Good Mr G writes a forward; but had no member read the
July serial articles of kerala History of temples which included the names
and etymology of bhagavathy, bhagavathy all over India etc well it is a
fresh one; but I would welcome the topic with greater ambience. Appreciate
the effort though repetitive.
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history
1 Bhāgavatī (Devanagari: भगवती, IAST: Bhagavata), is an Indian epithet
of Sanskrit origin, used as an honorific title for goddesses in Hinduism
and Buddhism. In Hinduism, it is primarily used to address the goddesses
Lakshmi and Parvati. In Buddhism, it is used to refer to several Mahayana
Buddhist female deities, like Cundā. The male equivalent of Bhagavatī is
Bhagavān. The term is an equivalent of Devi and Ishvari.
Bhagavati Temples in Indian subcontinent
Maharashtra
Bhagavati temples can also be found all over Mumbai, for example,
Bhagavati Devi Sansthan Deosari, Umarkhed, Yavatmal District, Maharashtra.
Bhagavati temple at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Bhagawati Temple at Reotipur, Uttar Pradesh.
Bhagawati Temple at Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
Karnataka
Bagavathi temple Sasihitlu Mangalore. Famous temple in Karnataka on the
bank of Arabian sea. Guliga is the main Daiva here.
Bhagavathi temple in Ullal, Mangalore
Attukal temple
Kerala
Shrines of these goddesses are referred to as Bhagavati Kshetram in Kerala.
Some popular Bhagavati temples in Kerala are,
Attukal Temple
Kalluvettu Kuzhikkal Bhagavati Kshetram at Karaparamba, Calicut
Punnasseri Bhagavati Kshetram at Athanikkal, Kozhikode.
Areekulangara Devi Kshetram at Kattangal-Mavoor Rd., Kozhikode.
Chakkulathukavu Temple
Chottanikkara Temple
Chettikulangara Devi Temple
Madayi Kavu
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Thrissur
Sankarankulangara Bhagavathi Temple, Thrissur
Olarikkara Bhagavathi Temple, Thrissur
Sree Kattukulangara Bagavathy Temple, Mampad, Palakkad
Meenkulathi Bagavathy Temple, Pallasena, Palakkad
Peroor Kavu Bhagavathi
Kadampuzha Devi Temple
Pisharikavu
Kavaserry Bhagavathi Temple
Mangottu Bhagavathi Temple
Mondaicaud Bhagavathi Temple in Kolachal, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
Lokanarkavu (Lokamalayar kavu) temple in Vatakara, Kozhikode District
Kalayamvelli temple, Kozhikode District
Uthralikkavu Bhagavati Temple, Thrissur District
Shree Sasihithulu Bhagavathee Temple, Haleyangadi, Karnataka
Kuttiyankavu Bhagavati Temple, Minalur, Athani, Thrissur District
Thechikkotukavu temple, Peramangalam, Thrissur District
Thachanaathukaavu temple, Parlikad, Wadakanchery, Trichur District
Tiruvaanikkaavu bhagawati temple, Machaad, Wadakanchery, Trichur District
Tirumandaamkunnu temple, Angaadipuram, Perinthalmana, Malappuram
Kottuvally Kavu Bhagavathy temple, Koonammavu, Ernakulam
Sree Emur Bhagavathy Hemambika temple Kallekulangara, Palakkad
Kechery Parappukkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Thrissur
Naxal Bhagwati, Kathmandu
Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple
Goa
Many Bhagavati temples are found in Goa, where the deity is mainly
worshipped in the form of Mahishasuramardini by the Goud Saraswat Brahmin,
Daivadnya Brahmin, Bhandari communities. Bhagavati is also worshipped as
one of the Panchayatana deity in most of the Goan temples. Shrines
specially dedicated to Bhagavati are:
Bhagavati (Pernem)
Bhagavati Haldonknarin (Khandola, Goa)
Bhagavati Chimulakarin (Marcela, Goa)
Bhagavati (Parse, Goa)
Bhagavati (Mulgao, Goa)
Dhavali,Bhagavati temple
Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple, Nepal
Nepal
Shobha Bhagawati(शोभा भगवती मन्दिर), Kathmandu
Naxal Bhagawati Temple, Kathmandu
Chinnamasta Bhagawati Temple, Saptari District, Nepal
Palanchok Bhagawati Temple, Kavrepalanchok District
Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple, Kalinchowk Rural Municipality
Bhagwati Bahal Temple (भगवती बाहल मन्दिर), Thamel, Kathmandu
Bindhyabasini Temple, Pokhara
Argha Bhagwati temple, Arghakhanchi District
Taleju, Hanumand Dhokha, Kathmandu
Taleju, Patan
Taleju, Bhaktapur
Bhadrakali
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2 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.
