The Devi temples of Kerala are related to Kodungalloor Amma who is supposed to be Kannaki, the Heroine of the story of Chilappathikaram. This Palapettykavu is also closely related to Kodungalloor Bhagavathy temple in various ways. Between Guruvayoor and Kodungalloor on the National Highway 17 near Edamattom Palapetty curve this temple is situated. Soon after the consecration of the Kodungalloor temple idol, here also the idol was consecrated. The wood of jack fruit tree has been used for making the idols of Kodungalloor, Palapetty and Kumaranchira and the root, the trunk and the upper portions of the tree have been used for the
more purpose. The idols are of the same size, shape and artistry of sculptures as described in the documents. The mastery of ancient sculpture is conveyed through these idols. Even without the modern facilities they were able to carve out of single, heavy stones the figures of Dwarapalakas and other idols all-round the 'Sree Kovil' which attract the attention of the devotees. This Devi temple is different because the Devi is facing the western side. It is believed to be to see thousand and one (1001) oceans daily. In the Thrissur district few temples conduct puppet show (Tholpavakuthu) and this temple is the foremost among them.
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