Karthyayani Devi Temple, Cherthala
Karthyayani Devi Temple, Cherthala | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Alappuzha |
Deity | Karthyayani Devi |
Festivals | Cherthala Pooram |
Location | |
Location | Cherthala |
State | Kerala |
Country | ![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 9°41′10.6″N 76°20′29.0″E / 9.686278°N 76.341389°E |
Temple(s) | One |
Karthyayani Devi Temple,[1] Cherthala is a famous Hindu temple located at Cherthala. Iratti and Thadi are the famous vazhipadu, Cherthala pooram is the second famous pooram in Kerala.[citation needed] Kalabham, in familywise, can be held on there, kalabham is a famous vazhipadu.
Location
This temple is located with the geographic coordinates of (9°41′10.6″N 76°20′29.0″E / 9.686278°N 76.341389°E) at an altitude of about 25.14 m above the mean sea level in Cherthala.
Legends and Beliefs
It is believed that the famous Indian Saint
Deities and Sub Deities
The main deity is Karthyayani Devi, who is installed in a platform below the ground level, and is thus believed to be 'swayambhoo' (self-originated). The idol is in the form of a
Offerings
Archana, Rakta Pushpanjali (flower offerings), Swayamvara Pushpanjali, Muzhukappu (adorning the deity with sandalwood paste),and so on for the Devi. For Lord Sastha 'Neerajanam' and a special offering known as 'Aalthadi' is performed. The 'vazhipadu' (offering) 'Aalthadi' is offered by the devotees in the belief that their physical ailments will be removed. 'Thalappoli' is also an important offering here: a lighted oil lamp is placed on a flower decorated plate and women carry them accompanying Devi's processions etc.
Festivals
Usually in other temples of Kerala, during the annual festival, 'Aarattu' is a ritual held once annually. At Chottanikara Devi Temple[3] Aarattu is held every day during festival. At Cherthala Karthyayani Temple 'Aarattu' is held[4] twice every day during the annual festival. Karthika Star day in the Malayalam month of Vrichikam is also well celebrated.
Connection with Gandhiji
This temple was the venue for one of the speeches given by Gandhiji, on January 18, in the year 1937.[5]
See also
- Anandavalleeswaram Temple, Kollam
- Sreevaraham Lakshmi Varaha Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
References
- ISBN 978-81-934567-8-1.
- ^ sree padmanabhaswamy temple
- ^ chotanikara Devi Temple
- ^ "Cherthala Karthyayani Temple". Hotel Booking, Tour and Travel Planning, Online Tickets. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "In Cherthala, Gandhiji invoked even 'divine power' to inspire change". Retrieved 27 November 2023.
External links
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