Originally a sacred grove known as Padaparambakavu, the Sree Vadakurumbakavu Temple in Thiroor, Thrissur district, began as a simple shrine with the deity placed beneath a tree. During the reign of the Zamorin of Kozhikode, who ruled Cochin for five years with Thrissur as his capital, the site gained importance after a decisive victory in battle. The Zamorin, attributing his success to the blessings of the Devi, initiated the construction of a temple with a Sreekovil and Mukha Mandapam. However, it remained incomplete due to continued wars. Later, in 1850, after attacks by the Mysore army led by Sardar Khan damaged the temple, local villagers took
more the initiative to renovate it. They built the Valiyambalam, Chuttambalam, and later added the Nadapura and Gopurams. Today, the temple is renowned for its traditional flower and vegetable offerings and remains a significant spiritual centre in the region.
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