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	{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2019}}Muchilot [[Bhagavati\|Bhagavathi]] Is The Tutelary Deity Of [[Bania (caste)\|Vaniyar]] Community In [[North Malabar]].		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2019}}Muchilot [[Bhagavati\|Bhagavathi]] Is The Tutelary Deity Of [[Bania (caste)\|Vaniyar]] Community In [[North Malabar]].
	[[File:Muchilot_Bhagavathy_@Nambram_Sree_Muchilot_Bhagavathy_Kshethram.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|''~~<~~small~~>~~Muchilot Bhagavathi~~<~~/small~~>~~'']]		[[File:Muchilot_Bhagavathy_@Nambram_Sree_Muchilot_Bhagavathy_Kshethram.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|''<small>Muchilot Bhagavathi</small>'']]
	There Are 108 Muchilot Temples Spread Across Northern Kerala Resembling The [[108 Shiva Temples]] Mentioned In The Shivalaya Stothram. Muchilot Bhagavathi‚ Who Is Adorned With All Beauty, Is Like A Goddess Of Beauty And Is Widely Considered The Most Elaborate And Gorgeous Theyyam. Being In Swatika Bhava, Muchilot Bhagavathi Has Only Very Gentle Movements. Anna Dhanam (Serving Food) Is Very Important In Muchilot Bhagavathi Temples During The Kaliyattam Festival.		There Are 108 Muchilot Temples Spread Across Northern Kerala Resembling The [[108 Shiva Temples]] Mentioned In The Shivalaya Stothram. Muchilot Bhagavathi‚ Who Is Adorned With All Beauty, Is Like A Goddess Of Beauty And Is Widely Considered The Most Elaborate And Gorgeous Theyyam. Being In Swatika Bhava, Muchilot Bhagavathi Has Only Very Gentle Movements. Anna Dhanam (Serving Food) Is Very Important In Muchilot Bhagavathi Temples During The Kaliyattam Festival.

	==Legends==		==Legends==
	Various legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati begin with her as a [[Brahmin]] woman born in Maniyottu [[Illam\|Mana]], a [[Illam\|house]] associated with the highest caste in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]], Kerala.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Muchilot Bhagavathi Theyyam &#124; THEYYAKKOLAM \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		Various legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati begin with her as a [[Brahmin]] woman born in Maniyottu [[Illam\|Mana]], a [[Illam\|house]] associated with the highest caste in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]], Kerala.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Muchilot Bhagavathi Theyyam &#124; THEYYAKKOLAM \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 }}</ref>

	The popular oral lore states that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the elder teacher of Peringellur (Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal, a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged her authority on [[Historical Vedic religion\|Vedic matters]].She defeated them in all kind of debates and afterwards jealous of her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were. She replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Karipody Thirur Muchilot , Muchilot Bhagavathi \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ The Gurukkal then challenged her virginity, arguing that she could not know this without experiencing it. She was expelled from her house and took refuge at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet the great god [[Shiva]] through suicide. While standing on a bed of burning coals, a member of the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] caste was passing through and was carrying thuthika(Oil pot) for supplying oil to the rayaramangalam temple, She requested him to pour coconut oil over her and cause her [[Death by burning\|immolation]]. With the blessing of Shiva, she returned to the world as a goddess and began wandering the earth.~~<~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi" /~~>~~		The popular oral lore states that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the elder teacher of Peringellur (Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal, a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged her authority on [[Historical Vedic religion\|Vedic matters]].She defeated them in all kind of debates and afterwards jealous of her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were. She replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Karipody Thirur Muchilot , Muchilot Bhagavathi \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Gurukkal then challenged her virginity, arguing that she could not know this without experiencing it. She was expelled from her house and took refuge at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet the great god [[Shiva]] through suicide. While standing on a bed of burning coals, a member of the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] caste was passing through and was carrying thuthika(Oil pot) for supplying oil to the rayaramangalam temple, She requested him to pour coconut oil over her and cause her [[Death by burning\|immolation]]. With the blessing of Shiva, she returned to the world as a goddess and began wandering the earth.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi" />

