Puttingal Temple is a
Hindu temple
A Hindu temple, also known as Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura, or Kovil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion to Hindu deities, deities through worship, sacrifice, and prayers. It is considered the house of the god to who ...
in the coastal town of
Paravur,
India
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. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with ''Puttu'' being the
Malayalam
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word for
ant hill.
The main festival is celebrated on the day of
Bharani
Bharani (Devanagari: भरणी) is the second nakshatra in Hindu astronomy, corresponding to 35, 39, and 41 Arietis all together. In Jyotiṣa, Bharani is ruled by Shukra (the planet Venus).
Also, it is classified as a Cruel or Active n ...
star in
Meenam.
Fireworks
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and other events associated with the festival take place along with other cultural events with various
poojas performed.
2016 fire
On 10 April 2016, 114 people were killed due to a
fireworks mishap at this temple, while over 350 other people were injured. A cracker fell on a shed where the fireworks were stored, setting off an explosion.
Permission was not given to the temple by the authorities for the fireworks display and a case was registered.
See also
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List of Hindu temples in Kerala
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References
External links
Official Website
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Hindu temples in Kollam district
Tourist attractions in Kollam district
Devi temples in Kerala