Aameda Temple
Ameda Temple is located on the banks of Vembanad Lake. The presiding deities in the sanctum sanctorum is dedicated to Sapthamathrukkal (Seven Devine Mothers), viz. Brahmani, Maheshwari, Kowmari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamundi. The central shrine also has Veerabhadran & Ganapathy apart from Sapthamathrukkal.
The legend has it that Lord Parasurama was once travelling through the western coast of India, incidentally, reached the place where the temple is presently situated. As usual he stepped into the lake for 'Sandhyavandana' during sunset. Then he saw a bright light at a distance. Curiosity to know about the source of light prompted him to walk forward toward the center of the lake. Suddenly divine knowledge came to him that the origin of the light is 'Sapthamathrukkal' who were travelling through the lake on the top of the tortoise.
Meanwhile the tortoise had become unable to travel as the water had paved way for Lord Parasurama who was moving towards the centre of the lake. The place where the tortoise became standstill came to be known as 'Amaninnayidam' and later on become 'Aameda'. Since his spurt of movement towards the centre of the lake caused the stillness of the tortoise and thereby the stoppage of the journey of the 'Sapthamathrukkal', Lord Parasurama decided to construct a magnificent temple at the same place where the tortoise stopped its travel. And hence the Ameda temple came into its being at its present position.
Mr. Namboothiri (a family member of Aameda Mangalam that manages the Temple) on his retirement from Hindustan newsprint in Velloor, runs a cattle farm as part of the temple which provides pure milk needed for poojas at the temple.
Location
Udayamperoor
Main Deity
Sapthamathrukkal (Seven Devine Mothers), viz. Brahmani, Maheshwari, Kowmari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamundi.
Other Deities
Vishnu, Nagaraja, Veerabhadran, Ganapathy & Nagayakshi
Festivals
The Pooram Festival - The main festival is on Malayalam star Makayeeram, Aayilya Darsanam in the months of April, September & November. Pathamudayam, Nagapanchami.
Main Offerings
Sarpabali & Ashtanagapooja, Ayilyam Darshanam (Pulluvan pattu is a prayer song sung by the pulluvan family at Ameda Temple), Pulluvan Pattu, Ashtanaga Pooja, Palpayasahomam, Karthika Pooja.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport - Nedumbassery is situated at 39.2KM from the temple.
By Rail: Trippunnitura Railway Station is 7.4KM from the Temple.
By Road: Vyttilla Hub is 11.8KM from the Temple.