	According to the narratives, the Muchilot Padanayar—a [[Vaishya\|Vaniya]] of the Muchilot clan and a soldier of King [[Kolathiri]]—and his wife, Padanayathi, were able to feel her presence.~~<~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"~~>~~History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm~~<~~/ref~~>~~ The wife of Padanayar was drawing water from the housewell and saw an apparition of Muchilot Bhagavathi in the well. Afterwards, the pot which held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate. The next day, Muchilot Padanayar saw that the palm tree in front of his house had died; when he decided to cut the tree down to make weapons, the goddess made her presence visible to him. Padanayar then had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house,~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~{{better source needed\|date=January 2024}} therefore being associated with the vāṇiya community.{{explain\|date=January 2024}} Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as Muchilot Bhagavathi.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-04 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		According to the narratives, the Muchilot Padanayar—a [[Vaishya\|Vaniya]] of the Muchilot clan and a soldier of King [[Kolathiri]]—and his wife, Padanayathi, were able to feel her presence.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi">History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref> The wife of Padanayar was drawing water from the housewell and saw an apparition of Muchilot Bhagavathi in the well. Afterwards, the pot which held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate. The next day, Muchilot Padanayar saw that the palm tree in front of his house had died; when he decided to cut the tree down to make weapons, the goddess made her presence visible to him. Padanayar then had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref>{{better source needed\|date=January 2024}} therefore being associated with the vāṇiya community.{{explain\|date=January 2024}} Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as Muchilot Bhagavathi.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-04 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	But according to the holy manuscript (Pattola) of Muchilot Bhagavathi, Muchilot Bhagavathi is the kaliyuga avatar of Sita devi of treta yuga, Maya Devi of Dwarapa era, and Gaiyatri Devi who appeared before Viswamitra Maharishi. Lord Shiva created this powerful goddess for the wellbeing of humans and sent her to the Earth in a golden chariot called "Otta thanden". While travelling on the Earth, she rested at the [[Architecture of Kerala#Padippura\|padippura]] of Muchilot Pada Nair, who was a soldier belonging to the Muchilot clan among the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiyas]].~~<~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"/~~>~~		But according to the holy manuscript (Pattola) of Muchilot Bhagavathi, Muchilot Bhagavathi is the kaliyuga avatar of Sita devi of treta yuga, Maya Devi of Dwarapa era, and Gaiyatri Devi who appeared before Viswamitra Maharishi. Lord Shiva created this powerful goddess for the wellbeing of humans and sent her to the Earth in a golden chariot called "Otta thanden". While travelling on the Earth, she rested at the [[Architecture of Kerala#Padippura\|padippura]] of Muchilot Pada Nair, who was a soldier belonging to the Muchilot clan among the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiyas]].<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"/>

	There are more than 108 Muchilot temples spread across North Kerala, most of them in [[Kannur]] District.~~<~~ref name="old.travelkannur.com"~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-03 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ Among these 108 temples the first seven temples are considered as "Aroodam" or Most revered.		There are more than 108 Muchilot temples spread across North Kerala, most of them in [[Kannur]] District.<ref name="old.travelkannur.com">{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-03 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> Among these 108 temples the first seven temples are considered as "Aroodam" or Most revered.

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Use ~~Indian English~~\|date=December 2019}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2019}}Muchilot [[Bhagavati\|Bhagavathi]] Is The Tutelary Deity Of [[Bania (caste)\|Vaniyar]] Community In [[North Malabar]].
	~~{{verbosity~~\|~~date=January 2020}}~~[[~~File:Muchilot Bhagavathy.jpg\|thumb~~\|]]		[[File:Muchilot_Bhagavathy_@Nambram_Sree_Muchilot_Bhagavathy_Kshethram.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|''<small>Muchilot Bhagavathi</small>'']]
	[[File:~~Muchilottu Bhagavathi~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~270px~~\|~~Muchilot Bhagavathi]]~~		There Are 108 Muchilot Temples Spread Across Northern Kerala Resembling The [[108 Shiva Temples]] Mentioned In The Shivalaya Stothram. Muchilot Bhagavathi‚ Who Is Adorned With All Beauty, Is Like A Goddess Of Beauty And Is Widely Considered The Most Elaborate And Gorgeous Theyyam. Being In Swatika Bhava, Muchilot Bhagavathi Has Only Very Gentle Movements. Anna Dhanam (Serving Food) Is Very Important In Muchilot Bhagavathi Temples During The Kaliyattam Festival.
	'''Muchilot Bhagavathi''~~' is the [[tutelary deity~~]] ~~of the~~ [[~~Vaishya\|Vaniyas~~]]~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dutchinkerala.com/article19.php?id=06\|title=Dutch in Kerala - Glimpses of World History through Kerala and Dutch\|website=dutchinkerala.com}}</ref> of North Malabar~~. Muchilot ~~Bhagavathi is also worshipped by [[namboodiri\|Nambūdiri]]s of the Pulimpi [[Illam]] as ''Vīzhala Bhagavati<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency~~, ~~Best of Homestay, Temple &~~ Theyyam ~~Tour Packages \|url=http://old~~.~~travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2022-03-16 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>'' and as ''Maññaḷamma'' by some Adiyodis~~..

