Kaatil Mekkatil Bhagavathy Temple is a bhadrakali temple in Ponmana near Chavara ,Kollam .
It became famous as a temple spared by the devastating Tsunami .
Post this disaster it is in a small island between Arabian sea and TS Canal ie Thrivandrum Shoranur canal .
Thiscanal was a waterway between south kerala and north in older days and even Marthanda varma had traveled it meditated here built a palace which today is a health center and boat jetty is called kottarakadavu .
There are few unique points in this temple .
One its being spared in a natursl disaster whivh wiped out all coastal buildings in the area .
Second five wells so close to sea with sweet drinking water .
A set of 3 palm trees which is where Godess first blessed place is famous too
The Melayil family is entrusted by the Godess its said
Tying of brass bells in a nearby banyan tree is a very famous offering here .
It happened initially when a priest tied a bell fallen from deepastambham and his life changed with lot of good happenings ,hence started this offering .
The brass bells are consecrated as an offering first and devotee then goes around seven times before tying it in the tree .
So the tree is full of red ribbon tied brass bells .
The Temple is not under Dewasom a dept of the state Goverment managing many temples or even mismanaging them .
This temple is an example how devotees can manage their temples excellently and Govt has no excuse to do their jobs .
The people nominate 200 from village every two years by turns and seventeen are selected by a lucky dip in front of Godess .
The place has young college students managing parkong as volunteers
The boat ride is free
All services are well organised .
The beach close to temple is also a lovely sight
It was a great visit .
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