Ancient temples of Shri Bhadrakali facing northward are very rare in Kerala. Among them, the Paramara temple is important and popular. Old timers have been reminiscing many legendary events about this sacred temple and its supreme deity Bhagawati who was also known as Parambanar Kulangara Bhagawati and Paramara Grandma. An alien Brahmana during his travel reached Ernakulam and before commencing his morning prayers kept the idols of his worship at Parambanar Kulangara. After the prayer, the idol of the Goddess got fixed there. Consequent to the astrological providence a temple was built and the Goddess was consecrated there. This is today widely known as the Paramara Bhagawati more temple. Goddess of Paramara was born from the 3rd eye of the supreme God-head Shiva to annihilate the dreaded demon Raktabeejasura. The arrogant demon Raktabeejasura embodiment of all deadly evils, undefeatable even for the Devas, with the power conferred by Brahma, the procreator conquered the three worlds and performed his barbaric misrule to the tremor of the universe. His promiscuous profusion on the celestial damsels, his atrocities on the devas, and his horrendous hauntings of the pious devout and stick mortals all alike brought panic among the Gods and earthly beings. Wicked and wretched though he was, he could not be overpowered because of Brahma's boon, the potency of which was that no creation of the latter would be able to combat him. Another boon he obtained, after terrible penance unto Brahma himself, was that a drop of the demon's blood spilt would resurrect another of himself. A thousand drops spilt would amount to thousand such demons. Moved by the unanimous appeals of all the affected, Lord Shiva opened his third eye, from which emerged Shri Bhadrakali. In the combat that ensued, the Goddess lifted the demon holding the tuft on his head, spread her tongue to cover the entire war front and chopped off his head with her hand sword. The river of blood that cascaded from the demon's torso, streamed into her mouth. Paramara Bhagawsati has been the exclusive household deity worshipped by Cheranallur Kunchu Kartha, and his progeny, the rulers of the erstwhile Cheranallur province. Kottarathi Sankunni, a famous poet of yesteryears who authored "Aithihyamala", a conglomeration of legends has devoted one full legend to describe Kunchu Kartha. This illustrious family is now settled around the globe. During those days "Vela" and "Padayani", performing ritual arts, were allowed to enter the temple precincts only if sanction from Cheranallur Kartha was received. Those days cock-sacrifice and Guruthi were parts of the rituals and the temple was opened only at 2 in the afternoon on Bharani days. Thereafter "Garudan thookkam", another ritual art performed by Palakkappally Kurups was also enacted. The seventh day after Bharani was Guruthi. On the days of Revathi and Aswati stars, padayani and thookkam were performed respectively. The flag of the festival having been hoisted on the Uthram of the month Kumbha (February-March) the two sects belonging to the temple led the procession on Pooruruttathi and Uthrittathi days. Of these, the right to lead the Thalam (array of oil lamps) of the southern sect was conferred to Nambia Kurups while that was granted to Vadakkekarayil for the northern sect. The flag would be furled on Bharani day after the festival. Seven days thence are the Maha Guruthi. Chithira in the month of Meenam (March-April) is the auspicious birthday of the Goddess. Chanthattam (a special custom of pooja) and birthday feasts are special. One who applies the Chantu after adorning the Goddess received all opulence, it is believed. Chennas Vishnu Nambuthiri being the legislator of rituals, the temple has other deities like Shiva, and Ganapathy, within the interior and Brahmarakshas, Nagayakshi and Alunkal Bhagawati within the compound as demi-gods. The benefactress Goddess delivers all wishes to those who seek refuge unto her. Paramara temple is situated in the heart of Ernakulam city. 50 metres away from the Town railway station, opposite the town Hall, this temple is the easiest for any traveller to spot.