Kadampuzha Devi Temple is a Hindu temple and pilgrimage center at Kadampuzha in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati/Durga in the form of a huntress. There is no idol of Goddess in this temple, and she is worshipped in a pit.
Though there has been no official evidence about the temple’s origin, it is believed that this temple was constructed by Adi Sankara. It is also said that Shiva and Parvathi presented Arjuna, a deadly weapon. The main idol of Parvathi is mirror finished and made of Pancha loka (an alloy of five metals like gold, silver, copper, tin and iron). One can also see the images of Ganesha, Narasimha Moorthy and Vishnu installed around.Kadampuzha bhagavathy temple, Kadampuzha (meaning Forest River) temple is a famous temple dedicated to the mother goddess durga/parvati.
Goddess here is worshipped in three forms viz., Vidya Durga (Saraswathi), Vanadurga (Durga) and Aadi Durga (MooladurgaLakshmi). As Durga, She blesses the devotees with health, early marriage and domestic harmony. Saraswathi is invoked for education and career. Lakshmi is of course Goddess of wealth and prosperity. History of Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy were wandering in the forest disguised as hunters.
The major festival at Kadampuzha Temple is Karthika, which is celebrated on Karthika star day of Malayalam month Vrichikam (November-December). During this day there is Annadhanam to over 10000 devotees. Poomoodal (covering the deity under a heap of freshly picked flowers) is the highest puja done in the temple. The Poomoodal offering is being done between 0900-1100 after which the temple will be closed after morning pujas by 1100. Muttarukkal, another offering, involves breaking coconuts before the deity by the pujari, correctly into two equal halves, and is used for warding away problems in the life of the devotees.
The Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple holds a special place in the hearts of the local community and devotees who come to seek the blessings of Goddess Bhagavathy. It is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of Kerala’s rich cultural and religious heritage. This place is on the road between Shoranur and Calicut. The nearest railway station is Kuttipuram. One can reach the temple from Guruvayur also.
