Temple details

Maruthayoor Bhagavathy Temple

History

This temple is at Pavaratty panchayath in Thrissur district. The locality is also known as Maruthayoor. Goddess Durga is the main deity consecrated here. It is believed to be one of the 108 famous Durga temples in Kerala. The sanctum is square and the Goddess faces the east.  There is s self-originated stone deity with no special shape.  The idol of the deity in metal is placed in front of it. The old Thidambu can be seen near it. It has the figure of the Goddess with conch and disc in two hands and the other two denoting Abhaya and Vrada mudras. The temple more is small with a simple architectural style. It is believed that the original structure was destroyed during the Mysore invasion. It has a structure around the sanctum, big Balikal, and Balikalpura. The Namaskara mandapam in front of the sanctum has been reconstructed while retaining the old form. The granite pillars of the Namaskara mandapam have the figures of Dwarapalikas on them. They are shown with lamps in their hands welcoming the Goddess. Around the structure of the present temple, the remains of an ancient temple can be seen. The remains of a Gopuram can also be seen there.

Poojas

Choroonu ചോറൂണ് ₹100
Dhara ധാര ₹10
Maala മാല ₹20
Vilakku വിളക്ക് ₹10
Vivaham വിവാഹം ₹600

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