Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy temple is one of the ancient and famous Mahakshetras of Kerala. This shrine is the foremost in the Bhadrakali temples.  This temple is located at Angadippuram in Malappuram District.  The temple stands prominently on top of a hillock with an attractive look and majestic appearance.  The scenic beauty, the bliss of solitude and the mental peace imparted by this place will never be in the mind of a devotee who has at least been once to this place. From Perintalmanna town in Malappuram District, it is only 3 km. by road to this temple and within walkable distance from Angadippuram Railway Station in more the Shornur-Nilambur line. It can also be approached from Pattambi in the Shornur - Mangalore line by a good road via Perintalmanna. The temple is visible from the main road itself. King Mandhatha of the Surya Dynasty ruled the country for a long period.  He then gave away the Kingdom to his successors and chose to meditate on lord Siva and attain the Lord’s feet at the end.  Siva was pleased with his penance and appeared before the king and offered him any boon.  The king prayed to the Lord for an idol to worship till his death.  Siva gave him the most holy Siva Linga at Kailas, which was too dear to him and which used to be worshipped by Parvathy and then disappeared. Carrying the Siva Linga on his head Mandhatha started his downward journey from Kailas and reached the hill now known as Thirumandham- kunnu. The surroundings attracted the king. Feeling the idol on his head heavy he placed it on the ground and immediately the Linga got stuck to the earth. Lord Siva had gifted the Linga to the King when his consort Parvathy was away for her bath.  When Parvathy turned up for worship the Siva Linga was not there.  She got upset. On enquiry, she knew that it was presented to King Mandhatha, by her husband. Being too much attached to it she wanted the Linga back. Siva told her that he had no objection to her trying to get it back. Parvathy ordered Bhadrakali and a host of Bhoothas to rush up and get back the Sivalingam from the King. With the army of Bhootas Kali reached the northern slope of Thirumandha hill. The brightness emitted by the Linga installed by Mandhatha was so great that it dazzled the eyes of Kali and the Bhoothas and they were unable to move up the hill.  So, they started throwing up the weapons from the foot of the hill. The ascetics attending Mandhatha were unarmed but tried to defend themselves with whatever things they had. These being insufficient to protect them they plucked Aattanga nuts from the Creeper plants which were available in plenty and threw them at the enemy.  Because of the power of Lord Siva and the mantra Power of Mandhatha, the nuts got changed into arrows instantly. Kali and her Bhootas could not resist them. The fight lasted for 15 days. Expecting defeat Mahamaya took her Viswaroopa. She had an elephant in one ear and a lion in the other as earrings. Seeing this form the ascetics felt senseless.  When Mahamaya in this form reached the hill top Mandhata was also helpless. He embraced the Siva Linga.  Kali tried to capture it by force. In the struggle that followed the Linga got split into two. In the Jyothis that arose from its Thrimurthees (Brahma, Vishnu and Siva) Parvathy appeared on the spot. Parvathy told Mandhatha: “This idol is very dear to me. Still, I do not want to take it away from you against the wishes of my husband.  Separation from it is also difficult for me. So, I will enter that Linga and remain here forever.  My daughter Kali is not different from me.  Actually, she came here first. Let her also be installed near me facing north and have all poojas and festivals performed.”  So, saying Parvathy disappeared into the idol.  This spot is the Sreemoolasthanam. The Sivalinga here is still in a split condition.  Its position is below the Peedham and Prabhamandalam and can be seen only during Abhisheka before the Ushapooja and Malarnivedia to the deity. As ordered by Parvathy, Bhagavathy with Sapthamathrukkal, Veerabhadran and Ganapathy were installed facing north. This is called Mathrusala. Pooram, Pattu and all such festivals are intended for this Goddess. Sree Parvathy appeared facing west. The installation of Siva Linga at Sreemoolasthanam was facing east. The important festivals at Thirumandhamkunnu are Kalampattu from Vrishchikam Ist to the Pooram festival in Meenam extending for 11 days with Aarattu from Makayiram star.