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'''Kodimoottil Sri Bhadrakaali Temple''' is the most famous temple in [[Parippally]], [[Kollam]]. The "Prathista" (idol) in this temple is [[Bhadrakali]] devi. Shiva, Ganapathi, Navagrahangal are also there as [[Upaprathista]].<br />
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There are a number of [[utsavam]]s in this temple. The [[mahotsavam]] is held every year during the month of March for ten days, starting with the [[pongala]]. Ladies from all parts of [[Kollam]] and [[Trivandrum]] districts participate in it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/01/stories/2008030151320300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080305140544/http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/01/stories/2008030151320300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2008|title=Hundreds offer Pongala|date=1 March 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=20 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/27/stories/2007022709490300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303180640/http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/27/stories/2007022709490300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 March 2007|title=Temple fete from March 2|date=27 February 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=20 February 2011}}</ref> [[Gajamela]], an elephant procession, is the main attraction of the Mahotsavam, which occurs on the tenth day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/event/traditional-festivals/parippally-gajamela-1181964670.php|title=Parippally Gajamela|work=Keralatourism.org|access-date=20 February 2011}}</ref><br />
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The temple is managed by [[Ezhava|Ezhava (Chekaver)]] community, but people from all castes participate in the festival. Navarathri is also celebrated here as a festival.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Temples of Kerala]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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*Keralathile maha kshethrangaliloode: K.Narayanan kutty<br />
[https://web.archive.org/web/20160428120453/http://www.kodimoottiltemple.org/ Kodimoottiltemple Official Website]<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{official website|http://www.kodimoottiltemple.org}}<br />
*[http://enchantingkerala.org/kerala-temples/kodimootil-sree-bhadrakali-temple.php Temple profile] at enchantingkerala.org<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbM64CVuH3k Video of the gajamela]<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Kollam district]]<br />
[[Category:Durga temples]]<br />
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