Parampathukulangara Sri Mahakshetram

This kshetram (temple) is located at Manapally north. It is also known as Pavumbakali kshetram. Shiva, Parvathi and Pavumbakali (Abhishta Varadayini) are main deities. In glorification Pavumbakali is in the front. Here there is no caste or religion bar. People from all religions come to get rid of their awes and accomplish wishes.

There is an interesting legend behind this temple. Here the rituals were performed by a Brahmin boy. He fell in love with a girl of tribal Kurava community. The caste discrimination forced the parents of the boy to oppose the affair, though the girl had become pregnant. The despaired boy committed suicide. Harassed and humiliated girl cut her head with a sickle which resulted in her untimely death. Her soul turned belligerent and took position in Sri Mahakshetram where the Brahmin boy was a priest. Thereafter the temple attained more divine power and devotees multiplied.

The temple has sub-deities. Sastha, Ganapathy, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi, Madan, Yakshi and Kallelil Appuppan who has blood relation with Kali Devi are the sub-deities. The beautifully sculptured temple attracts many. It has two Dhwajastambams (flag masts).

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