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| Thirumandhamkunnu Sree Bhagavathy Temple | |
|---|---|
 ശ്രീ തിരുമാന്ധാംകുന്ന് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Malappuram |
| Deity | Bhadrakali (Sree Parvathy/ Durga/ Maha Kali) |
| Festivals | 11 day Pooram in March–April |
| Location | |
| Location | Angadipuram, Perinthalmanna |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 10°58′49″N 76°12′06″E / 10.98018°N 76.20163°E |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 66.45 m (218 ft) |
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is a historically significant Hindu temple in Angadipuram, which was the capital of Valluvanad Rajavamsham, in Malappuram district, Kerala state, South India.[1][unreliable source] The temple deity, Thirumandhamkunnil amma, was the paradevatha (official goddess) of the kings of Valluvanad, the local feudal kings ruled the area in the Middle Ages. The Nair warriors (called Chavers, literally "martyrs") of Valluvanad king set out from this temple to Thirunavaya, to participate in the famous Mamankam festival. A memorial structure called the chaver thara ("platform of the martyrs") can be found in front of the main entrance of the Thirumanthamkunnu Temple.[2][unreliable source]
The temple is also an important pilgrim center, especially for the eleven-day-long annual festival celebrated in March and April months of the Gregorian calendar. The "principal deity" of temple is Lord Shiva. But the famous deity is Sree Bhadrakali or Sree Parvathy, locally known as Thirumandhamkunnilamma and Ganesha, for whom the famous marriage oblation (Mangalya Puja) is performed. Devotees believe Mangalya puja will remove obstacles for one's marriage. Thirumandhamkunnilamma is considered the Supreme Mother, Shakthi Devi in Hinduism. Bhadrakali believed to be born from the third eye of lord Shiva to kill the demon king Daruka. Bhadra means good and Kali means goddess of time. Bhadrakali is worshiped for prosperity and salvation. Devi is considered as the creator, protector, destroyer, nature & kundalini. Mangalya Puja, Rigveda Laksharchana, Chandattam and Kalampattu are the important religious offerings of the Thirumanthamkunnu Temple.[3][unreliable source]
There are ceremonies and rituals specific to this Hindu temple that are not carried out at others.[4][unreliable source] The Thirumanthamkunnu Temple courtyards are on a hilltop that provides a view of the countryside spread out below.
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