DIETY – LORD DURGA
HISTORY
The important Hindu shrine of Goddess Mridanga Saileshwari is housed in Mridanga Saileshwari Temple, Muzhakkunnu, Kannur district, Kerala, India. The goddess is considered a powerful manifestation of Shakti. According to local legends and traditions, the temple has a history dating back several centuries. With its traditional Kerala architecture and vibrant festivals, it has emerged as an important spiritual and cultural centre for devotees. The temple attracts pilgrims from different parts of Kerala and beyond who come to seek divine blessings, while its historical significance, religious customs, and rich cultural heritage make it a revered place of worship.
FESTIVALS
The major festival celebrated in the Mridanga saileshwari Temple at Kannur is known as the “Makaravilakku Festival”. This colorful festival normally falls in the mid-January month and attracts lots of devotees and tourists. It consists of traditional rituals, many-colored processions, and cultural programs that reflect the great religious and cultural tradition of the temple. Special poojas, offerings, and festive gatherings are the hallmarks of this festival and give a festive atmosphere, further strengthening its importance in the local society.
FAMOUS AS
One of the major items offered at the Mridanga saileshwari Temple in Kannur includes rice and coconut, which the devotees offer regularly as part of their worship. This offering has deep symbolic meaning: purity, sustenance, gratitude. Rice stands for prosperity and plenty, while the coconut is the holy symbol of devotion and selflessness. It is in offering these that the devotees receive the divine blessings of Goddess Mridanga saileshwari, manifesting their reverence and dedication to the spiritual practices.
Location – Kannur
PRAYER
സര്വ മംഗള മംഗല്യേ
ശിവേ സര്വാര്ത്ഥ സാധികേ
ശരണ്യേ ത്രയംബകേ ഗൗരീ
നാരായണീ നമോസ്തുതേ