Why is Guruthi pooja performed?

At the time of the Guruthi pooja, the people who are thought to be under the influence of an evil spirit are brought to the Kizhakkavu temple. People also perform the Guruthi pooja to relieve themselves from great burdens and anxieties, and pray for a peaceful and prosperous life.

What is Guruthi Pooja in chottanikkara?

The Chottanikkara (correction of Jyotiannakkara) Devi Temple is a famous temple of mother goddess Bhagavati. She is a form of Durga. Guruthi pooja is a ritual done at late evening to invoke goddess Mahakali. Earlier ‘Guruthi Pooja’ was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed every day.

Who is bhagavathi Amman?

Bhagavathy Amman Temple is a sacred shrine, located on Sannathy Street in Kanyakumari. As a retort to his evils, devas worshipped goddess Parvati or Sati who then appeared as a young virgin girl (Kanya Kumari) to vanquish the demon. One day Banasura tried to woo the Devi to marry him.

Who made chottanikkara Temple?

Kannappan
The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is believed to be about 1500 years old. Legend has it that the temple was built in the midst of a dense jungle by a forest-dweller called Kannappan. Kannappan was a doting father who loved his young daughter.

What is raktha pushpanjali?

Raktha Pushpanjali for health, protection from enemies and fulfilment of desires. Trimadhuram for knowledge, Annadanam for prosperity and fulfilment of desires. Devotees wear Thakidu, Elas, etc. for self protection. Melsanthi performs pujas, by chanting sacred mantras.

Is pants allowed in chottanikkara Temple?

Men need to be in dhoti or pants only. No upper clothing. Women need to wear a Saree or a salwar kameez. Pants, shorts, skirts are not allowed.

Is Kanyakumari a Parvati?

Devi is also known as Shrī Bāla Bhadra or Shrī Bāla. She is popularly known as “Shakti” (Adi Parashakti) “Devi”….

Devi Kanya Kumari
Tamil தேவி கன்யா குமாரி transl. The Adolescent Goddess
Affiliation Adi Parashakti, Parvati
Abode Southern tip of India

Who built Kanyakumari temple?

The temple is dedicated to the patron deity of the land Devi Kumari. The temple is said to have been built around 3000 years ago by Parashurama, and is also one of the Shakthi Peethas that are spread across various locations in the country.

Which district is chottanikkara Temple?

Chottanikkara is also a part of urban agglomeration of City of Cochin/Kochi. The famous Chottanikkara temple is situated in this town….Chottanikkara.

Chottanikkara ചോറ്റാനിക്കര
Coordinates:9.933°N 76.391°ECoordinates:9.933°N 76.391°E
Country India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam

What should we give for Thulabharam?

Conducting the ‘thulabharam’ ritual without making any wish to the deity is considered ideal. ‘Thulabharam’ was in the news after Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered the ritual with lotus flowers at Sree Krishna Temple in Guruvayur.

What is the old name of Kanyakumari?

Cape Comorin
In 1656, the Dutch East India company conquered Portuguese Ceylon from the Portuguese East Indies, and the name eventually corrupted to “Comorin” and was called Cape Comorin during British rule in India. The city was later renamed Kanyakumari by the Government of India and the Government of Madras.

What was the old name of Chennai?

Madras Patnam
Chennai, originally known as Madras Patnam, was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore. The capital of the province was Kancheepuram.

What do you need to know about Guruthi Puja?

The ritual includes “tharpana” of “Guruthi” (creamed mixture of Turmeric, slaked lime and other pooja ingredients) on the decorated frame and “Gandhakam” is sprinkled on fire to ward off evil-spirits during the course of puja. Devotees are requested to make advance bookings for this puja. It requires seven days Vrutham before performing the puja.

Which is the most powerful puja of Rajarajeswari Devi?

Guruthi puja is considered as one of the “supreme” way of worshiping Goddess Rajarajeswari Devi. This is the most powerful puja to remove all obstacles and evil forces against one’s life. Guruthi puja is done at night 9:00pm on the north side of the temple under “Pala maram” (Biological name – Alstonia scholaris).

What kind of drums are used in Guruthi Puja?

This pooja is accompanied by traditional drums (chenda). The ritual includes “tharpana” of “Guruthi” (creamed mixture of Turmeric, slaked lime and other pooja ingredients) on the decorated frame and “Gandhakam” is sprinkled on fire to ward off evil-spirits during the course of puja.

How is the pooja done in Vazhappully temple?

This pooja is accompanied by traditional drums (chenda). The ritual includes “tharpana” of “Guruthi” (creamed mixture of Turmeric, slaked lime and other pooja ingredients) on the decorated frame and “Gandhakam” is sprinkled on fire to ward off evil-spirits during the course of puja. Devotees are requested to make advance bookings for this puja.