Mulluthara Devi Temple, Malamekkara

The Malamekkara Mulluthara Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Malamekkara, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.

Legend
Throughout history, the temple has been used as a training center for Kalari and has been home to Kaniyars who taught Ezhuthu Kalari, Ayurveda, and Astrology. The main ritual of the temple is Kuthiyottam, a dance form created to commemorate the triumph of the goddess Parashakti over the demon Mahishasura. The dancers are considered to be the injured soldiers of the goddess.

Sub Deities

 * Ganesha
 * Brahmarakshasa
 * Vetala
 * Serpent deities

Festivals
One of the most renowned festivals held at the temple is Jeevitha Ezhunnullippu With Appindi Vilakku, which takes place in the month of Kumbha (late February to early March).


 * അത്തം തിരുന്നാൾ മഹോത്സവം.

In Literature

 * Mullutharayile Aappindi Vilakku(മുള്ളുതറയിലെ ആപ്പിണ്ടി വിളക്ക്), a poem about Aappindi Vilakku at Mulluthara Devi Temple, written by Sathish Kalathil, Published in Malayala Manorama.