
temple is reflected in many folds in many families who had acclaimed the
deity and that uddhava principle is: “Said Lord Krishna to Uddhava `` By
installing a deity of the Lord, one becomes the King of the entire Earth.
By building a Temple for him the person becomes the Emperor of the three
worlds. By worshiping and serving the deity, the devotee goes to Satya
Loka, the residence of Lord Brahma. By performing all the three of these
activities, one achieves a transcendental form ".
K Rajaram IRS 11 5 25
On Sun, 11 May 2025 at 10:20, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *THE PULINELLI ERATTAKULANGARA BHAGAVATI TEMPLE ,NEAR KOTTAYI, PALAKKAD
> DISTRICT, KERALA-**COMPILED*
>
> Dear friends,
>
> Today my porting is about Erattakulangara Bhagavathi temple near Kottayi
> in the Palghat District of Kerala. Yesterday I could watch a video about
> the temple. *The temple is very special, the deity is both Jaladurga and
> Vanadurga*. I thought of collecting more information and compile and post
> today.
>
> Hope a divine reading.
>
> Gopalakrishnan 11-5-2025.
>
> Introduction
>
> The Pulinelli Erattakulangara Bhagavati Temple is a well-known temple near
> Kottayi in Palakkad, Kerala. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati and is
> believed to be a *self-manifested deity appearing in a celestial stone
> amidst trees*. The temple gets its name "Erattakulangara" from the two
> ponds (kulams) within its compound, one smaller enclosed by a larger one.
> The temple is known for its serene natural setting, surrounded by paddy
> fields and various trees.
>
> *The temple has no roofing*. Spread trees on all sides provide the roof.
> The nivedya offering is in chatti( a mud vessel with a large mouth). These
> mud chatties are used only once.
>
> Key Features:
>
> Deity: Goddess Bhagavati, believed to be self-manifested.
>
> Location: Near Kottayi and Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad, Kerala, *about 5 km
> from Kuzhalmannam.*
>
> Significance: Known for its natural setting and the belief in the deity's
> self-manifestation.
>
> Name Origin: "Erattakulangara" means "twin ponds" referring to the two
> ponds within the temple premises.
>
> *Playing drums is not allowed*. Only Edaikka can be played in the temple.
> During Navarathri *nagaswaram can be played at low tone.*
>
> Deities
>
> Presiding Deity : Durga he deity Bhagavathy is self born or ' Swayambhu
> '.
>
> Sub deities- Lord Shiva. It is said to be about 2000 years old. There
> are shrines for Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramanya, Bhadra kali
> and Nagaas under a tree.
>
> The southern side is blessed with a shrine for Lord *Ayyappa in the form
> of Sastha*. He is found in the company of his consorts *Poorna & Pushkala*.
> The deities are in the form of three lingams. This shrine has some ancient
> sword-like sickles
>
> An idol of a *Nambeeshan who sang songs on the deity * is provided and
> pooja and offering is given only once a year
>
> Pooja Timings
>
> Monday, Thursday and Sunday
>
> 6.00 am - Temple Opening
>
> 12.00 noon - Temple Closing
>
> Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
>
> 6.00 am - Temple Opening
>
> 11.00 noon - Temple Closing
>
> Important Festivals
>
> Perim pooja, Navarathri, Vishu Vela, kathir vela are special in this
> temple and celebrated in grand manner.
>
> Kathir Vela
>
> Kathir Vela is a festival celebrated at the Erattakulangara Temple, which
> is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavati. During this festival, devotees
> participate in various rituals and processions as offerings to the deity.
>
> Navaratri
>
> Navaratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess
> Bhagavati in her various forms. The festival is celebrated with great
> fervour and devotion at the temple, with special rituals, prayers, and
> cultural events held during this auspicious period. Devotees gather to seek
> the blessings of Goddess Bhagavati for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual
> growth.
>
> Main offerings
>
> Chattiveppu, Payasam, *Ganapathi Homam,, Poo Moodal *are main offerings
> in this temple.
>
> Kottukulangara Devi
>
> The next important place to visit is the Kottukulangara Kavu. *She is
> believed to be the sister of Erattakulathi and this deity is ever resident
> in the framework of five trees*. The place is very aesthetic and devotees
> pray here in absolute silence.Erattakulangara Bhagavathy has a shrine
> here.
>
> However, it is believed that she moved to another place by vanishing in
> one pond and reappearing in the other. This shrine is found in a serene
> spot.
>
> About the temple
>
> A huge pond exists near the Temple and Bhagavathy had appeared here
> through the pond. The icon is self manifested. *This Temple is endowed
> with a big Raja Gopuram*. A devotee had contributed towards the same
> filling the pond infront. The shrines in this campus are open to the sky.
> *Rudaramaala
> Bhadrakali had provided space for Bhagavathy and she is resident towards
> the right side of the main shrine. She is worshiped yearly once.*
>
> Behind Bhagavathy but towards the west is placed Nambeesan. He had
> written poems on Bhagavathy and was her follower.
>
> Oracle
>
> This Temple has an oracle. The person who currently performs the role of
> the oracle is one Sankaran Kutty. He jumps into the pond during the pooja
> and performs the task as the oracle.
>
> Poojas
>
> There are several poojas in the temple. However, the experience post the
> Aikamatya Pushpanjali (pooja) was interesting. *This pooja was said to
> bring married couples closer.* I understood it otherwise by taking it to
> be a pooja ( prayer ) which will bring estranged couples together. But they
> told me that it makes even the intimate couples even closer. Therefore we
> booked for that pooja and Bhagavathy gave me a wonderful experience. A lot
> of marriages takes place in this temple on account of this.
>
> *The Chatti Pooja is said to be very famous here. Food is offered in
> either 8 or 16 or 21 or 51 or 101 pots to Bhagavathy*. Thereafter one out
> of eight pots is offered to the Jaladurga in the pond adjacent to the
> Temple. *The deity is present as Jaladurga in the morning and Vanadurga
> in the evening hours*. It was sight to see the priest throwing the pots
> of rice into the pond. It was kind of a discus throw. *Chattis are kept
> in the temple itself.*
>
> The Temple authorities gives the seven chatties to the devotees. They can
> consume or give part to others. The IKYAMATHYA PUSHPANJALI is also
> conducted in the temple. For those who cannot come in person, convenience
> of online booking of poojas are there in the temple.All the festivals
> connected with this Bhagavathy begin and get completed in front of the
> Sastha shrine.
>
> Thanthri: Panavoor Kuttan Namboothri
>
> Melsanthi- kannan swamy
>
> The shrine, trees and aside of the pool are coupled up with variety of
> creepers. This temple is a gift of nature and treating as a fortune to the
> rice- bowl (Palakkad) of Kerala.
>
> Contact Address:
>
> Pulinelli Erattakulangara Bhagavathy Temple
>
> Chenganiyur Kavu Rd, Mathur, Kerala 678571
>
> phone : 04922 215 503
>
> Kannan Swami (Melshanthi)- +91 9400514200
>
> How to reach
>
> 5 km far from Kuzhalmannam place called Mathur. From Mathur 1.2 KM to
> place called Eratakulangarra where the shine is situated
>
> Resting facilities
>
> For devotees coming from distant places, rest room and shelter is
> provided.
>
>
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