According to folklore, cow-herders discovered a stone on the southern part of Bhoothakulam while attempting to husk a coconut. Upon hitting the coconut on the stone, they witnessed drops of blood dripping from it, leading them to believe in its supernatural powers. Following an astrologer's suggestion, they initiated poojas at the site and started constructing a temple.
In ancient times, it was customary for young girls to prepare flower garlands and light pooja lamps in ancestral temples. In adherence to this tradition, the cow-herders, dressed in female attire, conducted rituals and offered poojas at the temple. Additionally, they extracted medicinal oil (Urukku Velichenna) and offered the solid substance (Kottan) derived from coconut kernels as Naivedyam to the goddess.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Chamayavilakku
The Kottankulangara Festival, also known as Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku, is an annual event held at the temple, where men from various regions, including those from outside the state, dress in female attire as part of traditional ritual festivities. During the event, participants hold traditional lamps and proceed in a procession to the temple accompanied by a traditional orchestra. Devotees throng the temple during this festival to seek the blessings of the goddess.
Jeevatha Ezhunnallathu
Jeevatha Ezhunnallathu is a ceremonial procession commonly observed in Devi temples. Participants don traditional attire, known as Thattudukkal, and tie towels securely around their waist and head. Carrying the Jeevatha on their shoulders, they perform step-dance as part of the ritual. The myth associated with Jeevatha Ezhunnallathu suggests that the goddess visits her devotees, who offer offerings such as Anpara and Ezhu para to seek her blessings.br>
Contact Address: Kottankulangara Devi Temple, Kundara, Kottukadu Road, Chavara, Kerala 691583
Phone Number:1800 425 4747
