Azhakodi Devi Temple

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Azhakodi Devi Mahakshethram
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Kozhikode
Deity	Durga
Festivals	Uthrattadi Nakshathram (Medam), Thiruvathira Nakshathram
Governing body	Azhakodi Devi Mahakshethram Temple Trust [Malabar Devaswom Board]
Location
Location	Thiruthiyad
State	Kerala
Country	India
Azhakodi Devi Temple, Thiruthiyad, Kozhikode, Kerala
Geographic coordinates	11°15′50″N 75°47′21″E / 11.26384°N 75.78925°E / 11.26384; 75.78925
Architecture
Type	Traditional Kerala style
Creator	Kozhikode samoothiri
Specifications
Temple(s)	One
Elevation	35.88 m (118 ft)

Azhakodi Devi Temple (Malayalam: അഴകൊടി ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം) or Azhakodi Devi Mahakshethram is a Hindu temple located in Thiruthiyad, Kozhikode District, Kerala, South India. It is one of the famous Devi temples, situated hardly 1.5 km away from the Mofussil Bus stand and 2.5 km from the KSRTC Bus stand, the area still retains the beauty and charm of un-spoilt rural settings within the heart of the Kozhikode city. The temple and the Kalayana Mandapom (Azhakodi Devi Mandiram) are administered by the Malabar Devaswom Board.

The most ancient and historically renowned temple "Azhakodi Devi Mahashekthram" has its deity in the form of "Bhadrakali" in a calm disposition. The temple consists of seven maternal incarnations: Brahmani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamundi. A sivalinga is also present.

There is a legend behind this temple, that the samoothiri entrusted six of his generals to the temple "Arikkodikkavu" which is now renowned as Azhakodi Devi mahashekthram. An idol of "Bhavani Devi" was also given by the samoothiri which was given to him by the traders of Gujarat. The generals were instructed to place the idol adjacent to the "Bhagavathi Idol" in the "Arikkodikkavu" sreekovil and worship the same. The temple till 1965 known as "Arikkodikkavu" was later renamed as "Azhakodi Devi Mahashekthram".

During the Malayalam month of "Medom", Kodiyettem is celebrated on the "Uthrattadi Nakshathram". Pallivetta is celebrated on the "Thiruvathira Nakshathram", and "Arrattu" is conducted on the "Punartham Nakshathram"."Bhagavatha Saptaham" is also conducted every year. The other festivals are "Navarathri Mahotsavam" and "Vijayadasami Pooja".

This temple is situated at Thiruthiyad which is at the heart of the Kozhikode city. This temple is governed by the elected members. The Malabar Devaswom Board has a direct access towards the day-to-day activities of the temple.