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Foundation YearSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther SpecialitySPECIAL POOJA FOR THIS "Kaumaaree Pooja" -to Overcome Marriage Barriers
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4 km from Thrissur Sri Vadakkumnath Temple Thrissur Kerala. Further south, on the Thrissur-Iringalakuda road, Kanimangalam is 1 1⁄4 km from the Sri Valialukal Bhagavathy Temple. Chiiyaram Ollukkav Saptamatrika Temple is one of the rare concept septamatrika temple in Kerala, with the centuries-old Sri Chamundidevi as the main deity, located in the scenic Chiiyaram area, 11⁄2 km west of Chiiyaram junction on the Thrissur-Eranakulam road, Kerala.
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Makiryam Nakshatra in the month of Makara is celebrated here as a sacred day. On that day and on Pathamudayam, special pujas led by the temple tantri with brahma kalasha , and other special pujas are performed here on Illamnira and Navaratri days as a celebration. Apart from the last two years during the Kovid period, Navaham reading is regularly conducted under the leadership of famous yajnacharyas, Sri Ayyappan lamp, and food offering is done with the help of local people. Ayilya Pooja is also performed as an offering for Nagapreethi on Ayilyam day of every month.
Ashtadravya Mahaganapati Homam is also performed in the month of Karkitam as an offering to Lord Vigneshwara. On Tiruvathira day in the month of Dhanum, Athira Pooja and Tiruvathirakali are staged along with other ceremonies under the leadership of Matru Samiti. A cultural gathering and artistic programs like music and tritta-dances are held on the Nawaha closing day.
- Alankar of Deity
In this centuries-old temple, in the main sanctum, Mathrishala, apart from the main deity Sri Chamundidevi, the idols of Indrani, Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, Kaumaari, and Varahi, Sri Veerabhadra is enshrined in the north-east side of the sanctum and Sri Ganapati is enshrined in the south-east. Sri Karthyayanidevi also stands as an invisible presence in Mathrishala. Also, within the enclosure itself, Sri Vinayaka is enshrined in the southwest corner, Sri Parameswara in the northwest corner, and Sri Dharmashasta in the southwest outside the enclosure, and Naga deities are separately enshrined. On the northeast side stands the temple guardian deity.
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
In this temple where Nityanivedya and Trikala Puja is held, special pooja and offerings are made to Sapta Matrika on three Fridays. Awaari Puja, which is performed on three Fridays, is very popular. Devotees flock to this temple even from far-off places to perform "pooja to Goddess Aumari by offering Mullapoo, betel leaves, and saffron material on three Fridays for solving problems for those who are facing obstacles in marriage and problems in married life" due to various reasons.
Their experience shows that they get success in prayer within a short period of time. Many astrologers from other districts are coming to Ollukav Saptamatri Kshetra with offering charts for problem-solving.Offerings to DeityAlso Udayastamana Puja, Trikala Puja, Poomudal, Chuthuvilak, Tulabharam, Ottayappa to Lord Ganesha, Palpayasam, Sarkarapayasam, Ellupayasam, Avil Payasam, Sapta Matrinivedya, also offering eggs, sandalwood chartal, Ganapati Homa, Umamaheswara Pooja, Shaniswara Pooja, Mrityunjayahoma, Neyabhishekam etc. are performed. "The flower covering ceremony here is very special for auspiciousness and sorrow relief"
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