Sree Chirakkakavu Bhagavathi Temple, Thalassery

Sree Chirakkakavu Bhavathi Temple;

Sree Chirakkakavu Bhavathi Temple is one of the oldest Devi Temple in North Kerala. Goddess Kaali is the presiding Diety here. The idle here is Kannadi in Krishnashila. The Goddes here is worshiped in three forms( Thrigunaathmika). The Temple is built by the then king of Kolathiri- Chirakkkal Raja afhter the swayambhoo of the goddess in Koduvally River( Vamal). thus the Temple renowned as Sree Chirakkakavu

The goddess appeared in the azhimugham of Vamal with her parivaras. the appearance was in the form of a devine fish in the palce where river adjoining the sea. the place where the divine presence happened is now known as VAMAL. Vamal is the Sree Moolasthana of Srre Chirakkakavu Bhagavathi. The king Chiirakkal Raja came to know about this and visited this palce and bowed the goddess. The king then buit the temple in top of Illikkunnu, where it is believed to be the thapovan of earlier era. The temple is sourronded by kavu( Bunch of treesor grove ).

The temple have other deities ( Upadevathas) Guntur Kotta vaanavar, Ilankarumakan, Poothadi in a single shrine near to Sanctum Sanctorium. Out side the Nalambalam There is is a Sarppakkavu( Snake Shrine) in the north-west corner of the temple. Nagaraja & Nagakanyaka with Chithrkoodam.

The temple festival is celebrated every year in the month of medaom 9 to 12th. Normally falls on April 22 to 25th. On Medom 9th the thantrik poojas and Uthsavabali is observed. In the evening the Uthsalva kolam( Thidambu) is taken out of the temple as Ezhunnallathu by the temple priest. This occassion is the only time where the goddess comes out of the temple in full alankaras in Ulthasava Thidambu. The next Three days festival is in the form of Theyyam. There are 4 manifestations of Lord Goddess is coming as Theyyam. Chorakalathil Bhagavathi, Puthiya Bhagavathi( Thee Thira) and Cheriya Thampuratty, all are the daughters of Mother Goddes and Valiya Thampuratty - the Mother Goddess are the devi theyyams here. Guntoor Kotta vanavan, Ilankarumakan, Poothadi are teh Other male Theyyams here. On Medom 10the the Nattathira is celebrated here. On 11 th Medom Ariyalavu is observed. this is a practice of giving Rice, Pulsus and coconut oils to the all concerned coomunitties to the kavu. This recalls the the richness of the old times . In the olden days the the Temple has land from Vamla To Kali.

In the morning of 11th medom Valaiya Thampuratty visits the all devotees in the villaga ( hosuses comes under Anchukandy Parambu) and blesses the devottees.before this Kalasams from various parts of the villages comes as offerings to the devi. Motha Kalasam( first Kalasam) and Vaikalasam( the following Kalasam) has the right to enter to the temple first.

By the wee housrs of 12th medom the Theyyams stat to come to the Thirumuttam in the folowing order

Guntoor Kotta Vanavar
Chorakalathil Bhagavathi
Puthiya bhgagavathi

To the great amazement of the devotees most of the times when chaorakalthil bhagavthi theyyam appears on the courtyard of the temple a few drops of rain sweep through the place as her blessings. Very large crowd seen always to get her dharsan and blessings this time. Mulla Mala( Jasmine garland) is the main offering to Chorakkalathil Bhagavathi. By this time the smell of pure jasmine is filled all over the surrounding places of temple. Tons of garlad is offered to the Goddes by devotees.

Thridly comes the Theyaam of Puthiya Bhagavathi (Theethira), The theyaam comes with the fire as ornaments and blesses the devotees.

By the morning of 12 th Medom the theyyam of Ilankarumankan & poothadi appears on the courtyard of the temple. The theyyam is of devine war between the two. This theyyam makes us recollect the thought of Bali- Sugreeva war.

Then comes the Goddes Mother- Thampuratty on the courtyard. The Aattam of Thampuratty with devine sword is very rare sight which gives her devotees a life’s blessings.

Then the Cheriya thampuratty appears on the courtyard of the temple with beautiful white hair and other decorations.