1 ) Bhagavatī (भगवती) refers to the “Supreme Goddess” as a
general epithet.—Durgā and all great Kaula goddesses are ‘Bhagavatī’.
‘Bhagavatī’ is the feminine of the word ‘Bhagavat’ which is a manner of
referring to the Supreme God in general but is most commonly used in the
Sanskrit sources with reference to Viṣṇu. Although the goddess is
represented as Viṣṇu’s Māyā in the Devīmāhātmya she is not specifically
connected with him. She is called ‘Bhagavatī’ in a generic sense simply to
indicate that she is the Great Goddess (Mahādevī). In North India and
Nepal, Bhagavatī is particularly Durgā .
2) Bhagavatī (भगवती) refers to the “triple goddess”, according to the
Manthāna-bhairava-tantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of
Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—The Point
is the Command which is threefold because of the three lineages that emerge
from it. So the goddess who resides in the Yoni in the centre of the
Triangle exerts her threefold authority and is called the ‘triple goddess’
(bhagavatī). Thus the Command spreads out by means of the sacred seats from
where the Siddhas who founded the lineages reside. This Command is the
Liṅga that arises in the centre from the Yoni. [...]
3) Bhagavatī (भगवती) refers to one of the eight Kaula consorts
(dūtī-aṣṭaka) associated with Tisrapīṭha (located in the ‘end of
sound’—nādānta), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra.—[...] The eight
Kaula consorts (dūtyaṣṭaka): Revatī, Bhagavatī, Rāmā, Rohiṇī, Kṛttikā,
Khecarī, Khaṇḍinī, Kṣānti Pancha Maha Sakthi" refers to the five great
powers or energies in Hinduism and some other Indian spiritual traditions.
These energies are associated with various aspects of the divine and are
often represented as goddesses or forms of Shakti, the primordial cosmic
energy.
The five Maha Shaktis are typically:
Brahmi: Associated with creation and knowledge, often linked with
Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and learning.
Maheshwari: Associated with preservation and sustenance, often linked with
Parvati or Durga, the goddess of power and motherhood.
Koumari: Associated with youthful energy and transformation, often linked
with Kumari or Skanda Mata, the goddess of fertility and youth.
Vaishnavi: Associated with destruction and transformation, often linked
with Vaishnavi or Kali, the goddess of destruction and renewal.
Varahi: Associated with concealment and absorption, often linked with
Varahi, a fierce form of the goddess often depicted with a boar head.
These five forms of Shakti represent different aspects of feminine energy
and power in Hindu mythology, each embodying unique qualities and
strengths. They are revered and worshipped for their respective roles in
the cosmic order and their ability to influence and shape the world.
Brahmi: There isn't a specific temple dedicated solely to Brahmi as an
individual goddess. However, Brahmi is closely associated with Saraswati,
the goddess of knowledge and learning. Temples dedicated to Saraswati can
be found across India, with prominent ones such as the Saraswati Temple in
Basar, Telangana, and the Saraswati Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan.
Maheshwari: Maheshwari is associated with Parvati or Durga, the goddess of
power and motherhood. Temples dedicated to Durga are widespread in India.
Some famous ones include the Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir,
Kamakhya Temple in Assam, and Durga Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Koumari: Koumari is associated with Kumari or Skanda Mata, the goddess of
fertility and youth. The most famous temple dedicated to Kumari is the
Kumari Temple in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Skanda Mata is also worshipped
during Navratri in many parts of India.
Vaishnavi: Vaishnavi is associated with Kali, the goddess of destruction
and renewal. Kali temples are prevalent throughout India. Some notable ones
include the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal, and Kalighat
Kali Temple in Kolkata.
Varahi: Varahi is a fierce form of the goddess often depicted with a boar
head. Temples dedicated to Varahi can be found, though they are less common
compared to other forms of Shakti. One significant temple is the Kurumbera
Temple in Odisha, which has a shrine dedicated to Varahi.
IN KERALA, In Kerala, temples dedicated to Maha shakti Durga, also known as
Bhagavathi or Bhadrakali, are revered for their spiritual significance and
cultural importance. Here are five notable Durga temples in Kerala:
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram: This temple is famous for
the Attukal Pongala festival, where millions of women gather to cook a
special offering (Pongala) for the goddess. The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
is one of the most visited temples in Kerala.
