Koodalmanikyam
Temple
The only
temple in India dedicated to Bharata, who, according to mythology, was the
brother of Lord Rama. This ancient temple with a unique deity hosts a colourful
eleven-day annual festival with a display of twelve caparisoned elephants.
Falling in April/May, this festival marks the end of Hindu festival season in
Kerala. . Meenoottal, feeding of the fishes in
the Kuleepini theertham, the temple pond is an
important ritual here. The temple festival is held for all days in Medom (April-May) from Utram to Thiruvollam asterisms. Chakyarkoothu is
performed in the temple theatre during the festival.
Bhagavathy Temple,
KodungaIIoor
This temple
is famous for the Bharani festival .On bharani day, special nivedya (nectar) known as Variyarippayasamam is offered to Bhagavathy. This is
performed by Adikals (priests). Early morning, the
deity is ceremoniously taken out of the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) and
placed on a raised pedestal for public worship. Simultaneously, the temple flag
is hoisted signifying the victory of Bhagavathy over Darika (evil). After the bharani day, the temple doors remain closed for six days
during which period, pooja is offered only
once in a day. On the seventh day when the Sreekovil is opened,
thousands have d harshan (vision) of Devi which
is considered most auspicious.
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