Temples In India

Kerala Putheyakavil Devi Temple Nariyampara

The renowned Hindu worship place Putheyakavil Devi temple is located close to famous tourist towns such as Thekkady and Munanr. However, some other important neighboring towns to this temple are including nedumkandam, Kottayam, Mundakayam, Palaj, Kanjirappally, Kumily, Thodupuzha and Kothamangalam. The sacred temple is also famous for its religious festival called Kumbha bharani Mahotsava which is held annually during February or March.

History

Putheyakavil Devi temple is a famous Hindu worship place. Originally, it is a family temple of famous Kallorath family. The sacred worship place is also co-related to famous Moothedathu Devi temple of Vaikom. Moreover, the reason behind the co-relation of the temple is that the respected grand father of famous gowri Kuttapan was a great follower of Goddess Moothedathu Devi. Moreover, he was also the main Velichappadu of famous Moothedathuy Devi Mandir or temple. However, the following generation of Kollorath family could not get the position of sacred Velichapaadu. Hence, after the death of grand father, the sacred sword was given to Gowri Kottapan. Moreover, having married to Kuttapan, Sri Gowri settled in area of Karappana. So, during that time Gowri used to hold a light to venerate the sacred sword. Hence, during the early 20th of century, Sri Gowri wanted to build a magnificent temple however he could not build such temple. In the year of 1989, the famous Kalloorath family again constructed a new sacred temple. However, the construction of the temple is not impressive yet a local governing body of the temple is still trying to build a magnificent temple.

Architecture

The famous architect Kanipaiyaoor Krishnan Namboothiral designed the Putheyakavil Devi temple. However, the construction of this new ancient style of temple is still under construction. The temple is located on a stone base which provides it an ancient look. However, the temple is still under construction but the parts which are complete reflect the ancient Indian temple architecture. According to the governing body of the temple, they are trying to build temple in an old model so that it will appear very ancient.

How to reach

By Rail

The nearest railway station Kottayam railway station is situated only 133 km distance from the temple.

By Bus

KSRTC as well as private buses connect the Kattappana town to all other parts of the state. However, Idukki bus stand is the nearest bus station to the temple.

By Flight

Visitors or pilgrims can get direct flights to Kochi airport from various domestic airports in the country. It is the nearest airport to reach at famous Putheyakavil Devi temple.

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