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Kodungallur Bhagavati

कोडुङ्गल्लूर् भगवती
Also known as: Kodungallur Bhagavati, Kodungallur Devi, Kannaki

About

The presiding goddess of the Kodungallur temple in Kerala. Considered a form of Kannagi (the heroine of Silappadikaram) and a fierce form of the goddess. Known for the Kodungallur Bharani festival with unique ritual practices.

Attributes

Fierce goddessKannagi formProtectionBharani festival

Symbols

SwordTrishulaLionBharani drum
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Kodungallur Bhagavatyai Namaḥ
Kodungallur Stotram

Festivals

Kodungallur BharaniNavaratri

Scriptures

Temple legendsSilappadikaram connection

Regions Worshipped

Kerala (Kodungallur temple)South India

Iconography

Fierce form, seated on lion. Holds sword and trishula. Often depicted with fiery eyes and fierce expression.