Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple
Overview
- •Mangaladevi Kannagi Temple is a Hindu temple located at Mangaladevi, near the present-day border of Theni District (of Tamil Nadu) and Idukki District (Kerala), about 7 km from Pazhiyankudi in Theni District and 15 km from Thekkady in Idukki District.
Highlights
- The temple is situated at an altitude of about 1,337 m or about 5,000 feet above sea level (within the Periyar Tiger Reserve on the Western Ghat mountains).
- The temple is dedicated to goddess Mangaladevi, also known as Kannagi-Pattini.
- Secondary shrines are dedicated to Karuppa Swamy, lord Shiva and Ganapathy.
- The temple is open for worship only during the time of "Chitra Poornami Festival" (in the April/May months).
- Entry to the temple for worshipers is allowed only on "Chitra Poornami Day" each year.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
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Visit Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple
FlexibleMangaladevi Kannagi Temple is a Hindu temple located at Mangaladevi, near the present-day border of Theni District (of Tamil Nadu) and Idukki District (Kerala), about 7 km from Pazhiyankudi in Theni District and 15 km from Thekkady in Idukki District.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mangaladevi Kannagi Temple is a Hindu temple located at Mangaladevi, near the present-day border of Theni District (of Tamil Nadu) and Idukki District (Kerala), about 7 km from Pazhiyankudi in Theni District and 15 km from Thekkady in Idukki District.
It is about 4.9 km from central Thekkady.
The most comfortable months are January, February, March, April and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 31°C.
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October to March
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