Sree Kothakulangara Bhavathy Temple holds a significant place in the temple town of Guruvayoor, located in Paluvai. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess, who is revered as the presiding deity of eight surrounding areas. According to legends, the worship of this Goddess dates back to ancient times when a devoted pilgrim from outside Kerala carried the effulgence of the Goddess on his umbrella during his pilgrimage. After offering prayers at the Guruvayoor temple, the pilgrim embarked on a journey towards the south. When he reached Paluvai, he stopped by a pond to refresh himself and rest before continuing his journey.Leaving his umbrella and clothes more on the banks of the pond, the pilgrim encountered an unexpected situation. His umbrella got stuck, seemingly refusing to accompany him any further. Realizing that the effulgence of the Devi desired to remain at that spot, he decided to establish a small temple there. With utmost devotion, he consecrated the Goddess and devoted himself to worshipping her. This event, known as Kuda Kuth, is commemorated during the temple's festival and is carried out by the Mullapuzhakkal family.Over time, the ownership of the temple passed on to the Punnathoor Royal family. However, when the royal family lost its power many centuries later, the local community took up the responsibility of managing the temple. Various sub-committees from different areas also contribute to the management of the temple's festivals. In March 2000, the temple underwent a renovation of its ancient structure, followed by a re-consecration ceremony. The festival of Pooram is celebrated in the Melekavu on the Bharani star of the Malayalam month of Kumbham and on the Karthika star in the Kezhekavu. On the day of Bharani star, captivating performances such as Ivarkali and Kolkali take place on ten stages throughout the night. The performers are selected from specific households belonging to ten communities residing in the eight surrounding areas. Dedicated practice sessions for these performances are conducted in specially erected pandals. On the designated day, the performers are ceremoniously brought to the temple in a grand procession accompanied by instrumental music. The temple holds a significant role in preserving this ancient performance tradition. On the day of Karthika star, thousands of devotees flock to witness the arrival of numerous images of deities like Kali, Karinkali, Thira, Puthran, Kaala, Kuthira, etc., at the Thazhekavy. The Mullapuzhakkal family takes the lead in organizing these events and ensuring their success.