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Mannamkonam Sri Bhagavathy Temple, Nedumangad
Mannamkonam Sri Bhagavathy Temple, Nedumangad
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Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Goddess Durga (Vana Durga) Devotees typically worship the goddess by chanting "Amme Mannamkonathamme," which is believed to enhance spiritual connection and invoke blessings.
Location
Location	Mannamkonam, near Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Mannamkonam Sri Bhagavathy Temple is a revered sanctuary dedicated to Goddess Durga, worshiped in her majestic form of Vana Durga. Nestled amidst lush greenery and majestic trees such as banyan, palm, and koovalam, it is located in Mannamkonam, just 3 km from Nedumangad town, in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. This sacred site embodies the divine essence of the Goddess, radiating profound spiritual energy and blessings.

History

Mannamkonam Sri Bhagavathy Temple boasts a sacred history spanning over 350 years. Initially, Goddess Durga was worshiped on a deer horn, symbolizing her divine presence. Subsequently, a temple was constructed in her honor, and Peeda Prathishta was performed to consecrate the site. As part of restoration efforts, devotees built a new temple to replace the original structure. The Vigraha Pratishta was performed according to the sacred Ashta Bandham (അഷ്ടബന്ധം) ritual.

Deities

The temple's main deity is Goddess Sri Durga, worshiped as Vana Durga. The sub-deities include:

Ganapati
Bhadrakali
Madan Thampuran
Yakshi Amma
Nagaraja

Notably, the vigrahas of Bhadrakali and Ganapati were crafted from the same sacred stone used to enshrine the divine presence of Goddess Durga during the Vigraha Pratishta.

Festivals and Offerings

The temple celebrates various festivals, including:

Kartika Mahotsavam
Mandala Chirap Mahotsava
Onam
Mahanavami
Vijaya Dashami
Ayilya Puja (on Ayilyam Nakshatra)
Vishu

Worship Timings

Tuesdays and Fridays: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
First day of the Malayalam month: 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ayilyam Nakshatra: 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Other special Hindu days (Mahanavami, Vijayadashami, Vishu): 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Onam: 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Mandala Chirapp Maholsavam (41 days in Vrichikam month): 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Divine Experience

Devotees have shared numerous testimonies of healing and spiritual growth after seeking the blessings of Goddess Vana Durga at Mannamkonam Sri Bhagavathy Temple. The sacred chant "Amme Mannamkonathamme" holds special significance, with many attributing their positive transformations to its profound spiritual energy.

References

https://templesofkerala.org/trivandrum/mannamkonamsreebhagavathytemple.html https://ml.wikipedia.org/wiki/മണ്ണാംകോണം_ക്ഷേത്രം

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