Pookulangara Bhagawathy Temple, Palakkad
Kunissery is a small village in the Palakkad district of Kerala state, South India. It is 7 km from Alathur. Kunissery's famous festival is Kummatti which is celebrated on the birthday of the local goddess Pookulathi on the Punartham Star of Meenam
The Pookulangara Bhagawathy Temple in Kunissery in Palakkad district lies immersed in legend and history. It is believed that once the Zamorin King had invaded the Kunissery village and in the battle that followed all the male members of the village were killed.
The helpless womenfolk had prayed to the Pookulangara Bhagawathy who in turn retaliated fiercely and saved her ’children’ from disgrace. On learning about the powerful act of the Bhagawathy, the King himself had surrendered before the Bhagawathy and deidcated all his honours and achievements to the Bhagawathy.
The deities of Ganesha, Subramanian, Snake Gods and Lord Ayyappa conjoins the Pookulangara Bhagawathy in the temple compound. Navaratri and Dashami are the chief celebrations of this place of worship. Valiyaarattu held once in every 12 years is an important event. The forthcoming Valiyaarattu will be held in the year 2023.
