Bhagavatī (भगवती).—The words Bhagavān and Bhagavatī mean Paramātmā (universal self) and Prakṛti (Nature and its modifications) respectively. Prakṛti is also called by the name Śakti. The following elucidation once given by Mahāviṣṇu about Bhagavān and Bhagavatī is greatly illuminating.
Time, space, atmosphere and the universe (Brahmāṇḍam) are, just like Paramātmā, eternal. This is the truth and reality. Below this eternal Gokula exists Vaikuṇṭhaloka, which also is, like the former, eternal. Just like this, Prakṛti, which is a sport to Brahmā and is also without beginning or end (Sanātanī) too is eternal. In the same manner as flame exists in fire inseparable from it, moonlight in moon, beauty in the lotus flower and brightness in the sun, so does nature exist in soul inseparable therefrom. In the same way as the goldsmith cannot make gold ornaments without gold and the potter cannot make pots without clay, the Paramātmā will not in the least be able to function unaided by Prakṛti. Prakṛti (Nature, Devī) is all powerful. 'Para' becomes powerful enough to do everything when he joins the Devī. Bhagavatī (भगवती) is another name for Śivā: the Goddess-counterpart of Śiva who incarnated first as Satī and then Pārvatī, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.16:—“[...] the great goddess Śivā is of the three natures. Śivā became Satī and Śiva married her. At the sacrifice of her father she cast off her body which she did not take again and went back to her own region. Śivā incarnated as Pārvatī at the request of the Devas. It was after performing a severe penance that she could attain Śiva again. Śivā came to be called by various names [such as Bhagavatī,...]. These various names confer worldly pleasures and salvation according to qualities and action. The name Pārvatī is very common. Verse 5.18.9 GARGA SAMHITAI श्री-रजो-वृत्तय ऊचुः रुक्माङ्गद-हरिश्चन्द्राम्- बरीषाणां सतां हरिः सत्यं परीक्षन् प्रददौ पुनर् भागवतीं श्रियम् śrī-rajo-vṛttaya ūcuḥ rukmāṅgada-hariścandrām- barīṣāṇāṃ satāṃ hariḥ satyaṃ parīkṣan pradadau punar bhāgavatīṃ śriyam śrī-rajo-vṛttaya ūcuḥ—the rajo-vṛtti-gopīs said; rukmāṅgada—Rukmangada; hariścandra—Hariscandra; ambarīṣāṇām—and Ambarisa; satām—devotees; hariḥ—Kṛṣṇa; satyam—true; parīkṣan—seeing; pradadau—gave; punaḥ—again; bhāgavatīm—of the Lord; śriyam—opulence. English translation of verse 5.18.9: The rajo-vṛtti-gopīs said: When He saw that they were His sincere devotees, Lord Kṛṣṇa gave His own transcendental opulences to Rukmāṅgada, Hariścandra, and Ambarīṣa. K Rajaram IRS 30625 On Mon, 30 Jun 2025 at 12:09, Gopala Krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > THE KANNAMPUZHA BHAGAVATHI TEMPLE, CHALAKUDY, THRISSUR DISTRICT, KERALA- > COMPILED > > Dear friends, > > Today my posting is about the Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple located in > Chalakudy, Thrissur district, Kerala, dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. It > is situated near the Chalakudy River and is known for its peaceful > atmosphere and the annual Thalappoli festival in the month of Kumbham, > which features elephant processions and Melam. > > Hope a divine reading. > > Gopalakrishnan 30-6-2025. > > Key Details: > > Main Deity: Goddess Bhadrakali (Bhadrakali is a fierce form of the Hindu > goddess Durga). > > Location: Chalakudy, Thrissur district, Kerala. > > Surroundings: Overlooking the Chalakudy River. > > Other Deities: Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Sastha are also present > in the temple. > > Thalappoli Festival: A major festival celebrated in the Kumbham month, > featuring elephant processions and Melam (a type of percussion music). > > Nature: It's a small, ancient temple offering a quiet and peaceful > environment for prayers. > > Significance: Devotees visit to seek blessings from Goddess Bhagavathi for > protection, prosperity, and removal of obstacles. > > Additional Information:According to temple folklore, the original idol is > believed to be Swayambhu (self-manifested). > > The temple is located *behind D-Cinemas* and is described as a "wonderful > temple". > > Introduction > > Sree Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple is an important temple in Chalakudy . > It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi , the Supreme Being . It is located > on the banks of the Chalakudy river . > > *The land where the temple stood was owned by a Pulaya named Kannan, from > which the name Kannampuzha was derived.* > > Legend > > It is believed that Goddess Kannampuzha is *Swayambhu.* Legend has it > that a Pulaya who first set foot in this forested place *rubbed his > sickle on the stone and blood spurted out,* thus making the place holy. > The locals say that the rock, *which was Swayambhu, is growing little by > little.