Oorpazhachikavu Temple — Attraction in Kerala

There are several stories associated to the legend of the temple and its deities. The legend associated to Goddess Bhagavathy is related to how Kali (the dark Goddess) became Gauri (the Goddess with fair complexion). However, both the Goddess are the incarnations or forms of Goddess Parvathi Devi. The legend says that Lord Shiva repeatedly addressed Goddess Parvathi as Kali to an extent that made her feel inferior about her dark complexion. The angry Goddess said that she would return only after getting a fair complexion and left the place. She reached Madhya Adavi and performed meditative penance. Pleased with her penance, Lord Brahma granted the complexion she wished for. The history of the Oorpazhachi deity is that Lord Vishnu, once, had to harmlessly laugh at his consort which made the Goddess angry. She cursed Lord Vishnu that he would lose his head. After all the devas and the Trimurtis pleaded for a long time, she agreed to give his head back on a condition that Goddess Kali’s wish has to be granted by Lord Brahma. Thus, Lord Vishnu got...

There are three main deities here Daivathar ( Sankaranarayana),Vettakkorumakan and Durgavathi of which former two are facing and latter is facing north.It is believed that the name derived from the position of the shrine of bhagavathi which is within a Grove of eachhil plants.Ooril pazhakiya Eachhil kavu gives the meaning.It is believed that Siva idol appeared before Vilwamangalam a staunch vaishnavite as Sankaranarayana to teach him both are the same. Reconsecration day is on 14 the Edavom.Main festival is held for 9days connected with Sivarathry. Temple is kept opened between 5.30a.m.to...

An ancient sacred forest.... headquarters to 18000 and more worshipping places ie " sthanams" in ancient northern kerala , originally a dwelling Grove of Mother worship. Historically dating back... 2000 years and more likely to have been a settlement of foresters.....linking an ancient route from gudallor and karnataka in it's mysterious lores ....narrating the fierce and benevolent track of "Meloor Dayarappan" who ruled in his earthly era as " OOrpazhachi Dai am" with his 12000 friends, " Vettakaranmakan being his principal comrade..... Ritualistically enacted daily...