Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple
Mangaladevi Kannagi Temple is an ancient historic temple located in the Idukki District of Kerala bordering Tamil Nadu, about 15 km from Thekkady in Idukki district and 7 km from Pazhiyankudi in Theni district. The presiding deity here is Kannagi, a legendary Tamil woman who forms the central character of the Tamil epic Silapathikaram.
Cheran Chenguttuvan, the king of ancient Chera nadu, had erected the temple for Kannagi around 2000 years back at Vannathipara and called it 'Kannagi Kottam' or 'Mangaladevi Kannagi temple' and performed regular poojas.
It is surrounded by lush greenery and is closed throughout the year except during the Chitra Pournami festival. At other times devotees can still visit the temple by getting a special letter from the forest ranger. The temple is situated at an altitude of about 1,337 Meters above sea level and is famous for its Pandyan architecture. The boundary walls and the steps leading to the temple are made up of huge stones.
Location
Vannathipara
Main Deity
Kannagi Devi
Other Deities
Lord Ganesha, Lord Siva & Lord Subramanyan.
Festivals
Chitrapournami festival that falls in the month of April/May.
Main Offerings
Pushpanjali
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 151 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thekkady KSRTC Bus Depot, is situated 10.9 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Kottayam Railway Station is 117 KM from the Temple.