Kerala Mookambika Sree
Mulavallikav Devi Temple is considered as one of the most important devi
temples among the 108 durga temples (77th) believed to have been consecrated by
the legendary warrior Parasurama who is also credited with creating the state of
kerala.
The Mulavallikav Devi (soyambhu) Temple known as Mulavallikav Saraswathi Temple, Koratty Devi Temple and also known as "Kerala
Mookambika Shetram" (Kerala mookambika Temple) because of whatever
mulavallikav devi pooja vidhi all are same in Kollur Mookambika Devi Temple.
The presiding deity is
bhagavathy and is worshipped in Three different forms Durga, Saraswathi and
Lakshmi Goddess Durga is the main deity of this centuries this temple.
The devi is here in her with sankha, chakra, gadha and padmam.
Mulavallikav devi is believed to be “Sarvabeeshtapradhayini” (one who grants
all wishes). Pilgrims who prays with sincerely and with utmost devotion will be
blessed with health, wealth and all. Mulavallikav Devi is unique among
the Hindu gods and goddesses as she embodies the powers of Mahalaxmi,
Saraswathi and Mahakali merged into one as Adiparashakthi. Soyambu
Linga (self manifested phallus) of Mulavallikav Temple represents both Purusha
(male) and Sakthi (female). Mulavallikav Devi Temple is one of the most hallowed
shrines for hindus in kerala. It is one of the holiest Siddhi Temple
(abode of mystic powers) of the kerala today. Mulavallikav devi is an
embodiment of all divine powers. So she can be worshiped in any form.
Mulavallikavu Devi as Saraswathty is patron Goddess of education
and fine arts. Mulavallikav devi can be propitiated for progress in education
and accomplishment in fine arts. Also Mulavallikav Devi as Mahalakshmi is the
Goddess of wealth. So Devi can be worshiped for progress in business and
profession.
According to the legends,
lord parasurama created the land between gokarna and kanyakumari. Lord
parasurama the sixth incarnation of lord vishnu was the son of sage jamadagni
and renuka. As a mark of repentance for shatriya nigraha sin, parasurama meditated
at gokarna and invoked lord varuna (the lord of the oceans). Parasurama asked
him for a boon to absolve himself of the sins he had committed, he wanted to
donate some land to the brahmins. There was no land available because he
already donated the whole land he obtained by the 21 round shatriya nigraha to
sage kashyapa. Lord varuna told parasurama that he would give him as much land
as he wished. He told him to fling his parasu (axe) from where he stood at
gokarna. The land from gokarna till the point where the axe landed would be
given to him was the boon that lord varuna promised him. The throw of the `axe'
from gokarna to kanyakumari created kerala. Parasurama donated this land to the
brahmins and settled brahmins there in 64 gramams or villages. 32 out of
the 64 gramams are in the Tulu speaking region (in between gokarnam and
perumpuzha) and the remaining 32 grammams are in the malayalam speaking
region(in between perumpuzha and kanyakumari) in kerala. After the creation of
these gramams, parasurama had consecrated 108 shiva temples and 108 durga
temples for the well-being and prosperity of the people in kerala . The names
of these temples were given in the famous 108 Durgalaya Nama Stothra and 108
shivalaya nama stothra.
In the time of parasurama
kshetra yatra Load Parasurama have been consecrated 108 durgalaya and 108
Shivalaya's . One of the place is Koratty, Lord parasurama see in the centre
of bamboo trees the chaithanya of adhiparasakthi (Rajarajeshwari) in rock
coming from earth (soyambhu) and a thirthakulam also. Lord parasurama
told to raja to create a temple for Adhi Parasakthi. The raja created a
big temple urazhama given to a brahmana ellam and the temple security
charge givan tharamel parnikkar (Tharamel Kalari). The temple brahmanas
conducted special poojas to lord adhiparasakthi. The devi is here in her with
sankha, chakra, gadha and padmam. Mulavallikav devi is believed to be
“Sarvabeeshtapradhayini” (one who grants all wishes). Pilgrims who prays with
sincerely and with utmost devotion will be blessed with health, wealth and all.
The special thing is everyday after athazha pooja all piligrims get a special
prasadam (ayurveda kashayam). Devi don't like any type of elephent use devi's
daily procession in temple compound. So the raja make a radham for
use for devi's daily procession. That is in kerala's first radham for
devi's daily procession. After the longtime a big war against raja temple fully
distroyed. At the same time bhramana ellam left from here to unknown place.
Then Urazhama charge raja given to pappat ellam. Now Temple managed by
Mulavallikavu Devi Temple Trust under Kerala Shetra Samrakshana
Samithi.
Koratty is a village of about 10 square kilometers in area at the
western side of sahiya parvatham , South Angamaly West Iranikulam and
North Chalakudy. The temple situated at koratty padijaremuri (koratty west )
which is the actual heart of koratty , near famous Koratty Shithikandapuram
Mahadeva Temple. And also one of the Vishu Temple Thirunarayanapuram
Vishnu Temple. It is 5 km away from national highway Koratty and
infopark and 2 km from national highway Pongam.