Kodikkunnu Bhagavathy Temple, Hindu temple in Pallippuram, India
The Kodikkunnu Bhagavathy Temple sits atop Kodi hill with three directional entrances connected by granite stone-paved steps that serve as the main approach routes. The hilltop setting creates a tiered structure where visitors ascend from different directions to reach the shrine.
The temple's origins trace to a legend about a widow who received rice from a mysterious old woman during a period of flooding. This foundational story established the site's religious significance for the local community.
The temple hosts the Chirankara Pooram festival where traditional dancers known as pootan and thara perform with decorated artificial bullocks called kaala. These celebrations reflect local dance traditions that have been maintained at this location for generations.
The temple operates in two daily sessions with morning and evening hours, offering time for worship and community meals. The hilltop location means visitors must use the stone steps to access the shrine from any of the three approach paths.
Access routes come from three separate directions - north, east, and west - giving the temple an uncommon multi-directional design. The southern entrance remains permanently sealed and is never used for public access.
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