Chottanikkara Temple, Ernakulam: This temple is dedicated to Goddess
Bhagavathy in her forms of Rajarajeshwari (Bhadrakali), Sridevi, and
Bhuvaneswari. The presiding deity is worshipped for healing mental illness
and other afflictions.
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple (Kodungallur Devi Temple): Located in
Kodungallur, Thrissur district, this ancient temple is dedicated to Goddess
Bhadrakali. The temple has historical significance and is associated with
the legend of Kannagi from the Tamil epic Silappatikaram.
Kanjiramattom Bhagavathy Temple, Ernakulam: This temple is located in
Kanjiramattom near Kochi and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is renowned
for its annual festival called "Kodikuthu Mahotsavam."
In Kumaranalloor Bhagavathy Temple, she is worshipped with great devotion
and fervour by devotees seeking her blessings for various aspects of life,
including protection, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.
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Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2024 at 19:31
Subject: [iyer123] MANNATI BHAGAVATHI TEMPLE-FORWARD.
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*Mannadi Bhagavathy Temple – History - Timings - Story of Velichappadu and
Red Pond in Mannady -*FORWARD
By Abhilash Rajendran <https://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857>
Dear friends,
On reading about the paradevatha Mannati Bhagavathi installed in Northern
palace premises is worshipped before the royal family member visiting his
son Ayyappn/Manikantan in Sabarimala, I was interested to publish more
details gathering from internet. I have worshipped two times in the temple.
I have heard from my late father that the royal family member worshipped
the Mannati temple near Eanath itself earlier.
Hope an interesting and divine reading.
Gopalakrishnan 8-12-2024
Mannadi Bhagavathy Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess
Bhadrakali in Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. The shrine is shrouded in
mystery and the stories associated with the temple are spooky, supernatural
and exciting. Temple details, daily morning pooja, evening darshan timings
and story of Velichappadu, or temple oracle, are given in detail below.
The Mannady temple is located off Enathu on the Adoor – Kottarakkara MC
Road and is around 3 km from Enathu on the way to Kadampanad.
My note- It is best to take an autoriksha to the temple from Enath, if one
is going by bus.
History of Mannadi Bhagavathy
The murti of Mother Goddess Bhagavathi worshipped in the temple was
discovered accidentally. The place where the present day temple is located
was a dense forested area. One day few women of the region sharpened their
sickle for cutting grass on a stone and suddenly blood started gushing out
from the stone. The ruler of the region Mangalathu Panicker was informed
about the unusual incident.
He arrived at the spot, realized the presence of divinity, and asked his
attendants to fill sand in the denture in the stone from which blood was
gushing out. Mannu in malayalam means ‘sand’ and the place and Bhagavathy
got the name Mannady.
Panicker then ordered a Brahmin to prepare naivedya (Prasad) for the
Goddess. Suddenly a person of the Oorali caste appeared in trance. He was
uncontrollable and he ordered that the Devi does not prefer Naivedya but Aval
(beaten rice), malar and banana etc. Panicker himself should offer it and
there should be no Brahmin priest in the temple.
People did not believe him. He suddenly ran to a nearby mountain, which was
not possible for humans to climb. He went up and down the mountain a couple
of times. He then ventured into a nearby forest, came out with tiger cubs,
and reached the place where the murti of Bhadrakali was found.
People then realized Oorali was telling the truth and followed his
instructions. He was known as Kambithan. He made several important
predictions after that. All of them came true. He helped the king of
Travancore in retrieving the lost valuables of the famous Anand Padmanabha
Swamy Temple.
Mannadi Bhagavathy Temple
The temple is a typical Kerala shrine. There is no roof for the main
sanctum sanctorum. The murti of Goddess Bhadrakali faces east. There is
widespread belief that Devi blesses childless couples with children.
The rulers of Pandalam, Kayamkulam and Mangalathu Panicker himself had
children after offering prayers here.
Ponmudi, or the golden hair of Goddess, was submitted to the temple by the
then king of Kayamkulam after his prayers for having a child was answered.
Presently, there are two temples in the compound one is known as
Pazhayakavu Temple (old temple) and the new one is known as Puthiyakavu
Temple.
The annual temple festival is observed in Kumbham Month for seven days. The
first six day festivals are observed in the new shrine and the last day in
the old temple.
Velichappadu at Mannadi Temple
The story of Velichappadu (oracle) at Mannadi Temple is eerie, intriguing
and mesmerizing. The Oorali who had arrived at the temple with cubs was the
first Oracle. Before his death he predicted that a person will arrive at
the shrine in three days and he will be the next Velichappadu of the
temple. A person arrived in the shrine and he advised the King of
Kayamkulam who was performing prayers in the shrine for begetting children
to perform Uchabali (noon ritual) for wish fulfillment.
