Kodikunnu Bhagavathi Temple, with its storied origins, is deeply intertwined with the mythic tale of Muthassiar Kavu Bagavathi, the primary deity of the nearby Muthassiar Kavu, also known as the "grandmother's temple. According to legend, the goddess and her three enchanting daughters, among them Kodikkunnathamma, were leisurely walking along the river on a warm summer night. During their stroll, the youngest daughter was captivated by the vibrant kanakkan community dance festival. The narrative goes on to suggest that her fascination with the festivities was so profound that she steadfastly refused to depart even after the event's conclusion. In response to her unwavering attachment, the goddess ordained more her as the guardian deity of the kanakkan community, thus giving birth to the Kanakkar Kavu. Subsequently, the remaining two sisters found themselves embroiled in a dispute after bearing witness to the ritualistic animal sacrifice. The younger sister was entirely absorbed in the ritual and chose to settle in Kodungallur, where such blood sacrifices were customary. Meanwhile, the elder sister chose to make her home in Kodikkunnu. The discord between the sisters was so intense that they ordered the temple doors to remain permanently closed in the direction facing Kodungallur. Consequently, both the Kanakkarkavu and Kodikkunnu Temples lack a southern entrance to this day.