Kavassery - Kongalakkode
Overview
Sri Krishna swamy temple
Location
Location: The Kavassery Kongalakode village is 30 kms south east of Palakkad railway station and off the Kochi highway and off the Pazhayannur road
Address: MG28+389, Kavassery Anamari Rd, Pathanpuram, Kavassery, Kavasseri-I, Kerala 678543
Temple Timings:
6:00AM TO 8.00AM
5.30PM TO 7.00PM
History
Chathurbahu,Standing Posture Butter in right hand
Deities
Vishnu with "Chathurbhuja"
Videos
Photo Gallery
Utsavams
Ramayanaparayanam -Karkidakam Masam
Ashtamirohini
Nira - Karkidaka Masam
Niraputhiri Chingam Utradam
Navaratri Kanni masam
Puthiri – Chingam Masam
Ekadasi 5day in Vrichika/Dhanu Masam
Kuchela Dinam
Vishu Kani
Vahanas
No Vahanam
Adimakkavu
Mangottu Kavu , Attipotta
Cherunettori Bhagavathi Chittilanchery
Other Agraharam Information
Total homes in the Agraharam: 18
Number and % of Brahmin homes: 5 or about 25%
Number and % of homes retaining traditional look: 10%
Does the village have a brahmana samooham: Yes there is a samooham
Does the village temple have a temple car (theru): Pallakku during Vinayaka Chathurthi & Vara Japam
When was the last ashtabandhana kumbabhishekam done:
Contact Information
PRESIDENT : Madhusudhanan -9947071447
SECRETARY : Dileep Kumar -8078082272
TREASURER: Chandranarayanan K R -9746245752
Srinathan K P - Priest -9349977007
Sri K N KRISHNAN (AUDITOR) PATRON
Well Known Elders from the Agraharam
Venkiteswara Vadhyar
Gopalakrishna Sastrigal
K K Neelakantan Alias Induchudan Birds Obsever
Food and Catering
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Hall for functions and Lodging
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Bank Accounts for sending Kanikkai, donation or vazhipadu
A/c name:
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