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Angadipuram Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy/Bhadrakali temple,standing on a 60-ft high hillock has an imposing appearance, especially when viewed from the main road (Palghat-Calicut highway). Its surroundings were extremely scenic once. The rituals here are done regularly and meticulously at fixed timings daily. and the temple's fame attracts a large number of devotees from far and near. The idol of this temple
is almost idential with that at Kodungallur,
except that the Angadipuram idol is taller. Due to
this, the Angadipuram Thirumandhamkunnu
Bhagavathy is considered the elder sister of
Kodungallur Bhagavathy.
The other difference is that no animal sacrifices are done at the There is a possibility that both these temples were originally built by the same king - perhaps Cheraman Perumal. It is said that Pallava kings and Chera kings were traditional friends and when the Pallava king was defeated and sent out of Tamil Nadu he took refuge in Cheraman Perumal's kingdom and they continued to be great friends. It is also said that the
Goddess of these temples, along with many other temples, was Madurai Meenakshi (Kannagi). Copyright@2002 MCK Raja For suggestions contact MC Kunhunni Raja of Mankada Covilakam at kunhunni@yahoo.com |
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