Muttarukkal at Kadampuzha Devi Temple Malappuram

Muttarukkal is an important offering at Kadampuzha Devi Temple in Malappuram, Kerala. Muttarukkal literally means “keeping away obstacles”. The ritual involves breaking of coconuts by the temple priest in front of Goddess Kadampuzha Bhagavathi into two equal halves. 

Devotees pray before the Goddess to ward of any problems in life and if the coconut is correctly broken into two equal halves, then it is believed that the problems will be removed. 

Muttarukkal at Kadampuzha Devi Temple

The Mutturakkal offering is being done only in the morning between 05:00 AM and 07:00 AM on weekdays. On Sundays, in addition to the morning time, the Muttarukkal offering is also allowed held between 3:00 PM and 5:45 PM.

Poomoodal is another important offering of the temple. Karthikai day of  Vrishchikam month (November – December) is grandly celebrated here. This year Kadampuzha Karthikai Festival is on 27th November 2023.

Muttarukkal at Kadampuzha Devi Temple Malappuram Kerala

About Kadampuzha Temple

Kadampuzha Temple is a major pilgrimage center located at Kadampuzha, in Malappuram district of Kerala. The temple is located 3 km north of Vettichira on the highway connecting Kozhikode (Calicut) to Thrissur. The temple is believed to have been consecrated by Sree Adi Sankaracharya.

Madambiyar Kavu Temple is another important shrine located a short distance away from the Kadampuzha.

How to Reach

Angadipuram Railway Station is the major railhead about 23 km from here. Kuttipuram Railway Station and Tirur Railway Station are also nearby. Shornur is another important station located 46 km from Kadampuzha.


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