Pallipattu - Bowing before the blessing trio

Legend has it that the three powers - Maha Bhadrakaali , Dharma Shastaav and Shree Durga , were the traditional deities of the Manayapilli Mana , an aristocratic family that once was very famous in Muriyamangalamkara, in Mamala in Ernakulam. With time, the erstwhile Manayapilli Mana withered away leaving behind the powerful deities. It is believed that, very many years ago, the three vigrahaas (idols) were enthroned on to a single pedestal by a revered Yogi. These are the three sources of divine power enshrined at Pallippattu Bhagavathy kshethram and prayers are offered to in the North to South direction in the order of Dharma Shastaavu , Maha Bhadrakaali and Shree Durga . Kizhakkumabhagathu Mana then took over the administration of the Pallippattu Bhagavathy kshethram from the Manayapilli Mana . Later members of the Kizhakkumabhagathu Mana themselves entrusted the administration to the NSS, together with the wholehearted cooperation of the devotees, the Pallippattu Bhagavathy kshethram exuberates in all its glory and pride.

The temple was renovated recently with the immense support from devotees and well wishers from this village and from far and wide. Today the place of worship has a temple decked in royal splendour, an auditorium for cultural gatherings and festivals, the administration complex and a covered walkway leading to the temple- everything by the grace of Pallippattu Bhagavathy . Pallippattu Bhagavathy has been caring for the devotees who throng the shrine with their woes. Sudden deaths in the family, ill-ominous events, accidents by fire, loss of honour and pride, financial crisis, prolonged illness and miseries, obstacles in marriages, burdens and shame through children and many more such pains have been eased away by the Goddess. Devotees believe that constant prayers have never been left unanswered.

Pallippattu Bhagavathy Kshetram is a temple situated 2kms north of the popular and centuries old Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Kshetram in Ernakulam District. The Pallippattu Bhagavathy Kshetram is by itself more than three centuries old and the main deity of this temple is Shree Bhadrakaali . Enshrined on one pedestal in the sanctum sanctorum are the main deity Shree Bhadrakaali with Dharma Shastaav on her left and Shree Durga on the right. Together the trio is believed to wash away the tears and fears of thousands of devotees.

The deity has been showering blessings and easing away the pains of thousands of devotees who come from far and near. Some come here with prayers for a child in the family while some come to be blessed with a life partner. Thousands have come here in prayers to ward of their ill luck and diseases. Guarding the sacred deity on the left and right are Ghantakarnan, Nagayakshi, Nagaraja and the Raktharakshasu. Pujas and offerings at the temple begin when the Nada (sanctum) opens at 6am and the Nada closes at 10am . Evening prayers are between 5pm and 7pm when the Nada is closed after the Deepaaradhana.