Where is Chakkuzhathukavu BhagavathiAmman temple in kerala?

Answer 1

I think it is Kollam

Answer 2

Kumariamman at Kanyakumari - Temples
One of the most captivating aspects of Hindu religion is the depiction of the divine love between Lord Siva and Parvati. The love and devotion of Parvati to Siva and the Lord's benign affection for her have been not only the staple of many a poetic effort but also the inspiration for many glorious shrines. One of the finest examples of this is the Bhagavathiamman temple at Kanyakumari.

Kanyakumari is itself a fascinating place: land's end where the waters of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal meet. The venue of this unique fusion is lifted to a higher plane by the presence of the temple of Bhagavathiamman, who is said to be meditating on her lord. In that mood of intense contemplation and devotion, she is benign mercy personified and worshipping her there bestows unequalled blessings on the devotee.

The temple, which always draws droves of eager devotees, is virtually on the sea with the eastern portal opening on to the Bay of Bengal. This portal is kept closed. The vigraha of the goddess is surpassingly beautiful. The goddess, who faces East, is decorated in vermillion and has a kasturi tilakam on her forehead. Her nose stud is so bright that legend has it that in olden days, sailors used to take it for a beacon and come to grief on the rocky shores of Kanyakumari. This, some say, is the reason why the eastern portal is always kept closed! In all probability, the closure is to ensure that nobody falls into the sea, which is right at the doorstep.

The goddess is adorned with a brilliant gold necklace and is in a standing posture of penance. At her foot is a lotus in full bloom. The name Kanyakumari originated from the legend of Bhagavathiamman being a kanni (virgin) waiting for her lord. The marriage of Bhagavathi and Thanumalayan (Lord Siva) was arranged to take place at Kanyakumari. Sage Narada, known for his "kalagam", (roughly translating to pranks), made the **** crow the night before the wedding. The ceremony had been scheduled for before sunrise. When the lord heard the rooster, he thought it was already day and that the time of the "muhurtham" had passed. He returned to Suchindram. Bhagavathiamman waited for him and when it turned out to be in vain, she decided to perform penance at that spot and remain unwedded.

There is another fascinating legend about the nose stud (mookkuthi) of the goddess. The gem in the nose stud is said to be a "naga mani", the jewel dropped by a serpent. The king of Kanyakumari is said to have offered a reward to any one who brought him the naga mani. Many people who tried to take the jewel became victims of the serpent, which used to guard the mani assiduously. However one clever man was able to get at the naga mani using an ingenious strategy.

He observed the habits of the serpent and noted that on full moon days the serpent would drop the naga mani from its mouth at the foot of a palm tree. The man climbed the palm with a handful of cow dung. No sooner had the serpent put down the jewel than the man dropped the cow dung on the gem. The snake went away puzzled. The man picked up the naga mani from the dung and handed it over to the king. The king was so dazzled by the brilliance of the mani that he decided that such a jewel would befit only Goddess Bhagavathiamman.

This temple is over 1000 years old, having been built in the year 984 A.D. It has several "mantapas" and a number of figurines. A number of sculptures of dance poses dating back to the 11th century A D are also found here. Chitra Pournami and Vaikasi Vishakam and Navarathri are important festivals. Kanyakumari has a number of other attractions. But it is the sight of Kumariamman with the seas at her foot and the different coloured sands - believed to be the sugar cane, paddy and gold brought for her wedding - that leave a mark on the mind.

Answer 3

I think you misspelled that.