* > > History > > No one quite knows how old the temple is. The temple has been recently > renovated but the Kerala style of architecture is still intact. > > There are historians who believe that the temple belonged to the Dravidians > and was later taken over by the Aryans. Since the temple became a > sanctuary for the Aryans, *it belonged to the Namboothiri of Thekkedathu > Mana*. > > They were the ones who performed daily pujas. At that time, the temple was > known as *Thekkedathu Mullakkal Bhagavathy.* > > In the year 1096, the temple was enlarged and a new temple was added. From > that time, regular pujas and offerings were offered in the temple twice a > day. However, after the temple entry proclamation, entry was granted to > all Hindus. From that time, she left the position of Mullakkal Bhagavathy > and began to gain the status and fame of the national goddess. > > The Navkarana Kalasham was performed in the month of Meenam in the year > 1131 (March-April 1956), in the month of Edavam in the year 1138 (May-June > 1963), and in the month of Makaram in the year 1171 (January-February > 1996). > > Architectural style > > The temple is built in the Kerala style of architecture. The temple is > rectangular > in shape. There is a main gopuram attached to the eastern wall. However, > the main entrance is from the north side. > > *The Chalakudy River flows along the south side*. On the east side, the > Namaskara Mukhamandapam and the Balikallu can be seen. The goddess can be > seen from here. > > On the outside wall of the enclosure, there is a lighthouse with a > colorful garland. The temple is in the middle. It is rectangular in > shape. > > The main deity, Goddess Kannampuzha, is enshrined here. In the southwest > corner, there are other deities, Nagaraja and Shiva. Outside the > enclosure, on the west, there are Shasta, Ganapati,Vishnu,Ganapathi and > Ashtadikpalakar. > > Chief deity > > The main deity worshipped at Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple is *Goddess > Bhagavathi*, revered as a powerful and benevolent mother figure who > protects her devotees and grants them prosperity and well-being. Devotees > visit Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple to seek the blessings of Goddess > Bhagavathi for protection, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.The > darshan is towards the east. > > Sub deities > > Shasta, Shiva, Ganapathi, Vishnu, Bhadrakali, Durga, Nagaraja, and > Nagayakshi are the sub-deities. > > Poojas and ceremonies > > The daily pujas are still performed by the Namboothiris in Thekkedathu. > The Nampoothiries of this Mana hold the position of chief tantris in the > famous Kottiyoor Mahadev temple in Malabar, known as Dakshinakashi. > > During the Mandala period (from the 21st of Vrischikam), the > Kalamezhuthupattum of Varanattu Kurup is also an important ceremony. > > The daily poojas at Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple likely include: > > Morning Pooja (Usha Pooja): This is typically the first pooja of the day, > often performed at dawn. > > Midday Pooja (Ucha Pooja): This pooja is performed in the afternoon. > > Evening Pooja (Athazha Pooja): This is the last pooja of the day, usually > held in the evening. > > The specific rituals performed during these poojas may include: > > Archana: Offering prayers and chanting mantras dedicated to the deity. > > Abhishekam: Ritual bathing of the deity. > > Arati: Waving of lights before the deity. > > Offering of flowers, fruits, and other items: These are symbolic gestures > of devotion and gratitude. > > Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings from Goddess Bhagavathi for > protection, prosperity, and well-being. > > Offerings > > *There is a Niramala every day*. This is performed according to each > person's wishes. > > At Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple in Chalakudy, devotees offer various > items to the presiding deity, Goddess Bhagavathi, seeking her blessings. > These offerings include *flowers, Manjadi seeds, Thoniyari Payasam, and > items like tobacco, betel leaves, areca nut, and camphor. * Pushpanjali > and Vilakku-mala are also important offerings. Additionally, bhajans are > performed to enhance the spiritual experience. > > Flowers: A common offering expressing devotion. > > Manjadi seeds: Specifically mentioned as an offering in this temple, > believed to have symbolic significance. > > Thoniyari Payasam: A type of sweet pudding, often offered as prasadam. > > Betel leaves, Areca nut, and Camphor: These items are offered as part of > traditional rituals. > > Pushpanjali: A ritual involving the offering of flowers, often accompanied > by prayers. > > Vilakku-mala: A garland of lamps, another common offering in Kerala > temples. > > Rituals: Devotees participate in rituals like arati (waving of lights), > abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity), and bhajans (devotional songs > > Guruthi > > The Dravidian rituals of Guruthi and Kalamezhuthupattum are among the > important rituals here. Guruthi with white pumpkin , Kumkum and turmeric > and lime- No animal sacrifice > > The ceremonies during the Mandala period end with the *Patamudayam > Ezunnalippu.