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 Sree Kathiayani Bhagavathi TempleMain entrance to the temple |
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 Aalthaara SamarppanamHoly Peepal tree foundation inauguration on 01.01.2015, the auspicious "Vaikuntha Ekadashi" day. |
 Aalthaara Samarppanam PoojaHoly Peepal Tree foundation inauguration Pooja on 01.01.2015, "Vaikuntha Ekadashi" day |
 Pooram Festival 2015A grand, five-elephant assembly |
 Pooram Festival 2015 : PanchavadhyamThe ensemble of 5 traditional musical instruments at the Pooram festival |
 Pooram Festival 2015 Purappadu MelamPlaying of percussion instruments at the start of the Pooram |
 Sree Kathiayani Bhagavathi TempleThe temple is structured in two stages - An inner sanctum where the main Pooja is carried out with a path for circumambulation and an outer structure with a wider path. |
 The holy lampsCharacteristic of Kerala temples, the Sri Karthyayani bhagavathi temple has numerous ornate oil-wick lamps made of stone and metal which are lit by devotees in the twilight hours, |
 Divine lightsThe temple features a circumferential arrangement of oil lamps which are lit by devotees in the evening and is quite a divine sight to behold |
The Sree Kathiayani Bhagavathi Temple is an ancient temple for Goddess Durga (Shakti). It is believed that the temple once belonged to one of the three "Swamiyar Madhams" or Hindu monasteries founded by the Holy Saint Sri Adi Sankaracharya around 800 AD.
Located in Arangottukara village, which is ~30 km from Thrissur and 14 km west of Shoranur in Kerala, the temple is venerated by people of the locality and draws devotees from far and near.
Through the sustained efforts of the temple festival commitee, with limited funds, the holy job of renovating the ancient temple is progressing steadily and awaits contribution from devotees to undertake further infrastructure development.
Reach Arangottukara
Arangottukara village is located ~30 km from Thrissur, 14 miles to the west of Shoranur. Devotees can reach Thrissur city which is well connected by train and take a taxi to reach the temple. Click here to go to Google Maps
Holy Bhagavad Gita quotes
"Strive constantly to serve the welfare of the world; by devotion to selfless work one attains the supreme goal of life. Do your work with the welfare of others always in mind" - Bhagawan Srikrishna
Updates
Holy Peepal Tree Platform inauguration and Pooja on 01.01.2015 "Vaikuntha Ekadashi"
Temple priest Shri. Rameshan Namboodri performing "Aalthaara Samarppanam" pooja on 01.01.2015 *Vaikuntha Ekadashi"
Devotees near the Holy Peepal Tree
Holy Peepal Tree Platform inauguration and Pooja on 01.01.2015 "Vaikuntha Ekadashi"
"Aalthaara Samarppanam"
(Holy Peepal Tree platform donation)
The Holy Peepal Tree platform installation was inaugurated on the auspicious New year day of 01.01.2015 which is also "Vaikunta Ekadashi" day. Click images to enlarge