ABOUT

Pattazhy Devi Temple is built in the place where Devi had appeared. A throne was built on top of the well that was found there. The belief is that the throne is blessed with the divine presence of Devi The Kannambally Kavu nearby is believed to be the Devi's first place of manifestation. In this temple one can see Devi's ‘ponnin thirumudi’ (golden headgear) made of gold and rare precious stones. Annadhanam (mass feeding), Panthanazhi etc are the other offerings to please Devi. Pattazhy Desham (kingdom) was gifted by King Marthanda Varma on behalf of Pattazhy Devi. The legend behind Pattazhy Devi says that in ancient times, this powerful abode of Devi (Goddess Parvathi) was a plantain farm belonging to the family of Keezheveetil. Once, a virtuous and beautiful woman appeared briefly before the patriarch of the family. A deep well and a piece of red pattu (silk cloth) were seen in this place where the Devi had appeared, and to commemorate this appearance, a throne for Devi was built on top of the well. Then the Pattazhy Devi Temple was constructed, and the sanctum today is the consecrated throne. The Kannambally Kavu nearby is believed to be the Devi's first place of manifestation. Devi's divine presence was also felt in the nearby place called Mannady where devotees constructed another temple for her. Pattazhy Devi Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi registered in 1971 has been involved in the preservation of the historic temple and its traditions. The word ‘Pattazhy’ can be explained as ‘ocean of compassion’ (pattu: soft, silky; aazhy: ocean). The name ‘Pattazhy’ could also be derived from the word ‘Bhattarika’ meaning ‘a virtuous and pious woman’.