Mannam Purathu Kavu — Attraction in Kerala

Mannanpurathu Kavu is famous as the seat of Mannanpurathu Bhagavathi, came to Nileshwar to protect the people from the attacks of Mannan, notorious for cruel activities. nileshwaram "KAVILAMMA"

The history of the Chathayamangalam temple popularly known as the Mannanpurath kavu connected with the migration of Nair community and the Nileshwar raja family. The people of Nileshwar and the surrounding places feared the presence of a ruler Mannan. He created lot of troubles to the natives. As a result of the praying of the people Baghavathi came to Nileshwar with the support accompanied by Koroth, Eruvatt, Aramana, and Anikkil nair families. She came here and killed Mannan, the notorious ruler. Thereafter, Bhagavathi was known as Mannanmpurath Bagavathi and a temple was founded there.As the Bagavathi pooja necessitated the killing of hen etc created a confusion in the minds of the nairs of the area. So they invited Pidarers [non-vegitarian priests] for ritualistic activities.

Every year in connection with the pooram festival of Mannampurath kavu one day was presented to the Koroth family members for lighting devotional lamps in front...

There are a number of Kavus (shrines) in Nileshwaram. The most famous among them is Sree Mannanpurathu Bhagavathi Temple. It is located in the heart of Nileshwaram town.

The architectural style of the temple is that of traditional Kerala temples. There is extensive use of laterite stones which are available locally. The walls and floors have employed laterite stones. The roof has red clay tiles. The Sreekovil is within the walls of the chuttambalam.

The priests perform pooja three times each day: morning, noon and evening. Tuesdays and Fridays see an increase in the number of devotees visiting the temple. The use of lungis, pants, tee shirts and shirts are prohibited. Ladies can wear sarees and...

hindu worship kavue. Mannanpurathu Kavu (Chathayamangalam Temple) Mannampurathu Kavu, also known as Chadayamangalam Baghavathi Temple, is filled with trees in the centre of the town. The temple's history is related to the notorious Mannan and his assassination by Mannampurath Baghavathi. The temple tells the story of the migration of Nair families to Nileshwar from the South. They invited a non-vegetarian priestly class to do the rituals of the temple. During the Pooram festival a large number of devotees come to the temble and worship the Thidamp and get the blessings of Kavilamma, Eruvattachan and...