Story of why Goddess Parvathi Idol at Thiruvairanikulam Temple is opened for only 12 days. Thiruvairanikkulam Shiva Parvati Temple is located at Aluva in Ernakulam, Kerala. This year Thiruvairanikulam Nadathurappu festival is from (date to be published soon).
Legend goes that in the past, it was Goddess Parvathi who had prepared food for Lord Mahadeva in the Thidappilli (temple kitchen) and no one was allowed inside the kitchen. But, once a Brahmin belonging to the Uranmakkar (people who have the right on the temple) started to find out the secret.
The Brahmin was amazed to see the Goddess in her full attire and shouted in excitement. The Goddess who got angry disappeared saying that he had deviated from the tradition. The Brahmin requested the angry Goddess not to leave the place. However, the goddess conceded that she would return to the place for a period of twelve days every year from the day of Thiruvathira in the month of Dhanu, which is the birthday of Lord Shiva. This annual visit of the Goddess is celebrated in great pomp. Unlike other temples, Abhishekam is done for the deity using turmeric powder.
Really exciting. First time heard about it. GREAT
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