ABOUT

Puthiyakavil Devi Temple is a family temple of Kalloorath family. This temple is related to Moothedathu Devi Temple at Vaikom. The back story co-relation is that the grandfather of Gowri Kuttapan (eldest member Kalloorath family) was a loyal believer of Moothedathu Devi. He was also the velichappadu of Moothedathu Devi Temple. The following generation did not take the position of Velichapaadu, so after the Grandfather's death, Gowri Kuttapan rooted his sword.After her marriage with Kuttapan, Gowri settled at Kattappana. During this period Gowri Kuttapan used to light a lamp to venerate the Sword. They experienced problems such as disease and poverty. Late Kuttapan conducted a Devaprasanam (astrological verification). In Devaprasanam the presence of Devi was visualised, and Devi needed shelter outside the house. So in the early 20th century, Late Kuttapan built a small building, but wished to build a proper temple.In 1989, the Kalloorath family,en routed by K.K. Thankapan, built a new temple. The temple was poorly constructed, and the family sponsored a replacement, which was incomplete as of 2011. Family members involved the public in administering the temple, selecting 51 neighbours as the governing body.Kumbha Bharani Mahotsavam hosted during February and March is the most noted festival of the temple.