Overview

Sri Krishna swamy temple

Location

History

Deities

Photo Gallery

Utsavams

Vahanas

Adimakkavu

Other Agraharam Information

Contact Information

Well Known Elders from the Agraharam

Food and Catering

Hall for functions and Lodging

Bank Accounts for sending Kanikkai, donation or vazhipadu

Author's Notes

Kavassery - Kongalakkode - 100 Agraharams Project

Kavassery, or Kavasseri, comprises six agraharams:

Nellithara Gramam

Oattupperai Gramam

Easwara Pattar Gramam

Venkachi or Mullakkal Gramam

Kongalakkodu Gramam

Naanu Pattar Gramam

Kongalakkodu Gramam is located about 2 kilometers from the Parakkattu Shree Bhagavathy Temple, which dates back to the 17th century. The deity here, Goddess Bhadrakali, is believed to have manifested after slaying the asura Paran. The name 'Parakkätt' and the title of 'Parakkätt Bhagavati' for the Goddess are derived from this sacred myth. Kavasseri Pooram is considered second only to Thrissur Pooram, with Pancha Vadyam being a major attraction during the festivities.

I am curious whether the name Kavassery originates from 'Kavu' (temple) and 'Ceri' (hamlet).

The Sri Krishna Temple, along with the agraharam nestled among lush fields and a picturesque pond nearby, gives this place a truly exotic charm. It’s easy to imagine that the forefathers who chose to settle here must have felt strong positive omens.

In addition to the many learned Vedic scholars who once lived here, Kavassery is also known as the birthplace of Kailasam Neelakantan, better known by his pen name Induchoodan. He was a prominent Indian ornithologist and a pioneer of Kerala's environmental movement, popularizing bird study through his books in Malayalam. About 10 kilometers away is the Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary, dedicated to the memory of Sri K.K. Neelakantan.

Sri Krishnan speaks about the atrocities committed by Tipu Sultan during his invasion, when he ransacked the area. It is distressing to hear how the iconoclast 'Butshikan' destroyed idols across Palakkad. I was surprised to learn that his tyranny reached even here.

Yet another agraharam, yet the same story—the increasing absence of learned Vedic pundits. Sri Chandranarayanan from Kongalakkodu laments this sad reality. However, there is a simple solution: if all 100 agraharams of Palakkad pooled their financial resources and influence, they could support Vedic patasalas across Palakkad or establish an institution to train individuals in simple rituals and pujas.

What is most concerning is the meager compensation provided to 'Melshantis' (head priests) in Devaswom temples. Earning just ₹12,000 per month is not enough to maintain a decent standard of living.

Radhe Krishna,

Sriram (Hari)

100-Agraharams Project

Rama Bhagavatar Charitable Trust

October 24, 2024