The deity's spirit is believed to have originated from the renowned Kollur Mookambika Temple and manifested as Vana Durga, residing amidst the surrounding forests. Additionally, the temple houses Lord Subramanya as a sub-deity, further enhancing its spiritual significance.
Devotees visit this divine abode to seek blessings from Goddess Vana Durga and Lord Subramanya for protection, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Puna Prathishta Maholsavam
The Puna Prathishta Maholsavam, observed at the Sree Kotta Kodiyan Vana Durga Temple in Vettilappara, Malappuram, takes place during the Malayalam month of Medam. This festival marks the anniversary of the reinstallation of the temple deity, Goddess Vana Durga. During the Maholsavam, special rituals, prayers, cultural events, and processions are conducted to celebrate the divine presence of the deity and invoke blessings for the well-being and prosperity of devotees.
Skanda Shashti
Skanda Shashti, a significant festival dedicated to Lord Muruga or Skanda, is observed with great fervor at the Sree Kotta Kodiyan Vana Durga Temple in Vettilappara, Malappuram. During this auspicious occasion, devotees engage in special prayers, rituals, and processions to honor Lord Muruga, seeking his blessings for protection, courage, and spiritual progress.
Contact Address: Sree Kotta Kodiyan Vana Durga Temple, Vettilappara, Malappuram, Kerala