* > > Festivals > > The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are : > > Dhanwantari Jayanti > > Dhanwantari Jayanti is celebrated with great reverence at the Kannampuzha > Bhagavathi Temple in Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur district, Kerala. This > auspicious occasion marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanwantari, the > divine physician and incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Special rituals and > elaborate poojas are performed to honour Lord Dhanwantari, seeking his > blessings for health, healing, and well-being. Devotees gather in large > numbers to participate in the celebrations, offering prayers and making > offerings to the deity, reinforcing their faith in his divine powers to > alleviate ailments and bestow vitality. > > Annual festival > > The Devi Bhagavathi *Navaha Yajnyam* at Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple in > Chalakudi, Thrissur, is a profound and spiritually significant event. This > nine-day *ritual involves the continuous recitation of the Devi Bhagavata > Purana, an important scripture dedicated to the Divine Mother, Goddess > Bhagavathi*. The yajnyam includes elaborate rituals, homams and special > poojas conducted by learned priests to invoke the blessings of the goddess. > > During the Navratri period, there are colorful garlands and garlands. > Special pujas are performed on Makara Chovva and the consecration day on > the first day of the month of Makara. Deepakazcha and cultural programs are > held on that day. > > Pakal Pooram, a scene from the performance in the courtyard of Mana in > Thekkedathu > > The main festival of the temple is the Thalappoli, which is held on the > day of Ashwathi in the month of Kumbha (the day when the night of Ashwathi > is the longest) . On this day, thalis are brought from different parts of > the country to be offered to the goddess, accompanied by musical > instruments. > > On that day, the goddess is taken to Manakkal in the south, accompanied by > five/seven elephants. On the way, devotees perform rituals of filling the > pots in the presence of the goddess in their homes as a sign of prosperity. > After seeing the musical performances and the Pooram at Manakkal, the > goddess is taken back to the temple in the morning. > > Consecration day > > In the evening, one thousand and one kathina shots are fired to pay homage > to the goddess. Fireworks are performed as Bhagavathy enters the sanctum > sanctorum. Various cultural programs are also held in the temple premises. > Many vendors set up shop on the pada varambath near the temple. Various > items needed by children and women are sold here. > > Temple of Goddess Parappuram > > The sub-deity of the Kannampuzha temple, Parappurathu Bhagavathy, is > enshrined in the *courtyard of Thekkedathu Mana, north of the temple*. It > is believed that she is the same goddess. > > In the past, the elder Thirumeni of Thekkedathu Mana, who had gone to the > Kottiyoor temple for tantric matters, had to return untimely and when the > journey took him through the middle of the forest, he became frightened. > When it got dark, he could not find his way. When he prayed to the goddess > with fear and devotion, he saw a woman walking in the distance with a lamp. > The tantri followed them and passed out of the forest without any accident. > *He > enshrined this female form of the goddess in the southern part of the mana. > This is Parappurathu Bhagavathy.* > > The temple is opened and puja is performed only on the first Tuesday or > Friday of every Malayalam month. The goddess appears to the devotees only > on that day. > > Administration > > A temple service committee has been formed for the administration of the > temple. Its chairmanship is held by the Namboothiris of Thekkedathu. The > others are elected by the locals. > > Specialty > > Kannampuzha Bhagavathy Temple, located in Chalakudy, Thrissur district, > Kerala, is a temple that removes all worries and brings happiness. > > Temple timings > > 5.30 AM to 9 AM 5.30 to 7.30 PM > > Temple Address: > > Kannampuzha Bhagavathi Temple, Kannampuzha Temple Rd, South Chalakudy, > Chalakudy, Kerala 680307 > > How to reach the temple > > *Divine Nagar* railway station is close to the temple. > > From Chalakkudi railway station and bus stand autos are available to reach > the temple. 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