	==Legends==		==Legends==
	~~The various~~ legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati ~~seem to~~ begin ~~from the point that she was~~ a Brahmin woman born in ~~the~~ [[Illam\|~~''mana''~~]] ~~called ''Maniyottu''~~ in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 ~~\|df=~~ }}</ref~~> They subsequently diverge.~~		Various legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati begin with her as a [[Brahmin]] woman born in Maniyottu [[Illam\|Mana]], a [[Illam\|house]] associated with the highest caste in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]], Kerala.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Muchilot Bhagavathi Theyyam &#124; THEYYAKKOLAM \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 }}</ref>

	The ~~dominant story goes~~ that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the "Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal~~" (~~a Brahmin~~, 'the Elder Teacher of Peringellur'~~) and his disciples challenged ~~the~~ authority ~~of the girl~~ on Vedic matters. ~~Rendered~~ jealous by her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were~~, she~~ replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Gurukkal ~~argued~~ that ~~one who had never indulged in love-making or given birth~~ could not know ~~so and thus challenged her virginity~~. ~~After being~~ expelled from her house~~, she~~ took refuge ~~in [[Shiva]]~~ at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet ~~him~~ through suicide. ~~Standing~~ on a bed of burning ~~coal~~, ~~she asked~~ a [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] to pour coconut oil over her. ~~She then~~ returned to the world as a goddess by the ~~blessing of lord [[shiva]]~~.~~While travelling in the earth she reseted at the [[padippura]] of Muchilot padanair who was a [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] belonging to Muchilot clan and a soldier of [[kolathiri]] king <~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"~~>History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo~~/~~bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref>~~		The popular oral lore states that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the elder teacher of Peringellur (Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal, a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged her authority on [[Historical Vedic religion\|Vedic matters]].She defeated them in all kind of debates and afterwards jealous of her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were. She replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Karipody Thirur Muchilot , Muchilot Bhagavathi \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Gurukkal then challenged her virginity, arguing that she could not know this without experiencing it. She was expelled from her house and took refuge at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet the great god [[Shiva]] through suicide. While standing on a bed of burning coals, a member of the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] caste was passing through and was carrying thuthika(Oil pot) for supplying oil to the rayaramangalam temple, She requested him to pour coconut oil over her and cause her [[Death by burning\|immolation]]. With the blessing of Shiva, she returned to the world as a goddess and began wandering the earth.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi" />

	~~Wife~~ of muchilot ~~padanair had an apparition~~ of ~~Sree Muchilot~~ Bhagavathi ~~as she~~ was drawing water from the well. Afterwards, the pot ~~that~~ held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate.~~Next~~ day ~~the~~ Muchilot ~~padanayar~~ saw the palm tree ~~infront~~ of his house ~~dried. It is believed that the Devi made her presence visible to the Muchilodan Padanayar~~ when he decided to cut the tree. ~~The Karanavar~~ then ~~also~~ had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref~~>This is how the Muchilottu Bhaghavathy~~ associated with the ~~[[Vaishya\|~~vāṇiya]] community. Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as ~~‘Muchilottu Bhagavathi’~~.		According to the narratives, the Muchilot Padanayar—a [[Vaishya\|Vaniya]] of the Muchilot clan and a soldier of King [[Kolathiri]]—and his wife, Padanayathi, were able to feel her presence.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi">History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref> The wife of Padanayar was drawing water from the housewell and saw an apparition of Muchilot Bhagavathi in the well. Afterwards, the pot which held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate. The next day, Muchilot Padanayar saw that the palm tree in front of his house had died; when he decided to cut the tree down to make weapons, the goddess made her presence visible to him. Padanayar then had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref>{{better source needed\|date=January 2024}} therefore being associated with the vāṇiya community.{{explain\|date=January 2024}} Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as Muchilot Bhagavathi.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-04 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			But according to the holy manuscript (Pattola) of Muchilot Bhagavathi, Muchilot Bhagavathi is the kaliyuga avatar of Sita devi of treta yuga, Maya Devi of Dwarapa era, and Gaiyatri Devi who appeared before Viswamitra Maharishi. Lord Shiva created this powerful goddess for the wellbeing of humans and sent her to the Earth in a golden chariot called "Otta thanden". While travelling on the Earth, she rested at the [[Architecture of Kerala#Padippura\|padippura]] of Muchilot Pada Nair, who was a soldier belonging to the Muchilot clan among the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiyas]].<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"/>

