Thattayil Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple

Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple
Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple
Location in Kerala
Name
Proper name Orippurathu Bhagavathy Kshetram
Malayalam ഒരിപ്പുറത്തു ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം
Geography
Coordinates 9°12′35″N 76°44′08″E / 9.2098241°N 76.7354572°E / 9.2098241; 76.7354572Coordinates: 9°12′35″N 76°44′08″E / 9.2098241°N 76.7354572°E / 9.2098241; 76.7354572
Country India
State Kerala
Location Thattayil, Pathanamthitta
Culture
Primary deity Devi
Architecture
Architectural styles Traditional Kerala style

Orippurathu Bhagavathy Temple (Malayalam: ഒരിപ്പുറത്തു ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം) is an ancient Hindu temple in Thattayil, Pathanamthitta District of Kerala. The main dirty of the temple is Goddess Kali. And there are sub deities including Lord Ganesha, Lord Krishna, Naga Rajav, Naga Yakshi, Rekshassu, Yogeeshwaran, Yakshi Amma and Madan Swamy. It is administrating by Orippurathu Bhagavathi Dewaswom under an elected committee from 7 temple divisions (wards) known as Kara. Also, there are other nominees from the original family of the temple and from another group. It is believed that Orippurathamma is the sister of Ezhamkulathamma (famous temple is located near to Adoor). Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple has another associate temple named "Cherilayam Temple. It is considered as the origin place of Orippurathamma. Cherilayam Temple is located at Pongalady kara of Thattayil premises. There are no deities there. But there is presence of Lord Kali and Lord Ayyappa. Cherilayam Temple is also under the administration of OBD.

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References

    "The Hindu News - Thookam held at Orippurathu temple". Chennai, India. 2011-04-08. Retrieved 2011-07-24. 

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