Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Temple - Some words about the Utsavam and about the Temple.

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Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Temple

The Temple is an ancient Bhagavathy temple situated in the border of Thrissur and Palakkad Districts in Varavoor and Thirumittacode Panchayaths. There is no record to know its exact history and antiquity. However, during the Devaprasnam held as a prelude to renovation and subsequent Naveekarana Kalasam held in May 16 -26, 2010, it was revealed that the temple prathishta was performed by a very powerful Rishi. The temple is situated behind the historic Sree Nedumbrayoor (Thirumathaliyappan) Mahadeva Temple, Thali and surrounded by Pintalikkunnu Subramania Temple and Peringannur Mahaganapathi Temple and picturesque fields and Thachukunnu in front of the temple is a sight to behold. This Devi temple is the abode of Shakthi Upasana. People from 8 desams visit the temple seeking the blessings of Viruttanathamma for prosperity in their spiritual and material life. The temple is managed by Sree Veerasthanam Bhagavathy Temple Trust with the active cooperation of devotees from all the desams.

One of the peculiarities of the temple is that prathishta of Dwarikanasini Devi and Veerabhadraswami is in one peedom in the Sreekovil. The Upadevathas of the temple are Ganapathy, Bhadrakali, Bhuvaneswary, Subramanian, Sivan and Kshetrapalan. The temple is very famous for its special pooja rituals. This is one of the rare temples where ten days Utsavam is conducted which has special tantric importance. The Utsavam Kodikayattam is on Rohini Nakshathram of Kumbham and the Aarattu Ceremony is held on Atham day (comes in the month of February end or early March every year).

First Festival

Makarachovva is the first festival of Sree Veerasthanam Viruttanam Bhagavathy Temple prior to Utsavam. Devotees visit the temple from all desoms to worship Devi on the day and important special poojas are performed on the day.

Utsavam – The temple is one of the rarest Devi temples with the distinction of observing 10 days utsavam with very rigid tantric rituals. The Kodimaram is brought by Pilakkad desom devotees and palm tree is used for Kodimaram in the traditional way. 9th day Pallivetta is held and Aaraattu is held on 10th day. The kodikayattam is held in Rohini Nakshathram of Kumbam month. All the desams have a participative role in the Utsavam. On the 5th day utsavam, Ezhunnallippu is coming from Irumkutur, Thirumittacode, Rayamangalam, Irumbakassery and Ezhumangad which is known as 5 desams. Similarly, 6th day Ezhunnallippu is brought from Desamangalam, Thalassery, Kondayur, Varavattur, Pallur, Kodappara and Kottippara which is known as 6 desoms. 7th day Ezhunnallippu is brought from Thali Kovilakam from time immemorial, a family of Varmas who is considered is Kshatriyas. On 8th day Ezhunnallippu was of 8 desoms now coming from Peringannur desom which involves Peringannur, Velladikkunnu, Chathanur, Karukaputhur, Cherippur, Ozhuvatra and Ittonam. Devotees from all desams visit the temple seeking the blessings of Devi. Spiritual and cultural programmes are also held during the Utsavam with annadanam to the devotees.