Fete begins at 2,500-year-old Devi shrine

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Fete begins at 2,500-year-old Devi shrine

 

 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK [ SATURDAY, APRIL 06, 2002

12:02:47 AM ]

 

KANNUR: A concerted effort by devotees to restore a

2,500-old temple to its pristine glory is on in Kannur

district.

 

The Sree Chuzhali Bhagavathi Temple at Kadambari in

this district is one of the 108 highly revered Durga

temples of Kerala. Legends have it that great saints

like Agasthya and Adi Sankaracharya worshipped there.

 

With land reforms in Kerala, the temple __ an

architectural marvel __ lost vast stretches of land in

its control. Soon it fell into financial disarray

forcing stoppage of many religious activities, like

the Perumkaliattam, which used to be conducted with

pomp and gaiety. Now, the only festival held in the

temple is the Pattulsavam with contribution from the

public.

 

The Punapratishta festivities of the deity by

Brahmashree Puthusseri Illam Sankaran Namboodirippad

began on April 1. Everyday until the end of this

ritual on April 11 there will be poojas like Ganapati

Homam and Bhagavati Seva.

 

The Punapratishta of Goddess Bhagavati at the new

Sreekovil (sanctum) is on April 8 and the Brahma

Kalasholsavam will be on April 11. Religious

discourses and daily Annadanam have also been

arranged.

 

 

 

 

 

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