Pazhaveedu Temple Alppuzha Kerala

Pazhaveedu Temple Alppuzha Kerala

The cultural centre of Alappuzha town in the southern coastal area of Kerala is Pazhaveedu, a village set in the simplicity of the idyllic surroundings. If Pazhaveedu Sree Bhagavathi Temple is taken as the central point, there are countless shining centre of divine presence around it, showering blessings on the common people. In the north is Chandanakkavu, formerly known as Chandanattukavu and in the south is Kaithavana, known earlier as Dwaithavana. In the sick hurry and divided aims of the modern world Pazahaveedu Sree Bhagavathy Temple twinkles as a source of spirituality and solance for all. Legend Owing to a riot in north Kerala in the twelfth century, a learned and virtuous Brahmin had to flee from his native place. It was with deep sorrow that he left his family deity, Sree Bhadra. A divine word from the deity asked him to go southward. On the way he reached Kodungalloor Bhagavathy Temple. In his prayers he saw his deity who wanted him to go still southward. At the height of devotion he invoked his deity on a cane  and started trekking along forests and crossing rivers. He finally reached the place known as Chandranattukavu. There , Valia Kurup, a local leader, trainer of martial arts and magician, provided shelter to the Brahmin. He was also permitted to worship the cane with the divine presence, placing it in the kalari. The divine presence was invoked on a mirror and later became renowned as Pazhayaveettil Bhagavathi. History Historical records evidence that Pazhaveedu Sree Bhagavathi Temple, which is a heaven for helpless people, has a history of nine centuries. The records on the thaliyola grandham preserved in the underground cell of Kuriattupurathu Illom, which has thantric rights over the temple for several generations, throw light on this. In connection with the history of the origin of the temple, there two families of prime importance. One Muttathu Veedu of Valiya Kurup who provided refuge to the holy Brahmin who brought  the main deity of Sree Bhadra invoked on a cane. The other is the family of Konisseri Panikkar of ancient Dwaithavanam who was a powerful person of the period, skilled in mystic spells and clever tactics. Valia Kurup of Muttathu Kalari was a trainer in martial arts, local leader and sorcerer. He hoped to make the divine presence on the Brahmin’s  cane his own for the prosperity of his family. And he did so in the absence of the Brahmin. The loss of the deity he worshipped on the cane rent the heart of the Brahmin and committed suicide by beating his head on the still of the kalari of martial arts. This made Valia Kurup extremely sad. The soul of this noble Brahmin is invoked as Brahmarakshas and erected and consecrated as an idol on the southern side of the temple and worshipped even today. Konisseri Panikkar an expert in thantric rites and martial arts and powerful leader was on friendly terms with Valia Kurup.After a long period of contention between them, they  finally came to terms and the divine presence was consecrated on a common ground.They spotted an old house in a place full of mineral sand between Kaithavana and Chandanakkavu.This house and property belonged to sri Bhatathiripadu of Kuriattupuram who owned the Thiruvampady Temple.With his blessings the cane with the divine presence on it was installed in the old house – Pazhayaveedu. This Sree Bhagavathi became renowned as Pazhaveedu Sree  Bhagavathi. Showering her blessings on her devotees and destroying the wicked forces,She lives in the hearts of pious people,giving solace to one and all.

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