Kodungoor Devi Temple

Kodungoor Devi Temple is a famous temple located at Kodungoor, Kerala, India. The primary deity of this temple is Kodungooramma. Its antiquity was estimated above 200 years. The temple initially belonged to Madathil family and was later taken up by the Travancore Devaswom Board.

Kodungoor Devi Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKottayam
DeityBhagavathy
FestivalsMeenappooram
Location
LocationKodungoor
StateKerala
Country India
Devi Temple, Kodungoor, Kottayam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°33′51.9″N 76°42′23.8″E
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation112.98 m (371 ft)

In March 2023, the temple held a unique "festival of women" in which there was a parade of female elephants. This was a break with mostly patriarchal tradition of the past.

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