Mamanikkunnu Sree Mahadevi Temple (Mamanathambalam)
Mamanikkunnu Sri Mahadevi Temple, situated in Irikkur, stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious history of Kerala. This sacred site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Goddess Bhadrakali. The temple’s unique feature is its orientation, with the darshanam of Shiva dealing with east and that of Mamanikkunnu Sree Mahadevi (Bhadrakali) facing north, overlooking the eastern bank of the serene Irikkur Puzha.
While Lord Shiva is the presiding deity, the temple places major significance on Goddess Bhadrakali. The prathishta of Bhadrakali entails a peedom and sword, and pujas devoted to her are carried out twice a day, in the afternoon and in the night, with the night time puja adhering to Shakteya rules (Shakti puja).
Mamanikkunnu Sri Mahadevi Temple follows the Shaaktheya tradition of worship, specifically in accordance with the Kaula Marga of Tantra, setting it in the various thirteen important temples in Kerala following this tradition. Upon entering the temple complex, traffic is greeted by the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Shiva facing east, at the same time as the sanctum sanctorum of Mahadevi and Seven Mother Goddesses (Saptha Mathrukkal) facing north is located on the left side. Other deities, consisting of Sastha and Kshetrapala, have separate sanctum sanctorums within the temple.
The temple adheres to a daily schedule of poojas, beginning with the Nada Thurakkal at 05:45 am, followed by Usha Pooja at 7.00 am, and many other rituals all through the day, which includes Ucha Pooja at 10:45 am, Nada Adakkal at 1.30 pm, and Deepaaradhana at 6.05 pm. The sreekovil, or sanctum sanctorum, is open during specific hours in the morning, noon, and evening. Notably, the temple conducts Sakthi Pooja and Sathru Samhara Pooja after 6.05 pm, with the sreekovil reopening at 7.15 pm, and the Nada closing at 7.30 pm.
The temple complex affords practical amenities, which include a spacious parking ground, making it accessible for devotees arriving by means of private vehicles from Kannur, Taliparamba, and Iritty. Furthermore, the temple gives food at noon, enhancing the experience of worshippers.
The belief in the power of Mamanikkunnu Sri Mahadevi Temple, coupled with its adherence to unique traditions and rituals, attracts devotees searching for solace and blessings. The notion in the energy of Goddess Bhadrakali is evident, with practices like coconut breaking (“mari ozhivakkal”) considered a powerful way to eliminate troubles, specifically those associated aabhichara dosham ( black magic) The provision of Anna danam for all devotees provides a touch of compassion to the temple’s services, making it a holistic destination for spiritual seekers.
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