Manappully Kavu Bhagavaty Temple Palakkad, Palghat Kerala | Cave Temple Kerala

Manappully Kavu Bhagavaty Temple Palakkad, Palghat Kerala | Cave Temple Kerala

The Goddess appears as a flat black face against red cloth, with metal etchings marking her features. The starkness is reminiscent of both primeval and modern sculpture. In the circling camphor flame those golden eyes leap to life with a startling suddenness. The tilakam flares into molten gold. The priest does not have to tell you that this is a Sakti peetam. You feel the power in those eyes, at once cool and burning. The image blends with its living backdrop of tree trunk folds. "The deity is of Durga, but in the form taken by Kannagi, who came to reside here after widowhood," the priest continues. He points to an earthen lamp in a niche within the sanctum, the original force field of the temple. The deity he terms `Vaal Kannadi Bimbam' a reflection of that power within, a form for worship four times a day. The temple attracts visitors throughout the year, peaking at the annual summer festival, which includes shows of music and dance.

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Thekkekudi Cave Temple, Kaviyoor Pathanamthitta Kerala

Thekkekudi Cave Temple, Kaviyoor Pathanamthitta Kerala

Thekekudi Cave Temple in Kaviyoor panchayat is one among the rare breed of cave temples to be found around in Kerala. It is assumed that this temple is constructed in the Pallava architectural style and was built in the 8th century. Apart from Ganapathi, Maharshi, Dwarapalaka idols in the sreekovil which in inside the cave, there is also a Sivalinga which is about three feet in height .

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Kodimatha Pallipurathu Kavu Bhagavathy Temple Kerala

Kodimatha Pallipurathu Kavu Bhagavathy Temple Kerala

This place is situated in the southern part of the Kottayam town. This temple is devoted to Devi. The `Kumbhakuta Mahotasva` that is organized here attracts a large crowd every year. It is held on the day of Pathamudaya, which is basically the Tenth day of the month of Medam. The `Garudan Thukkam` at night is also famous at this place.

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The cave temple at Kollam Kerala

The cave temple at Kollam Kerala

is carved out from a gigantic piece of rock, lying in the middle of a paddy field. From a distance this architectural wonder gives the impression of a sleeping elephant. This rock cut temple represents the ambiance of an ancient culture and also the traditional artistic excellence prevalent during that period. The temple, known as Kottukal Kal Thrikovil Cave Temple, has two square rooms with the main deity, Lord Ganapathy in between. The other deities at the cave temple include Lord Siva in the form of Siva Lingam, Hanuman and Nandikeswara. A Mandapam in front of one of the rooms stands testimony to the skills and genius of sculptors and architects who build this temple from a single piece of rock. The temple premise also has a perennial well.

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