Cherpu Bhagavathy Temple
Cherpu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the 108 Durgalayas consecrated by Sage Parashurama. The Cherpu Bhagavathy Temple is considered to be the greatest of them all.
The temple over the years was governed by five Ooralans, the families of Kirangat Mana, Chittoor Mana, Padinjaredathu Mana, Ambalappilly Mana and Pazhedath Mana. The temple was the center of Yajurveda and month long Othoottus, Veda chanting followed by mass feasts were conducted every year.
Of the 18 deities who attend the Peruvanam Pooram conducted on the Pooyam day of the Meenam month (March – April), Cherpu Bhagavathy has a special role in the proceedings. Bhagavathy acts as the hostess of the show and comes last, waiting for all the deities to finish their processions before starting her own.
Location
Cherpu
Main Deity
Bhoomi Devi (Incarnation of Goddess Durga)
Other Deities
Lord Ganesha and Lord Krishna
Festivals
Peruvananam, Navarathri Festival & Arattupuzha Poorams
Main Offerings
Chathussatham (made of coconut, jaggery, rice Kadali Banana fruits and Ghee), Niramala, Neipayasam,
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 46.7 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Thrissur Railway Station is 12.8 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thrissur KSRTC Bus Stand is 12.4 KM from the Temple.