Valamchuzy temple is known to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala and was
built over 2000 years ago. Legend has it that a devotee brought along from Kodungallur temple, a flower that was the very
incarnation of Goddess
Bhuvaneswary. He made a frantic search to locate the most suitable spot to
install the flower. It was then that the devotee received a divine inspiration that he should install the flower at
Valamchuzy where the river
Achankovil circumvents the place from three sides. The devotee then
informed the residents of what had transpired. It was then
that the residents of the surrounding areas gathered together and finally
decided that a temple should be built in this very place to install
Goddess Bhuvanaswary. The devotee and his long line of successive
generations continued to act as the torch bearers of the temple even to
this day. The sword and the Chilampu bought from Kodungalloor and
displayed at the temple, is a standing testimony to the veracity
of the whole episode.
Rudrapongala held in the malayalam month of Kumbam on the Bharani days
constitute the main offering to the deity. Innumerable number if devotees
from all over the country throng to this shrine during the makarabharani festival..
It is also believed that if "appindy" is ceremoniously carried by the devotes,
it will cure them from all forms of incurable diseases and sorrows. The
padayani held in the malayalam month of meenam is also celebrated with
utmost devotion and fervor. New born babies are brought in cradles and placed
in front of the goddess. This ritual is specific to this temple and it attracts
devotees from every corner of Kerala and outside. The birth day of the
Goddess is celebrated on the bharani day in the malayalam month of makaram. The
flag hoisting signalling the start of the festival is held on the pururuttathy day of Makaram and concludes with the Arattu on the 10th day.
The most auspicious day, however, is on the fifth day of the festival that
coincides with the birth day of Goddes Bhuvanaswary.This particular day is
marked by a lot of fervor,celebrations and festivities.
Valamchuzy Temple
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Address
President
Valamchuzhy Devaswam
Mallasserry P.O
Pathanamthitta - 689646
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State Bank of India
Pathanamthitta (Branch) A/c No : 10336372372
Proposed Temple Plan
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Plan by :
Kanippayyur Krishnan Nambudiripad
"Sankara Nilayam" Kanippayyur - Mana
Kunnamkulam
