Amakkavu Bhagavathy Temple
2 kms from Koottanadu in Kunnamkulam-Pattambi route at Nagalassery
panchayath of Palakkad district situates this temple. Main moorthy
(deity) is Bhagavathy facing east. Three poojas daily and Palakkattiri
madom do the thanthra. Sub deity is Ganapathy. There is 'Thalappoli'
on Kumbam 30th main offering is 'Kottichuttuvilakku' for which 'Velichappadu'
(a holy person representing goddess) and 'Kottu' (beating drum). This
Bhagavathy is believed to be the goddess of 96 local countries from
ottapilavu to Thrithala. Temple was ofVadakke veettil Nambiyar but
now ruled by H.R. & CE local people committee
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