Although the exact history and age of the temple are not documented, a Devaprasnam conducted prior to its renovation and the subsequent Naveekarana Kalasam revealed that the deity was consecrated by a highly powerful sage. The temple stands behind the historic Sree Nedumbrayoor (Thirumathaliyappan) Mahadeva Temple, surrounded by the Pintalikkunnu Subramania Temple, Peringannur Mahaganapathi Temple, scenic paddy fields, and the beautiful Thachukunnu hill in front creating a spiritually uplifting environment.
Dedicated to Shakti Upasana, the temple attracts devotees from distant regions, especially from eight traditional desams, who seek the blessings of Viruttanathamma for spiritual growth and material prosperity. The temple is administered by the Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Kshetram Trust, with the active involvement of the Temple Seva Samiti and volunteers from all nearby desams. A unique feature of the temple is that Dwarikanasini Devi and Veerabhadra Swami share a single pedestal within the sanctum sanctorum. The temple’s Upadevathas include Ganapathy, Bhadrakali, Bhuvaneswari, Subramanian, Sivan, and Kshetrapalan. The temple is well known for its distinctive pooja rituals.
This is one of the few temples in the region that conducts a Ten-Day Annual Utsavam, which holds great tantric significance. The festival begins with Kodikayattam on the Rohini star in the month of Kumbham, and the Aarattu ritual takes place on Atham day (February–March). The tantric rights of the temple belong to the renowned Kallur Mana of Thripunithura. Brahmasree Sreekumaran Namboodiripad currently performs tantric duties. The Tantri, along with the Mootha Adigal, supervises and guides all daily pooja procedures, festival rituals, and annual Shudhi conducted before the festival.
Among the temple’s important observances is the Chanthattam for Bhagavathy and Veerabhadraswamy during the month of Medam, meant to strengthen the idols crafted in Varikkapilavu—an uncommon traditional technique. The temple also celebrates Illamnira and Tripputhiri in the month of Edavam, observed on the Sunday after Karkidakavavu. Ramayanamasam is marked with Purana Parayanam, Ramayana Parayanam, and related cultural programs. Navaratri is celebrated with great devotion, featuring special Saraswati Pooja. Vijayadasami, with its Vidyarambham ceremony, is a major attraction, drawing children from all surrounding areas.
Mandalamasam is especially important due to the traditional Kalamezhuthu Pattu, one of the temple’s main offerings. Beginning on the first day of Vrischikam with the Koorayidal ritual, the Kalamezhuthu Pattu continues for 41 days. Each day, intricate images of Devi and Veerabhadra are created on the floor using natural colored powders—white rice flour, turmeric yellow, black from burnt paddy husk, green from dried leaves, and red from a blend of lime and turmeric. These sacred drawings follow strict traditional patterns and are made entirely by hand by the Kallat Kurup. Devi is typically depicted with four hands, and on special days with eight hands. Some kalams take hours to complete and are adorned with rice, flowers, and garlands. Oil lamps illuminate the ritual space while hymns are sung to the accompaniment of the Nandurni, a veena-like instrument used by the Kurup. Once the worship concludes, the kalam is ceremonially erased through the Kalam Kollal ritual performed by the Mootha Adigal.
Contact Address: Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Temple, [P.O] Thali, Varavoor (VIA), Thrissur Dist - 680585, Kerala
Phone Number: 098462 36688, 096451 50312
