Kodungoor Devi Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityBhagavathy
FestivalsMeenappooram[1]
Location
LocationKodungoor
StateKerala
Country India
Kodungoor Devi Temple is located in Kerala
Kodungoor Devi Temple
Devi Temple, Kodungoor, Kottayam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°33′51.9″N 76°42′23.8″E / 9.564417°N 76.706611°E / 9.564417; 76.706611
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation112.98 m (371 ft)

Kodungoor Devi Temple[2] is a famous temple located at Kodungoor, Kerala, India. The primary deity of this temple is Kodungooramma. Its antiquity was estimated above 200 years. The temple initially belonged to Madathil family and was later taken up by the Travancore Devaswom Board.[3]

In March 2023, the temple held a unique "festival of women" in which there was a parade of female elephants. This was a break with mostly patriarchal tradition of the past.[4]

References

  1. ^ "'Penpooram' at Kodungoor temple today: Event to feature parade of nine cow elephants". OnManorama. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Kodungoor Devi Temple Near Vazhoor In Kottayam". Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Kodungoor Devi Temple, Kottayam, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Kottayam temple to hold 'Penn Pooram' with cow jumbos". Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.

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Hindu temples in Kerala
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