Draft:Thiruvancheri kavu

Thiruvancheri kavu
Bhadra kali
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKannur
DeityBhadrakali, Shiva
Location
LocationKannur
StateKerala
Country India
Thiruvancheri kavu is located in Kerala
Thiruvancheri kavu
Thiruvancheri kavu, Kuthuparamba, Kannur, Kerala
Geographic coordinates11°49′56″N 75°33′17″E / 11.83217°N 75.55477°E / 11.83217; 75.55477
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
CompletedExact date unknown
Temple(s)One

Thiruvancheri kavu is located near Kuthuparamba, Kannur district,Kerala. It is a site of ancient worship where Shakteya rituals are performed. The temple is notable for its integration of Shakta and Shaiva traditions. It is one of the 13 Shakteya Temples in Kerala related to Kashmir Shaivism[1].[2][3] Kingdom of Kottayam rebuilt the temple 200 years ago after finding the destroyed remains. The deity is the family goddess of Pazhassi Raja of Kingdom of Kottayam.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Kashmir Tantrism". shaivism.net. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Text of the Vice-President's address during Rajanaka Puraskar ceremony held at KTDC Samudra, Kovalam Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala". Press Information Bureau Government of India. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ "A Journey through 13 Abodes of Rurujit Kali". indica.today. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Sri Thiruvanchery Kaavu". Tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Vice President emphasizes the need to explore and rediscover our traditional knowledge systems".

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