we visited an unique small but powerful temple 45 km away from Kannur in the wooded hills of muzhavukunnu the Mridanga Saileswari temple .
It was 11.30 am and bit hot when we reached there.
The green waters of the temple pond was cooling to our eyes .
We entered the temple where renovation work is on .
The inner compound is made of laterite rock with sloping red tiled roof typical of kerala temples.
The brightly polished lamps in hundreds gave a glow to the serene idol looking at her devotees with a benign smile .
The green waters of the temple pond was cooling to our eyes .
We entered the temple where renovation work is on .
The inner compound is made of laterite rock with sloping red tiled roof typical of kerala temples.
The brightly polished lamps in hundreds gave a glow to the serene idol looking at her devotees with a benign smile .
We sat for some time absorbing the positive vibrations .
Near the pond in a covered hall there was hot chukku or pepper coffee for all
Even though it was hot as much as the climate it made us cool !and fresh .
Even though it was hot as much as the climate it made us cool !and fresh .
We saw pazhasi rajas statue too .
Mridanga Saileswari Temple came to spotlight following a speech by retired DGP Alexander Jacob. His speech went viral over net and whatsapp about the divine power of goddess Mridanga Saileswari and since then folk are flooding towards the temple to seek blessings of Bhagavathi.
Why was that speech so special, that it caught attention of public like a wild fire.
The belief that the idol of Bhagavaty can be never be stolen !!
Why was that speech so special, that it caught attention of public like a wild fire.
The belief that the idol of Bhagavaty can be never be stolen !!
The idol of 3 feet height is made of Panchaloha, and it costs more than 1.5 crore Indian rupees.
The locals of Muzhakkunnu, Kannur where the temple is situated, believe that the idol can never be stolen.
Even if anyone attempt so, Bhagavathy will bring the idol back to temple. Till a few decades back, there was no security guard in the temple.
Till now three attempts have been made to steal the idol, and it returned to temple very soon or later. It happened in the 1980s when Alexander Jacob was working as the ACP, Thalassery and Commissioner of Police, Kannur and most recently his speech went viral over social networking sites.
When the first attempt was made, thieves manage to reach till Vadakkenada. But they got scared and confused, as weight of the idol started increasing. They also felt dizziness and need to urinate and defecate uncontrollably. By that time, time passed by and at dawn break they had no other option left except to leave the idol.
For the second attempt, the idol was later obtained nearby roadside in Palakkad with a note, “This idol belongs to Muzhakkunnu. Please return it to the temple”.
The locals of Muzhakkunnu, Kannur where the temple is situated, believe that the idol can never be stolen.
Even if anyone attempt so, Bhagavathy will bring the idol back to temple. Till a few decades back, there was no security guard in the temple.
Till now three attempts have been made to steal the idol, and it returned to temple very soon or later. It happened in the 1980s when Alexander Jacob was working as the ACP, Thalassery and Commissioner of Police, Kannur and most recently his speech went viral over social networking sites.
When the first attempt was made, thieves manage to reach till Vadakkenada. But they got scared and confused, as weight of the idol started increasing. They also felt dizziness and need to urinate and defecate uncontrollably. By that time, time passed by and at dawn break they had no other option left except to leave the idol.
For the second attempt, the idol was later obtained nearby roadside in Palakkad with a note, “This idol belongs to Muzhakkunnu. Please return it to the temple”.
In the third attempt, Police got back the idol from a lodge at Kalpetta. Police reached there after receiving a message.
Years later, three thieves got caught for some other crime, and they revealed before the police, their three failed attempts to steal the idol. That’s how Alexander Jacob came to know about this.
It was later revealed that the power of ‘prathishta karmam’ and ‘tantric vidhis’ are the major reasons behind this.
Now for special puja days, thousands of devotees arrive at the temple, which is around 500 years old. Celebrations are grand during Navarati festival at Mridanga Saileswari temple.
The presiding deity is Sangeeta Roopani - Mridanga Saileswari
The presiding deity is Sangeeta Roopani - Mridanga Saileswari
The story of the temple’s origin is related to music. It’s situated in Muzhakkunnu village of Kannur district. Though not correct date known, the temple is more than 500 years old. This temple is believed to be the centre (Aarooda Stanam) of all Porkkali temples of Kerala, and one among the 108 parasurama temples in the world.
Mridanga Saileswaritemple is also one significant as it is one among the 108 Durga Temples.
She also takes the avatars of Kali, Saraswathy and Lakshmi as per beliefs. Before going to battles, kings used to give animal sacrifice (bali) in the den temple situated at the west side of main temple. As the presiding deity is in Porkkali form (Durga going to battle), it was believed that offerings before going to a battle pleases the Goddess. That den temple is not found now, and only its remains found there.
Muzhangiya Kunnu which later came to be known as Mizhavukunnu
She also takes the avatars of Kali, Saraswathy and Lakshmi as per beliefs. Before going to battles, kings used to give animal sacrifice (bali) in the den temple situated at the west side of main temple. As the presiding deity is in Porkkali form (Durga going to battle), it was believed that offerings before going to a battle pleases the Goddess. That den temple is not found now, and only its remains found there.
Muzhangiya Kunnu which later came to be known as Mizhavukunnu
Mridanga Saileswari is one among the 108 Durga idols installed by Parasurama. Goddess assumes the avatar of Durga. This goddess is also associated with music. Mridangam is a music instrument used in Devaloka, and also regarded as ‘Mother of Vadya’. Mridanga Shailam is a mountain born in Devaloka (heaven). It’s believed that idol of Mridanga Saileswari appeared (swayambhoo) in the shape of a mridangam and Parasurama installed this divine power here.
There is also one place called ‘Mizhavu Bhagavathy’ in the south side of the temple. It is believed to be the place where Bhagavathy appeared (swayambhoo) in the shape of a mizhavu – a music instrument.
The surrounding hills also reverberate musical rhythm hence called Muzhakunnu
Muzga is reverberating kunnu is hill in malayalam .
There is also one place called ‘Mizhavu Bhagavathy’ in the south side of the temple. It is believed to be the place where Bhagavathy appeared (swayambhoo) in the shape of a mizhavu – a music instrument.
The surrounding hills also reverberate musical rhythm hence called Muzhakunnu
Muzga is reverberating kunnu is hill in malayalam .
There are two more important facts related to this temple.
Kottayam thampuran (we are talking of kotayam of north malabar )was a creative poet
After watching Ramanattam a form of temple dance from kotarrakara kingdom he wanted to create Kathakali and penned its forms with an introductory treastie or prayer to Devi of this temple which is still sung as an invocation hence its famous .
Kottayam thampuran (we are talking of kotayam of north malabar )was a creative poet
After watching Ramanattam a form of temple dance from kotarrakara kingdom he wanted to create Kathakali and penned its forms with an introductory treastie or prayer to Devi of this temple which is still sung as an invocation hence its famous .
The thampuran was foxed when he did not know the dress form of lady artistes so he meditated in the temple .
In a trance he saw Devi entering from temple pond in a pristine dress which gave the king the idea of the female charachters dress in Kathakali .
Pazhassi Raja or Veerasimhan or kerala varma who fought both the British and Tipu and Hyder bravely has his family temple here and used to pray to Porkali version of Devi here before he went to battle .
In a trance he saw Devi entering from temple pond in a pristine dress which gave the king the idea of the female charachters dress in Kathakali .
Pazhassi Raja or Veerasimhan or kerala varma who fought both the British and Tipu and Hyder bravely has his family temple here and used to pray to Porkali version of Devi here before he went to battle .
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