Draft:Mannadi Devi Temple

Mannadi Devi Temple is an old and ancient temple in the Mannadi Village of pathanamthitta district. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhadrakali.

== Origin == The area in which the temple is situated was once jungle. One day, few tribeswomen came here to cut grass, upon sharpening the knife on a nearby stone, blood starts oozing out from it. They got frightened, and the public assembled. They made devaprashnam, and it was determined that stone has devi's essence and thus making it divine. The name Mannady originates as, when blood oozed out, people shouted saying 'Mann Adi'(Put soil there) and thereby originated the name.

Festivals
=== Mannadi Uchabali === Occuring yearly in the malayalam month Kumbham. On the first day of Kumbham, Kaniyar and the important people gather at the east nada of pazhayakavu devi temple and determines the auspicious day of uchabali. The day should be either tuesday or friday. 10 days prior to the uchabali, festival starts with the ritual of kodiyettu. On the 10th day, Mudippechu is performed and thereby ending the festival.

Worship practice and related temples
Mannadi mudippura devi temple

Mannady puthiyakavu devi temple

== Historical Importance == Historical figure and the travancore diwan,Velu Thampi Dalawa committed suicide in front of this temple.