| Anikkattilamma Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Deity | Anikkattilamma |
| Festivals | Utsavam Pongala |
| Location | |
| Location | Anicadu |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 9°27′26.8″N 76°40′38.3″E / 9.457444°N 76.677306°E[1] |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 46.77 m (153 ft) |
Anikkattilammakshethram is a Hindu Temple situated in Anicadu Village, 3.5 km from Mallappally in Pathanamthitta district in the southern part of Kerala, in the peninsular India.
In this temple, Adiparasakthi Sivan and benign Parvathi are worshiped with equal significance in one Sreekovil, which is one of the rarest of its kind in Kerala. Agnimahakalan and Agniyekshi are symbolized in these idols, each measuring about 4 feet and installed side by side. The demon-shaped Lord Shiva (Kiratha) has bow and arrow in His arms and Parvati has sword in Her hand. The temple, situated by the bank of river Manimala, is estimated to have come into existence around 1600 years ago during the early days of Edapally dynasty. Apart from the Deities in the main Sreekovil, there are Lord Siva, Bhadra, Nagaraja, Rakshasas and Yekshiamma in the sub-abodes in the courtyard.
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Anikkattilamma temple is the abode of the goddess, who is the supreme preserver and destroyer. She cares for her devotees like a mother does her children. For the devotees, Anikkattilamma is the supreme power, capable of delivering all the wishes of her devotees. Several women devotees testify the supreme power of this shrine, and tell you how Anikkattilamma has blessed them with progeny and wishes of bountiful life.