Then the Thampuratty with Thirumudy along with her daughter cheriaya thampuratty circumvent the temple the kalasams and devotees follow her in the procession.

Important Days of the temple

Chingam- Uthradam - Nira Aaghosham

Navarathi- Saraswthi Pooja, Grantha Pooja, Vahana Pooja, Vidhyarambam.

Dhanu 9- Mandala Pooja- Chuttuvialakku

Makaram- Prathishta Dinam

Medom 9-12 Uthsavam- Thira Mahothsavam

Temple timings

Monrning 5:30 Shrine opens

7:00 Usha Pooja

11:30 Ucha Pooja

12:30 Temple closes

Evening 5:00 Temple reopens

6:00 Deepaaradhana( around Dusk)

7:30 Athazhapooja

8:00 Shrine Closes.

Every day At Vamal the Sree Moola Stanam Kalasam is celebrated after teh Uchpooja.

Renovation.

The temple structure is believed to be atleast 800 yrs old the Sreekovil is renoveated recently and Punaprathishta done with Astabandha Kalasam in the year 2000

Live News

NAVARATHRI festival is coming and will be celebrated from 30th Sep. Vidyarambam can be booked before hand in the below mentioned Number. As part of Navarathri Festival Laksham Deepam( 1 LAkh Lamps) will be lighted in the courtyard of Devi temple. Devotees can take part in this offering.

Now the temple Oottu pura( Lunch Hall ) is being built which involves 15of lakh ruppes expenditure.

Devotees are requested to make donations for this construction

You can Send Cheques/ DD favouring Sree chirakkakavu Kshethrodharana Samithi.

PH: 0490 2351349

For any more information Pls contact J Maroli Ph: 9947747555

Thalassery

Thalassery

Thalassery, also known as Tellicherry, is a town on the Malabar coast of Kerala. It is 21 km from the district headquarters, Kannur. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Thalassery municipality is part of the urban agglomeration of Kannur.

Thalassery was a place with commercial important even during olden times. British East India Company setup their base in Thalassery in 1683. The Tellichery Fort was built in 1708.The first Gymnastic training centre was setup in Thalassery.
The most important landmark of Tellicherry is Tellicherry Fort, which was built by the British in 1708 on a small hill "Thiruvallippad Kunnu". This Fort had a formidable strong hold during the British Rule. Other important centres at Tellicherry are one church built beneath the walls of the fort with the funds left by the master attendant Edward Brennen. A High School was also started to impart English education. The government took over the school from the Basel Mission in 1872 and it was converted as a second grade college in 1890.
Temples
Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thiruvangad, is situated 1 k.m away Tellicherry town. Sree Ramaswami Temple is otherwise known as 'brass pagoda' and is dedicated to Sree Rama. The temple festival is held during April.

Sree Jagannath Temple is also located near by. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva was consecrated in February 1908 by the great religious reformer Sree Narayana Guru. The temple festival is held during February/March.

SreeChirakkakavuBhavathiTemple.

Sree Chirakkakavu Bhavathi Temple is one of the oldest Devi temple in Kerala. Goddess Kali is the presiding Diety here. The idle here is Kannadi in Krishnashila. The Goddes here is worshiped in three forms( Thrigunaathmika). The Temple is built by then king of Kolathiri- Chirakkkal Raja
The temple web URL is www.srichirakkakavu.org


The Juma Masjid situated near the Maidan (Stadium) in the heart of Tellicherry town is one of the most beautiful mosques in the district. It is said to be more than a thousand years old and has been rebuild in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.
There is a large Mosque known as Odathil Palli near to Tellicherry Fort.

Illikkunnu
Malayalees cannot forget Herman Gundert and his contributions to the Malayalam Language.
A German by birth Gundert resided at Illikkunnu Bungalw near Thalassery which was his workshop for 20 years from 1939 for his research actitivities.Gundert BungalowGundert Bungalow is at Illikkunnu, Thalassery. It was the residence of German scholar Dr. Herman Gundert, who compiled the first Malayalam dictionary. He also built a church on Nettur Hill in 1889.

Theyyam
Clad in, colourful traditional costumes, masks, face paintings, head gear, weapons and decorations of tender leaves of coconut the performance of Theyyam is a rare combination of dance and music which reflects the important features of a tribal culture