Madathikkavu Bhagavathy Temple, located in Pooppathy, Thrissur district, Kerala, has a rich history dating back to the 17th century, making it over 300 years old. The temple's origins are closely tied to the lords (Thampurans) of the erstwhile Kodungallur Kovilakam, the royal palace of the local rulers. During that period, the Kochi Rajah frequently faced attacks from the Zamorins of Kozhikode, with Kodungallur being a primary target. As the Zamorin’s army approached, the lords were forced to flee their homeland, leaving behind many of their sacred traditions. Devoted worshippers of Devi Kurumba of Kodungallur, found it deeply painful to part ways with their deity. Seeking a more way to continue their spiritual practices, they carried a sword imbued with the divine spirit of the Goddess and settled in the remote village of Pooppathy. Here, they continued their daily poojas and offerings in the presence of the sacred sword. For several decades, the holy sword was first placed in the courtyard of Thamarassery Mekkat Mana, a prominent Namboothiri family, and later moved to a Madhom (granary). After the political turmoil subsided, the lords returned to Kodungallur. However, it is believed that the sword refused to leave Pooppathy, indicating the Goddess’s divine wish to remain there. A Prasna (a form of astrological consultation) was conducted, confirming that it was Devi's will to stay. As a result, a temple was built at the site by the then senior-most member of Thamarassery Mekkat Mana, presumably Sree Sankaran Namboothiripad, an ancestor from 4-5 generations prior. The divine spirit of Devi, embedded in a Valkannadi (a mirror-like idol), was ceremoniously installed (Prathishta) in the temple’s sanctum sanctorum, leading to the consecration of the Madathikkavu Bhagavathi Temple as it stands today.