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MANGALA
DEVI
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Prathishta: Devi
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Dist: Idukki
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Festival:
Chitra
Pournami Festival
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Description:
This
temple is considered as one amongst 108 durga temples which is
installed by Parasurama.
Mangala devi temple, the ancient temple is located 15 kms from
Thekkady. It lies hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak
1337 m above sea level.
The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture.
Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day.
The
peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the ghats
and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu. Permission to visit the area can
be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Thekkady.
Encapsuled in thick forests
this ancient temple atop a peak 1337m above the sea level is a revelation
of the traditional style of the grand architecture
of Kerala. It is situated about 15 km from Thekkady.
The access to the
temple remains cut off on all other days than the day of Chitra
Pournami Festival when there is
a heavy rush of devotees.
The peak also offers a scintillating view of the inclines of the Eastern
Ghats and hamlets of the contiguous State ‘Tamil Nadu’.
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A visit to the temple requires permission from wildlife warden. |
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