Ammathiruvadi Temple

Ammathiruvadi Temple is an ancient temple in Urakam, Kerala, India. It is located approximately 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from the Thrissur railway station. The temple is one of the 108 temples in Kerala dedicated to the goddess Durga. Its precise age is unclear, but it is believed to be approximately 1100 years old. Urakam Ammathiruvadi Temple is an architectural marvel with its majestic Rajagopuram (ornamental gateways), Mathilkettu (compound walls), ootupura (feeding hall), nalambalam (building immediately surrounding the sanctum sanctorum), the double storied Shrikovil (sanctum sanctorum) and the serene atmosphere maintained at the inner temple. The Valayadheeswari Temple or the more popularly known as Ammathiruvadi Temple of Urakam is the foremost of the 108 Durgaalayams (durga Temples) of Kerala. According to the Puraanaas, Kerala was reclaimed by Lord Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Mahavishnu, from sea by throwing his parasu (axe) from Kanyakumari to Gokarna and divided this land to 64 gramas. He realized that for the prosperity and well-being of this Bhargava Land, it was essential to have the benign blessings of Durga and identified 108 places for the temple. The locations of these temples represent the scattered body parts of Sati Devi, the consort of Lord Paramasiva, cut into pieces by Mahavishnu with his chakra to pacify Siva after the incident-filled Dakshayaga. Hist

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