Kumaranalloor Devi Temple (Kottayam)

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The famous temple of Goddess Madurai Meenakshi at Kumaranalloor, Kottayam. There's an interesting tale connecting the origin of the temple and the name of the place, "Kumaranalloor".
Kumaranalloor Devi temple is considered as one of the most important Devi temples among the 108 durgalayas (devi temples) in Kerala. It is said to be more than 2400 years old, as per historical and mythological evidences as well as other sources of information. The architecture of the temple is notable for the unique structure of the nalambalam and sreekovil both of which have been built in the sreechakra style (ring like object with a handle, which is placed in the right hand of the devi). This kind of architecture is rarely found in temple architecture.

The festival (Utsavam) is celebrated for 10 days on Vrischika (malayalam calendar) and Thrikkarthika, the 9th day believes most important.

Maha Navami (Navarathri) ,Uthrattathi OOruchuttu Vallamkali(conducted on 4th day after Thiruvonam), Meena Bharani (Kumbhakudom) are some of the other important occasions.
For more about Kumaranalloor Devi Temple visit www.kumaranallooramma.com/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumaranalloor
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Coordinates:   9°37'24"N   76°31'38"E

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