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Chottanikkara Bhagavati (Temple Form)

चोट्टानिक्कर भगवती
Also known as: Chottanikkara Bhagavatī, Kerala Amman, Healing Devi

About

The presiding deity of the Chottanikkara Temple in Kerala, known for healing mental illnesses. The goddess is worshipped in three forms: morning as Sarasvati, noon as Lakshmi, and evening as Durga. Represents the power of the divine mother to heal and protect.

Attributes

HealingMental illness cureThree formsKeralaGuruti offering

Symbols

LionTrishulaLotusLampThree colors
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Chottanikkara Bhagavatyai Namaḥ
Chottanikkara Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriChottanikkara MakamAnnual festivals

Scriptures

Temple legendsDevi Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

ChottanikkaraKeralaSouth India

Iconography

Seated on lion. Morning form: white (Sarasvati); noon: red (Lakshmi); evening: dark (Durga). Three-eyed, motherly expression.