Ammachiveedu Murti Temple

Highlights

• Ammachiveedu Murti Temple is a Hindu temple located in Tangasseri, Kollam in the Indian state of Kerala.
• This ancient temple is visited by devotees irrespective of their caste and religion.
• The temple stands out in that it has no idol for its titular deity.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Festivals

• •The festival of the temple starts only after Makaravilakku.
• •The festival starts off with the Karnavar hoisting the flag and ends by him conducting the sword procession and kuruthi ceremony.
• •The priests of the temple are from Ambalappuzha.

History

• •The male members of the family have the surname of 'Unnithan' and the females 'Itty'.
• •It is believed that the family inherited the title of Unnithan from an early member, upon whom the Desinganadu King bestowed it for the services he rendered as his 'Padathalavan' (Commander).
• •The family used to operate a Kalari, which maintained soldiers for 'Naduvazhis' (local rulers).
• •Up until 1951, a fowl was sacrificed during the kuruthi ceremony.

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