Choorakkottukavu Bhagavathy Temple Explained

Choorakkottukavu Bhagavathy Temple
Coordinates:10.5596°N 76.1774°W
Country:India
State:Kerala
District:Thrissur District
Location:City of Thrissur
Festivals:Thrissur Pooram, Karthika Vilakku
Architecture:Kerala

Choorakkottukavu Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Thrissur City of Kerala, India. The temple is a participant in the Thrissur Pooram every year.[1] [2] [3] [4]

[5] The presiding deity is goddess Durga as mahishasurmardhini. The goddess proceeds to Vadakkumnathan temple starting with one elephants and nadaswaram. After reaching naduvilal number of elephants become 14 and is followed by Pandi Melam

References

  1. Web site: Choorakkottukavu Durga Temple. Thrissur Pooram Festival. 2013-04-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20130602092742/http://thrissurpooramfestival.com/choorakkattukkavu_temple.html. 2 June 2013. dead.
  2. Web site: Thrissur all set for Pooram. https://web.archive.org/web/20050428095823/http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/20/stories/2005042013230300.htm. dead. 2005-04-28. The Hindu. 2005-04-20. 2013-04-07.
  3. News: Preparations for Pooram on. The Hindu. 6 April 2013. 2013-04-07.
  4. Web site: Colourful finale to Thrissur Pooram. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205740/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article518362.ece?service=print. dead. 4 March 2016. The New Indian Express. 2013-04-07.
  5. Web site: Thrissur Pooram. Kerala Travel and Tourism. 2013-04-07.