As per history, the temple
belonged to Kanippayyur Mana, and later it was managed by Kozhupattu Nair. The
temple is now managed by a committee of local people. As per local belief,
Cheerankulangara Bhagavathi is the deity of 14 desams. The Cheeram Kulangara
pooram is famous for the participation of nearly 60 caparisoned elephants. The
annual festival is held in the Kumbh month. Nearly 22 groups from Chemmannor,
Kanippayyur and Arthatu arrive in procession with caparisoned elephants. Cheeramkulam
temple, also known as Cheeram Kulangara Bhagavathi temple, is located at
Anaikkal near Kunnamkulam, Thrissur district, Kerala. The main deity worshipped
in the temple is Bhagavathy with Nanadurga Sankalpam.