Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple
Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala. Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple is located in Thrissur, Kerala. This temple is quite popular is dates back to the 10th century. Paramekavu Bhagavathy Temple is an esteemed place of worship in the city of Thrissur
Paramekkavu Temple
Paramekkavu Temple Situated at round east-border of the Vadakumnathan temple ground- Paramekkavu is the major partner of Thrissur pooram.
As per legend, devi came with“Kuruppal"(head of an aristocratic Nair family) from
“Thirumadhamkunnu (famous sapthamatha temple in malappuram district some 80 kms from Thrissur) on his umbrella. There is a “mekkavu" in this temple in “which is the “ Kodungallore bagavathy" as per another legend. Besides pooram “Vela"is another main
function.Devotees believes and considerations
Paramekavu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the largest Bhagavathy temples in Kerala. As per the devotees consideration when they visit here will getting lot of blessings from Bhagavathy(devi), they believes that devi do not avoid them and loving them like a mother. Considering all the facts, it attracts number of devotees all the year around. Roles in Thrissur pooram
In this popular festival Thrissur pooram Paramekkavu temple have a key role. The festival procession starts from two temples that stand face to face in the town.One of the procession starts from Paramekkavu. It is said that Goddess Paramekkavu Bhagavathy went to Vadakkunatha temple to visit Lord Shiva
Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple is one of the two rival groups participating in Thrissur Pooram, which is the biggest local festival in Kerala
The temples of Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi are friendly rivals in the pooram with both sides vying each other to present the best, whether it be illumination or Kudamattam, the competitive displays the colored umbrellas and peacock quill atop caparisoned elephants. The ceremonial procession with fifteen caparisoned elephants from Paramekkavu temple to the Vadakkumnathan temple premises, where the festival is held, is a fascinating sight.
Elephant ceremony and traditional rhythm like Panchavadyam and Pandimelam are other attractions of this grand festival at Thrissur (Trichur), Kerala, India.
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