The king of Kayamkulam was soon blessed with a child and thus the person
was appointed as the oracle of the shrine.
The oracle was given sword and anklet by a Pandya king.
After the death of the oracle the sword and anklet is thrown into the pond.
This spot is known as Parakadavu. The next oracle is appointed when a
person lifts up the sword and anklet from the river.
Another person arrived in the temple carrying a sack full of salt and he
announced that he will be the next oracle and he jumped into the river and
retrieved the sword and anklet.
He died after a few days and another oracle did not turn up.
The after death ceremonies of an oracle can only be performed after the
arrival of the next oracle but no one turned up. Therefore, the dead body
of the oracle was placed in box filled with salt and camphor.
Red Color Pond
Once during the temple festival, the elder and young brother of the
Panicker family indulged in a mock fight. But suddenly the fight turned
serious. The young brother was chased by the elder brother. The younger
brother jumped into the pond. The elder brother too jumped into the pond
and came up after few minutes with the head of the younger brother. From
that day onward the color of the temple pond is red.
Mudi Ezhunnallathu is an important ritual during the annual Uccha Bali
festival. The 'Mudi' is carried from the Mudippura to the main temple on
the day in procession.
The main ritual during the festival is the killing of Darika and this
happens at midnight.
Mannadi Bhagavathy Temple Pooja Timings
Morning Darshan and Puja is from 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening Darshan and Puja is from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Mannadi Devi Temple Festival Near Kottarakara - Adoor - Uccha Bali -
Thirumudi Ezhunelippu At Mannady Bhagavathy Temple-FORWARD
By Abhilash Rajendran
Mannadi Devi Temple is located near Kottarakkara and Adoor in
Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The main festival of Thirumudi
Ezhunnallathu in the temple is observed in Kumbham month. This usually
falls on the first week of March. Mannadi Bhagavathy temple festival is
known as Uccha Bali and the day is decided by the temple authorities –
ganichedukkua in Malayalam. The festival is held on a Tuesday or Friday
after Kumbham 15.
*It is believed that those couples having trouble in conceiving, childbirth
and pregnancy related problems get relief after participating in the Uccha
Bali festival in Mannady temple.*
[Mudiyeduppu Festival At Mannady Bhagavathy Temple]
Mudi Yeduppu is another important ritual during the festival. The Mudi is
carried from Mudpura Temple to the Pazhayakavu Devi Temple - this is the
only day when Mudi is taken out. The procession carrying the Mudi passes
through a traditional path accompanied by traditional temple music. The
Mudi reaches Vakkavanjipuzha Madom and thalam chavittal is held here then
it moves to Avanampara and reaches the Althara in the Pazhayakavu Devi
temple.
Cooked naivedya is prepared only on the Uccha Bali day in the temple. This
is prepared using unakkalari (sun dried rice), tender banana, tender
jackfruit, jaggery and coconut. This is offered to the deity.
Thousands of devotees arrive at the Althara to witness the mudi which is
only taken out on this particular day.
Mudi Pechu which is the reenactment of Goddess Bhadrakali killing demon
Darika is held at night. Goddess Bhadrakali comes out the shrine
accompanied by Bhootaganas to the pechu kallam. She then dances on the
Vethal stone (Vethal Kallu thalam chavittal) and becomes ferocious and
annihilates the demon Darika.
*Adivi and Bali Kuda are offered to reduce the ferocity of Goddess who has
just annihilated demon Darika.*
Vazhiyootu is offered to Bhotha Ganas. Para is offered to Goddess by
devotees. Goddess then returns to the temple.
Next day Mudi is returned to the Mudipura temple from Althara. Thalappoli,
vadyam, muthukuda are part of the procession.
[Uccha Bali - Thirumudi Ezhunelippu At Mannadi Bhagavathy Temple]
The main deity worshipped in the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali who is famous
as Mannady Bhagavathy. The deity faces east and is swayambhu.
The velichappadu in the temple was highly powerful and was known as
Kambithan.
Once there was a fight between Mangalathu Panicker and Kambithan. It is
said that the fight resulted in Kambithan creating another temple in the
temple compound. *This temple is now known as Puthiyakavu Bhagavathi
temple.*
The annual pongala festival at Mannadi Devi Temple is observed on Karthika
nakshatra in Vrischikam month.
My note- When I visited the temple in 1997, the one time uchapooja was
performed by a Tulu Brahmin(Potti). All management by the Panikars in the
temple.
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