Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple | |
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Bhagavathy | |
Festivals | Kumbha Pongala |
Location | |
Location | Vazhamuttom |
State | Kerala |
Country | ![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 9°13′43″N 76°46′46″E / 9.22851°N 76.77945°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Architecture of Kerala |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | One |
Elevation | 40.98 m (134 ft) |
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram (
The centuries-old temple was fully reconstructed in 2020.Folk arts
The
A Paraezhunnellippu is held in Kumbham that ends on the
The temple is also famous for the folk arts and the "Kettukaazhcha" procession with Kaala (bull motif) and Kuthira vela (horse motif).
Folklore is that Thazhoor Bhagavathy is the sister of Valamchuzhy Devi. The temple is also a popular location for many wedding ceremonies with people coming in to conduct marriage rituals.
Kumbha Pongala
The Pongala celebration commences on the morning of Kumbham 1. The women, dressed in traditional clean costumes for the occasion, offer
Gallery
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Padyani at Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple at Vazhamuttom near Pathanamthitta
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Padayani at Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple
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Thazhoor Padayani
See also
- Omallur
- Kadammanitta
- Thattayil Orippurathu Bhagavathy Kshetram
- Temples of Kerala
References
- ^ "Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram, Pathanamthitta, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "Kerala History". Archived from the original on 26 August 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2006. Kerala-History
- ^ Tourist Guide to Kerala By Motilal (UK) Books of India, Various, V. Subburaj
- ^ "Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram". Travelyy.com. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
External links
- Nair, Ajith. "Thazhoor Bhagavathi Temple". Retrieved 26 September 2008.
- "www.thazhoorbagavathy.org". Retrieved 26 September 2008.