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Kadampuzha Devi Temple, Kadampuzha, Kerala
Kadampuzha Devi temple is positioned in Kadampuzha, Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple is owned by the Malabar Devaswom Board under the government of Kerala and administered by the Hindu-Vaiyar family.
Kadampuzha Devi temple,Kadampuzha ,Kerala
The origin of this temple is associated with the epic Mahabharata. During the 5th year of exile, Arjuna left the place in order to seek and obtain the knowledge of Divya Astras, which could be obtained only by performing the greatest penance with sincerity and devotion. Arjuna wanted Pashupathastra, the supreme astra of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati wanted to test Arjuna. Disguised as Kirata King and wife, respectively, they approached Arjuna. At the same time, a demon named Mukasura took the form of a wild boar and destroyed nature in order to disturb Arjuna’s meditation.
Both Lord Shiva and Arjuna shot an arrow and killed Mukasura. Lord Shiva, disguised as the Kirata king argued with Arjuna and they finally came to conclusion that they would have a bow and arrow battle. In the fierce battle, Arjuna was defeated. Disappointed over the defeat, he placed a big stone in front of him and prayed to Goddess Adi Parashakthi. The flowers he showered on the stone fell at the feet of Kirata and Kirati. He then realized that those were Lord Shiva and Devi Parvathi. Pleased with this, Lord Shiva granted him the arrow he desired.
The temple is open for devotees from 4 AM to 12 PM and from 3.30 PM to 7 PM.
Festivals celebrated in the temple include MahaShivarathri, Navarathri, Thiruvonam Oottu, Vishu and Namajapam.
The temple has no deity. Poojas such as blowing of conch, Abhishkeam, Malar Neivedhyam, Muttarukkal, Usha pooja, Alamkaram, Muttarukkal, Athazha Pooja are performed in this temple. Muttarukkal is one of the major offerings to the deity performed at 5 am to 11 am and from 3.30 pm to 5 pm in the temple.
By Road
The temple is 20 kms away from Malappuram. Buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest rail head is the Tirur Railway station at a distance of 18 kms from the temple.
By Air
The nearest airport is the Calicut International Airport at a distance of 37 kms from the temple.
