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Near Mananthavady, Wayanad district, Kerala · 11.8044°, 76.0297°
An old goddess shrine near Mananthavady in Wayanad district whose annual fourteen-day festival falls in March and draws large crowds from across the district.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
The image is held to be self-manifested, and the festival closes with the rudhirakkolam, which enacts the goddess's victory over the demon king Darika.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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