Prathishta / Presiding Deity : Siva - Parvathy
Upadevatha / Sub Deities : Lord Siva, Bhadra, Nagaraja, Rakshas and Yekshiamma
District: Pathanamthitta
Thaluk: Mallappally
Panchayath: Anicadu
Thanthri: Brahmasree Akkeeraman Kalidasa Bhattathiri
Trustee: xx
Anikkattilammakshethram is a Hindu Temple situated in Anicadu Village, 3.5 km from Mallappally in Pathanamthitta district in the southern part of Kerala, India. Here, Adiparasakthi Sivan and benign Parvathi are worshiped with equal significance in one Sreekovil, which is one of the rarest of its kind in Kerala. Agnimahakalan and Agniyekshi are symbolized in these idols, each measuring about 4 feet and installed side by side. The demon-shaped Lord Shiva (Kiratha) has bow and arrow in His arms and Parvati has sword in Her hand. The temple, situated by the bank of river Manimala, is estimated to have come into existence around 1600 years ago during the early days of Edapally dynasty. Apart from the Deities in the main Sreekovil, there are Lord Siva, Bhadra, Nagaraja, Rakshas and Yekshiamma in the sub-abodes in the courtyard.Anikkattilamma temple is the abode of the goddess, who is the supreme preserver and destroyer. She cares her devotees like a mother does her children. For the devotees, Anikkattilamma is supreme power, capable of delivering all the wishes of her devotees. Several women devotees testify the supreme power of this shrine, and tell you how Anikkattilamma has blessed them with progeny and wishes of bountiful life
The presiding deity of this temple is Siva & Parvathy. In this temple, Adiparasakthi
Sivan and benign Parvathi with equal significance in one Sreekovil is one of the
rarest of its kind in Kerala. Agnimahakalan and Agniyekshi are symbolized in these
idols, each measuring about 4 ft and installed side by side. The demon-shaped Lord
Siva (Kiratha) has bow and arrow in His arms and Parvathi has sword in Her hand.
The temple, situated by the bank or river Manimala , is estimated to have come into
existence around 1600 years ago during the early days of Edappally dynasty.
Apart from the Deities in the main Sreekovil, there are Lord Siva, Bhadra, Nagaraja,
Rekshas and Yekshiamma in the sub-abodes in the courtyard. The ever-flowering Kanikonna
in the courtyard of the temple gives flower-offerings everyday to the Lords in all
seasons throughout the year.
The Thalathil Bhagavathy temple, ancient customarily related to the Siva Parvathi
temple, is situated nearby. Santhana Gopala Vishnu and Sreechakram are the main
idols here. The other sub deities are Ganapathy, Sastha, Bramharekshas, Nagaraja,
Nagayekshi, Bhuvaneswary, fore-fathers, etc.
Festivals The Pongala Pooja is held on the day of Pooram during the month of Kumbham. The yearly festival (Utsavam) is celebrated for eight days during the month of Kumbham and concludes on the day of Pooram star. Anikkattilammayku pongala is the most reputed festival of this temple, which attracts devotees from all parts of kerela. Thousands of women devotees throng together on the day of Pongala with their offerings to the Goddess and to seek blessings. The festival commences on Rohini day of Malayalam month Makaram-Kumbham (February-March).Pongala festival is an eight-day long festival and on the 8th day of the festival is the famous Pongala. On that day, Thousands of women throng to the temple to offer pongala in earthen pots. Pongala is a rice porridge, which boils over. The rush of women is so intense that the Pongala ground spreads outside the temple premises and into the public roads. Women offer pongala in a radius of about 2 km, essentially turning the whole of pullukuthy and kavanalkadavu into the holy grounds for the women to offer Pongala. No number of words can do justice to frenzy of the day's festivities, which wholly belongs to women devotees.Devotees from all parts of India come and bow before the all powerful goddess, seeking an end to their afflictions and to receive blessings. The temple is just 4 km from the main town of Mallappally and is located at a rural-looking area, although the surroundings are highly urbanized The Pongala 2016 Festival begins on 16 February 2015 and concludes on 23 februvay2015. Ponkala festival celebrated annually at the renown of Anikkattilamma Temple. Pongala Mahotsavam is not only celebrated in, the whole world is awaiting for the holy ceremony and every devotees will pray to the Devi to bless them to be a part of it.
The yearly festival (Utsavam) is being celebrated for eight (8) days during the
month of Kumbham (ME) concluding on the day of Pooram star which is believed to
be the Devi’s birth day.
Ponkala, Thrisula Pooja, Narangavilakk, Ganapathy Homam, Kadumpayasam, Chuttuvilakk, Ankicharth and Chandanamcharth are main offerings in this temple.
Pongala Pooja : On the day of Pooram in the month of Kumbham. To find solutions
to a lot of problems in our day to day life
Naranga Vilakku : On every Friday. An offering done by women for a happy married
life.
Thrisoola Pooja : On every Saturday. This has been found to be very effective in
resolving very serious personal problems and there by ensure peace of mind. The
presence of Krishna Parunth during the pooja is a regular divine phenomenon.
Annadanam :Conducted on Fridays and Saturdays is an offering of high sacred value.
The regular offerings are Therali, Kadumpayasam, Neipayasam, Arunazhipayasam, Ellupayasam,
Chuttuvilakku, etc.
Morning
5.30 am - Temple Opening
10.00 am - Temple Closing (Sunday to Thursday)
12.00 pm - Temple Closing (Friday & Saturday)
Evening
5.30 pm - Temple Opening
8.00 pm - Temple Closing
Anikkattilamma Devi Temple, Noorommavu P.O, Mallappally,
e-mail: anikkattilamma@redifmail.com
Phone : 0469 2685068
Temple is 4kms towards from Mallappally town in Pathanamthitta District. Anikkattilammakshethram is reached through the towns of Mallappally and Karukachal by road. People who come from Southern Kerala go through Tiruvalla Mallappally and Pullukuthy. However the people coming from Northern Kerala go through Kottayam, Karukachal and Noorommavu.
