Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram
- Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram, (Malayalam: താഴൂര് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം) is a 300 years old Hindu temple situated on the banks of the Achankovil river in Vazhamuttom, Pathanamthitta district in Kerala. The Devi(goddess) is the main deity here.
A Paraezhunnellippu is held in the malayalam month of Kumbham that ends on the Vishu day in the month of Medam. The Paraezhunnellippu is spread all over Vazhamuttom east, Vazhamuttom, Pramadam, Mullanikadu and Vallicode . The Parazhumallippu will cover every Hindu family in the above mentioned localities. The devotees have this occasion to present as offerings, tender coconuts & seeds.
The Padayani held in the month of Kumbham is very famous.
Kumbha PongalaThe Pongala celebration commences on the morning of Kumbham 1. The women, dressed in traditional clean costumes for the occasion offer Naivedyam to the goddess with their bare hands. The Goddess (Amma) accepts the offerings from thousands of devotees. It is believed that viewing Amma in all her glory at this time will free one from all sins and evils.
See Also
* Vazhamuttom
* Vallicode
* Omallur
* Kaipattoor
* Pathanamthitta
References
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