20/11/2013
Annapoorneswari is that Aspect of the Mother Divine as the Bestower of Food. Astrologically the Deity of Venus is Annapoorneswari, Annapoorneswari Lakshmi Yakshi va Bhrigunandna. Here the Deity is mild, in contrast to the Deity of Chirakkal and is the Bestower of Prosperity.
Annakara is a rustic village, just 20 kms from Trichur.
The main Puja here is Pournami Puja, which is performed on the auspicious day of the Full Moon. Other Pujas include Trikala Puja, Bhagya Sooktham, Ayus Sooktham etc.
Hail O Mother Divine, Grace Us,
Grace Us O Universal Mother
Thou art the Mother Universal
Executrix of Universal Justice
Devi Prapannarthi Hare Praseeda
Praseeda Mathar Jagathokhilasya
Praseeda Visweshwari Pahi Vishwam
Thvameeshwaree Devi Characharasya
The Chirakkal Kali Temple
Here the Deity is fierce and is known as Makara Chova. Great Festivals are here when Mars gets exalted in Capricorn. The most famous Puja here is the Satru Samhara Puja, which takes care of enemies. It is said that Chirakkal Ma is the Destroyer of Enemies !
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Here the Deity is fierce and is known as Makara Chova. Great Festivals are here when Mars gets exalted in Capricorn. The most famous Puja here is the Satru Samhara Puja, which takes care of enemies. It is said that Chirakkal Ma is the Destroyer of Enemies !