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Thoniyakavu Bhadrakali Temple

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Thoniyakavu temple
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The Thoniyakavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Bhadrakali, located in the village of Puthenpeedika in Kerala state, India. The temple is a classic example of the architectural style of Kerala. The temple participates in pooram at the Arattupuzha Pooram festival, which is held at the Arattupuzha Temple in the Thrissur District. The Pooram, also known as "Devamela," which means "a conglomeration of gods," has a massive attendance of deities from neighbourhood shrines. The Thoniyakavu temple has other deities: Vigneswara (ganapathi), Veerabadran, and Kandakarnan, who are placed in sub-shrines, as well as a shrine for the Rakshasas.This temple's deity is believed to be the sister deity of Thiruvanikavu Temple, situated near Peringottukara.

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Kanjany Perigottukara Road
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