Annapoorneswari is a revered manifestation of Goddess Parvati, known as the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment. The temple is dedicated to her worship, where devotees seek blessings for sustenance and abundance in life.
The temple conducts various rituals and festivals throughout the year, emphasizing the importance of food as a divine blessing and source of life.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Nagapattu Ulsavam
The Manathanath Annapoorneswari Temple celebrates the Nagapattu Ulsavam with great fervor, featuring traditional rituals such as Nagakalam, Palakompu Ezhunnallath, Thalapoli, and Bhoothakkalam. These vibrant ceremonies draw numerous devotees, creating a spiritually charged and festive atmosphere in honor of the goddess and the serpent deities.
Kalamkari Maholsavam
The Manathanath Annapoorneswari Temple celebrates the Kalamkari Maholsavam with great devotion, featuring the Pongala ritual for Annapoorneswari Devi. During this event, thousands of female devotees gather to prepare and offer Pongala, a special dish made of rice, jaggery, and coconut, cooked in earthen pots. This offering symbolizes their devotion and gratitude to Annapoorneswari Devi, the goddess of food and nourishment, invoking her blessings for abundance and prosperity in their lives.
Contact Address: Manathanath Annapoorneswari Temple, Cherinchalil, Road, Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673570
Phone Number :099615 66238