Asrita Vatsala, Ishtavarpradayani, Karunamayi Panamattamma, bowing down to the divine will of Umamaheswara and Kiratha Murthy, showers blessings on her devoted followers, granting them marital bliss and a connection to the temple's rich historical background. Nestled in the bosom of the eastern bald hills of Kottayam district, the quaint village of Panamattam lies in a blissful blanket of lush greenery, untouched by the tumult of civilization. The history and legends surrounding Panamattam have seen it evolve in harmony with nature. It is said that once, the Tampuran (local ruler) visited the Chengannur Math for no apparent reason. During this visit, he desired to acquire a vast expanse more of fertile soil in the highlands, where huge trees grew tall. Tampuran was enchanted by this forested area, which belonged to the Edapalli Swarupam. Amidst this forest stood a temple dedicated to Chaitanya Devi. To the south of the temple is Kiratha Murthy, depicted with his wives. Kiratha Murthy, weary from a long hunt, arrived at Panamattam and was so captivated by the land that he did not wish to leave. On that very day, Tampuran met with the lord of Edapalli and informed him of Urakath Nair, the landowner, who had denied his request for tender coconuts to quench his thirst. The ancients say that this village was named Panamattam because the land was purchased by weighing gold coins. Over time, the name Panamattam evolved to Panamattam. As time passed, Brahmins and royals migrated to this area, clearing the forests to convert them into farmland. The temple's significance grew, lamps were installed, and daily pujas (rituals) began. The name Panamattam became firmly etched in the memories of the ancestors due to the prosperity brought by its fertile farmlands and rice cultivation. Panamattam Sree Bhagavathi Temple is the sacred shrine at the heart of this serene and beautiful countryside. The divine presence residing in this thousand-year-old temple, with its many unique features, is too profound to be fully described. It is believed that Arjuna, one of the Pandavas, was drawn to the small temple and its surroundings as he looked down from Vanchimalakunn, where the Pandavas are said to have lived during their exile. Arjuna immediately went to the temple, gathered the children playing nearby, worshipped the deity, and saw the presence of Lord Mahadeva in the form of Kiratha. It is believed that Umamaheswara, who stood in the northwest corner of the temple, summoned the powers of Umamaheswara and settled in the southern part of the temple. Vigneshvara (Ganesha) resides in the southwest corner of this sacred space. Outside the Nalampalam (temple courtyard), Goddess Durga resides in the northwest corner, while Bhuthan and Shasta reside immediately to the north. A stone inscription states that in the year 967, Karakar renovated the shrine. The temple was built with cut stone in 1119. It is also recorded that a renovation was carried out in 1125 after the temple had fallen into a dilapidated state due to age. Panamattam Bhagavathi Temple is one of the rare temples with two shrines. Shiva and Parvati are worshipped together in the form of Kiratha in the southern shrine, Bhadrakali in the northern shrine, Ganapati in the Kannimula in the south-west, Rakshas in the south-west within the wall, Sri Durga in the northwest, and Dharmashasta and Bhuthana in the north. On the west side of the temple is the Shrimulasthan, and on the northeast side is the Sarpakava (serpent grove). This temple is renowned for the Umamaheshwara Puja, attracting unmarried individuals who come to perform the Puja and pray for marital blessings. Many people, even from distant places, visit the temple for this purpose. The temple is located in Kottayam district, 35 km east of Ponkunnam town, 6 km along the Pala road, and 2 km away from Koorali, near the Government Higher Secondary School.