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Chiravarampathukavu Bhagavathi Temple

Bhagavathi temple near Kunnamkulam whose February festival brings out more than 75 elephants

01 — The story

Chiravarampathukavu Temple is a shrine to Bhagavathi, the mother goddess, who is among the most widely worshipped deities in Kerala. It stands at Aruvayi, Pazhanji, close to the town of Kunnamkulam.

The temple is known above all for its yearly festival, held on the second Sunday of Kumbham, which falls in February. More than 35 local committees take part in organising the celebrations, and upwards of 75 elephants join in.

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02 — About

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We’re still writing about Chiravarampathukavu Bhagavathi Temple: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.