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About the Temple
Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Temple, the abode of Shakthi Upasana
Our History
An Ancient Bhagavathy Temple
The temple stands on the border of Thrissur and Palakkad districts, in the Varavoor and Thirumittacode panchayaths. There is no record of its exact history or antiquity.
During the Devaprasnam held before the renovation and the Naveekarana Kalasam of 16–26 May 2010, it was revealed that the temple’s prathishta was performed by a very powerful Rishi.
This Devi temple is the abode of Shakthi Upasana. Devotees from far and wide, especially the eight desams, come to seek the blessings of Viruttanathamma for prosperity in their spiritual and material lives.
Presiding Deities
Dwarikanasini Devi and Veerabhadraswami, together in one peedom
Location
Border of Thrissur and Palakkad districts, in the Varavoor and Thirumittacode panchayaths
Tantric Right
Kallur Mana, Thripunithura. Brahmasree Sreekumaran Namboodiripad performs the rituals
Management
Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Kshetram Trust, with the Temple Seva Samiti
A Rare Distinction
One Peedom, Two Deities
One of the peculiarities of the temple is that the prathishta of Dwarikanasini Devi and Veerabhadraswami is in one peedom in the Sreekovil. The temple is famous for its special pooja rituals.
It is also one of the rare temples in the area where a ten-day Utsavam of special tantric importance is held. The Kodikayattam is on Rohini nakshathram of Kumbham, and the Aarattu is on Atham day, in late February or March.
Sub-Deities
The Upadevathas
Along with the presiding deities, the temple has six upadevathas.
Sri Ganapathy
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Bhadrakali
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Bhuvaneswary
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Subramanian
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Sivan
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Kshetrapalan
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Tantric Tradition
The tantric right of the temple belongs to the famous Kallur Mana in Thripunithura. Brahmasree Sreekumaran Namboodiripad presently performs the tantric rituals.
The Tantri and the Mootha Adigal guide and decide all matters concerning the daily pooja. Every year the Tantri conducts the shudhi before the Utsavam and gives direction for the temple’s festivals.
Temple Management
The temple is managed by the Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Kshetram Trust, with public participation and the active cooperation of the Temple Seva Samiti and volunteering devotees from all the desams.
Through the Year
Important Days of the Temple
- Utsavam (Kumbham): ten days, from Kodikayattam to Aarattu
- Chanthattam (Medam): strengthening the Bhagavathy and Veerabhadraswamy idols, made in Varikkapilavu, a rare crafting
- Illamnira Tripputhiri (Edavam): held on the Sunday after Karkidakavavu
- Ramayanamasam: Purana Parayanam, Ramayana Parayanam and a day of Ramayana-related programmes
- Navaratri: special Saraswathi pooja, with Vidyarambham on Vijayadasami
- Mandalamasam: 41 days of Kalamezhuthu Pattu
Mandalamasam
Kalamezhuthu Pattu
Kalamezhuthu Pattu is one of the important offerings to the Devi. On Vrichikam 1, with the traditional Koorayidal ceremony, the Kalam Pattu begins and continues for 41 days. Each day, the kalams of Devi and Veerabhadran are drawn in colour by Kallat Kurup.
- Drawn by hand in natural powders: rice (white), turmeric (yellow), burnt paddy husk (black), ground leaves (green), turmeric and lime (red)
- Devi is drawn with four hands on normal days and eight hands on special kalam days
- Lit by oil lamps, with hymns sung to the Nandurni
- After the worship, the kalam is erased by the Mootha Adigal
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Glimpses of the Temple
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Location & Surroundings
The temple is situated behind the historic Sree Nedumbrayoor (Thirumathaliyappan) Mahadeva Temple, Thali. It is surrounded by the Pintalikkunnu Subramania Temple and the Peringannur Mahaganapathi Temple, with picturesque fields and Thachukunnu in front of the temple.
Temple Office
Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Temple
P.O. Thali, Via Varavoor
Thrissur District, Kerala 680585