| Malamekkara Mulluthara Devi Temple | |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Kerala |
| District: | Pathanamthitta district |
| Location: | Malamekkara |
| Deity: | Kali |
| Festivals: | Srattu, Jeevitha Ezhunnullippu, Appindi Vilakku |
| Architecture: | Kerala |
The Malamekkara Mulluthara Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Malamekkara, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.[1] [2]
Throughout history, the temple has been used as a training center for Kalari and has been home to Kaniyars who taught Ezhuthu Kalari, Ayurveda, and Astrology. The main ritual of the temple is Kuthiyottam, a dance form created to commemorate the triumph of the goddess Parashakti over the demon Mahishasura. The dancers are considered to be the injured soldiers of the goddess.[3] [1]
One of the most renowned festivals held at the temple is Jeevitha Ezhunnullippu With Appindi Vilakku, which takes place in the month of Kumbha (late February to early March).[4]