Kannancheri Puthoor Kariyathan Bhagavathi Temple is dedicated to Kariyathan, a popular Hindu deity worshipped in North Kerala. Kariyathan is revered particularly by hunters and those venturing into forests, as he is believed to provide protection and success in their endeavors.
Alongside Kariyathan, the temple also venerates Bhagavathy, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, who embodies power, protection, and auspiciousness, attracting devotees seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Kshetra Ulsavam
The Kshetra Ulsavam at Kannancheri Puthoor Kariyathan Bhagavathi Temple is a grand festival celebrated in the month of Kumbham. The festivities include Vellattu, a traditional ritual performance, and Thira, a ceremonial dance that invokes the presence of the deity. The festival also features Annadanam, a communal feast offered to all devotees, and Thalapoli, a procession of women carrying lamps and offerings, creating a vibrant and spiritually enriching atmosphere for all participants.
Thrikkarthika
Thrikkarthika at Kannancheri Puthoor Kariyathan Bhagavathi Temple in Puthoormadam, Kozhikode, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. This festival, which falls in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam, is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and is marked by the lighting of traditional oil lamps around the temple and in devotees' homes, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. Special poojas and rituals are conducted to honor the goddess, and the temple premises are beautifully decorated with lights and flowers.
Contact Address: Kannancheri Puthoor Kariyathan Bhagavathi Temple, Puthoormadam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673019
