Kadampuzha Devi Temple is a

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and pilgrimage center at Kadampuzha in

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. The main deity of this temple is Goddess

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/ Durga in the form of a huntress. There is no idol of Goddess in this temple, and she is worshipped in a pit. The presence of Lord

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is also believed to be with the Goddess, and there are sub-shrines for Lord Sastha and serpent deities. A separate

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temple exists near the temple, called 'Madambiyarkavu'. Both these temples are under the control of Malabar Devaswom Board.

Offerings

The importance of performing Vazhivadus in this temple is that the devotees are facilitated to witness the Vazhivadu performance by posing at the door step of the Sreekovil which is closer to the idol as there is no Sopanam in front of the Sreekovil. The most important Vazhivadus here are the Poomoodal and Muttarukkal. Devotees can book the offering through the official onlin
website
: https://www.kadampuzhadevaswom.in/
Various other Vazhivadus can also be performed, the details of which are provided elsewhere.

Timings

* Darsana timings will be : 04.30 AM to 12.00 Noon. >> 03.30 PM to 07.00 PM * Vazhipadu Counters Timings : 05.00 AM to 11.00 AM. >> 03.30 PM to 05.00 PM

Festivals

Thanthrik Festivals (Poushtika Karmas) Rigveda Laksharchana In the month of Dhanu, Rigveda Laksharchana, under the auspices of thanthri and attended by great vedic scholars, is performed for 8 days. The Rigveda Archana commences in the early hours every day and Abhisheka will be performed in the evening. Cultural programs will be held during the first 7 days staging temple arts and art forms, well attended by large audiences and many dignitaries. Dravya Kalasam Dravya Kalasam in the month of Thulam is conducted with its thanthrik and ritualistic varieties for 8 days under the auspices of Temple Thanthri. The Dravya Kalasam will commence with Aacharyavaranam, Mulayidal, Praasdasudhi, Rakshoknahoma, Asthrakalasa, Vaasthukalasa, Dhara, Sudhi, Homas, Thatwahoma, and finally concludes with Brahmakalasa Abhisekha accompanied by Valiyapani and Melavadhyams etc. Murajapam:There will be one day’s special thanthri pooja every month followed with Murajapa by great vedic scholars.

References

External links

other Vazhivadus can also be performed, the details of which are provided elsewhere
Official Website Of Kadampuzha Devi Temple
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Offerings

Timings

Festivals

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