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the Devi as Saraswathi, Parvathi and Lakshmi in the morning, after Killing
the demon. She is said to have washed her sword in the Temple pond
behind the temple. The Devi of Aravukad temple is said to be the sister of
the Devi of Kannichakulangara and Kodungalloor. The Festival of this
Devi Temple starts in the Malayalam month of Meenum from Bharani to
Pooram for ten days. The Swarna Dhawajam is another attraction of this
famous temple. In this Devi Temple Pongala is performed as an offering.
In the Malayalam month of Makaram on the Makayiram day the Pongala
is celebrated. Aravukad Devi Temple is always throughed by devotees
coming from different parts of the country seeking the blessing of goddess Aravukad Amma. Aravukad Sreedevi Temple Punnapra, Alappuzha 688 004, Ph: 0477 2287655
Thrikkunnapuzha Dharmasastha Temple: Thrikkunnapuzha Gramam (village)
which extends from Pathiyankara to Pallana on both sides of the
Thrikkunnapuzha river, a tributary of Bharathapuzha and the Mahakshetra
(the great temple) exists at the apex centre. The archeological researches
have recorded that this abode had attained its glory centuries ago. The
abode of Sree Dharmasastha idol with wife and son in the temple is
known extensively in Kerala, and the fact that hundreds of devotees visits
the temple on pilgrimage stands as a testimony. This Dharmasastha
temple is also well known as Padinjare Pathinettampadi.
Varanad Devi Temple: The Varanad Devi Temple is a very Ancient Temple
situated on the North Eastern side of Chertala. It is about 3 kms from the
Chertala Transport bus stand. The Devi is represented as riding on the
Vethala after killing the demon Darika. The Holy Place is always througed
by devotees coming from different parts of the country seeking the Blessings of the goddess. The devotees of Varanad are very particular F