Upadevathas
Bhuvaneswari
The Bhagawathy
of this temple is Durga Devi with
sankh and
varam on the
right hand and
chakram and
abhayam on the left hand. The
deity is seated facing the west.
Bhuvanam means Universe and
Easwari
is Ruler. Goddess Bhuvaneswari is the Universal Mother and Ruler of the
Universe. The popular form of worship of Goddess Durga is that of lighting
the Lamp of lime on Tuesdays and Fridays during Rahu kaalam. Cut a lime
into two halves. Squeeze the juice and invert the lime halves by pushing
the skin side in. Pour ghee or oil. Insert a cotton wick. Light the
lime lamp and recite the Durga Gayathri and Durga Sooktham. The kind-hearted
mother will bless her devotees with happiness and prosperity.
Kumkumam
Aadal, Pattu Charthal and
Archana are the main offerings to
the Bhagawathy. Bhagawathy seva is done for obtaining the Blessings of Devi
for removal of obstacles, gaining success and prosperity.
Ayyappa
Sastha
or Ayyappa is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The deity
is positioned on the north eastern side facing the west and here the lord
is believed to be Vana Sastha on his pulivahanam.During the Mandala season
the Ayappa devotees arrive at the temple for wearing the ceremonial
Mala
(malayidal) and
Kettu-nira. Neeranjanam, Elluthiri, Archana, Ney-vilakku,
Ney-payasam and
Ellu-payasam are the main offerings to Ayappa.
Lord Ayyappa is the presiding diety of Sani Graha. Worshiping load Ayyappa
is beleived to be the best practice for removing sanidosha and attain peace
and prosperity.
Nagaraja and Nagayakshi
Puranas recite that
Kerala which was the abode of Nagadevathas was granted to Parashurama by
the Naga Devathas who in turn gave it to brahmins who were persecuted in
other lands. For this reason Nagaraja and Naga devathas are placed at a special
position in all temples in Kerala. Nagaraja is King of Snakes and Nagayakshi
is the divine consort of Lord Nagaraja.
Manjalppodi Aadal, Neerum Paalum,
Pattu Charthal, Paalabhishekam, and
Palppayasam are the offerings
to Nagaraja and Nagayakshi.
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