Sree Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathi Temple
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is situated in Angadipuram. It was the capital of Valluvanad Kingdom. The "principal deity" of temple is Lord Shiva. But the famous deity is Sree Bhadrakali or Sree Parvathy, locally known as Thirumandhamkunnilamma and Ganesha, for whom the famous marriage oblation (Mangalya Puja) is performed. Thirumandhamkunnilamma is considered the Supreme Mother, Shakthi Devi in Hinduism.
According to legend it was first worshipped daily by Sree Parvathy. Rishi Mandhatha worshipped it subsequently for a long time and then by two holy Deva like Brahmins, in accordance with the instructions of Rishi codified in Grandha. All these contribute to infinite and unsurpassed Chaithanya of Linga. It is believed that Parvathy, Parameswaran and Durga- the three divinities - are ever present in the Idol.
Location
Angadipuram
Main Deity
Siva & Parvathy
Other Deities
Bhadrakali, Kshetrapalakan, Brahmarakshass, Mandhathavu Maharshi, Nagas & Lord Ganesha.
Festivals
Maha Siva Rathri
Main Offerings
Mangalya Puja, Rigveda Laksharchana, Chandattam and Kalampattu
How To Reach
By Air: Calicut International Airport is 42 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Tirur Railway Station is located 38.1 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Perinthalmanna KSRTC Bus Depot is located at 3 KM from the Temple.