			There are more than 108 Muchilot temples spread across North Kerala, most of them in [[Kannur]] District.<ref name="old.travelkannur.com">{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-03 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> Among these 108 temples the first seven temples are considered as "Aroodam" or Most revered.

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	~~{{commonscat-inline\|Theyyam}}~~		* {{citation \|url=http://www.vengara.com/ \|title=Vengara}}
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.pernekshetra.com/ \| title = Shree Perne Muchilot Bhagavathi Kshetra}}, Official Website		* {{citation \|url=http://www.kaliyattam.com/ \|title=Kaliyattam}}
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.vengara.com/ \| title = Vengara}}~~, the Land of Theyyam.~~		* {{citation \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/ \|title=Theyyam Calendar}}
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.kaliyattam.com/ \| title = Kaliyattam}}~~: Theyyam Images, History, Kaav.~~
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/ \| title = Theyyam ~~calendar~~}}~~, including images.~~

	[[Category:Theyyam]]		[[Category:Theyyam]]
	[[Category:Arts of Kerala]]		[[Category:Arts of Kerala]]
	[[Category:Hindu goddesses]]		[[Category:Hindu goddesses]]

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	[[File:Muchilottu Bhagavathi.jpg\|thumb\|270px\|Muchilot Bhagavathi]]		[[File:Muchilottu Bhagavathi.jpg\|thumb\|270px\|Muchilot Bhagavathi]]
	'''Muchilot Bhagavathi''' is the [[tutelary deity]] of ~~Vaniya Nair/~~[[~~Vaniyan~~]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dutchinkerala.com/article19.php?id=06\|title=Dutch in Kerala - Glimpses of World History through Kerala and Dutch\|website=dutchinkerala.com}}</ref> ~~community~~ of North Malabar.		'''Muchilot Bhagavathi''' is the [[tutelary deity]] of the [[Vaishya\|Vaniyas]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dutchinkerala.com/article19.php?id=06\|title=Dutch in Kerala - Glimpses of World History through Kerala and Dutch\|website=dutchinkerala.com}}</ref> of North Malabar. Muchilot Bhagavathi is also worshipped by [[namboodiri\|Nambūdiri]]s of the Pulimpi [[Illam]] as ''Vīzhala Bhagavati<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2022-03-16 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>'' and as ''Maññaḷamma'' by some Adiyodis..

	==Legends==		==Legends==
	~~Most scholars are~~ of the ~~unanimous opinion~~ that she was a Brahmin ~~virgin~~ born in '~~"Rayaramangalath Mana~~'" in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Archived copy \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 \|df= }}</ref> Those were the days after the betrothal of the virgin renowned for her unfathomable Vedic knowledge. It so happened that "Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal" (a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged the "Naduvazhi", on the request of the "Naduvazhi" the Brahmin virgin took part in the "Naduvazhi". The mesmerizing arguments and counter arguments darted by the virgin against "Mootha Gurukal" and his disciples stunned them and so they were envious of her. Being very shrewd and deceptive, they meditated to trap her somehow.		The various legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati seem to begin from the point that she was a Brahmin woman born in the [[Illam\|''mana'']] called ''Maniyottu'' in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Archived copy \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 \|df= }}</ref> They subsequently diverge.

	~~So they asked~~ her ~~two questions: "Which is~~ the ~~most excruciating pain?~~" "~~What is~~ the ~~most ecstatic pleasure?"~~. ~~To which she innocently answered~~, ~~"Pain of a mother in labour is~~ the ~~most excruciating~~ pain; and ~~the~~ pleasure ~~of [[~~love-making~~]] is the most ecstatic pleasure"~~.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> ~~They distorted her answers stating~~ that ~~woman having no such mundane experiences~~ could ~~never answer those questions~~ and so she ~~was not virgin~~. ~~The issue ended up in~~ her ~~excommunication~~. ~~The innocent and fragile virgin being struck~~ by the ~~arrows~~ of ~~deception from~~ the ~~Brahmins took asylum~~ at the ~~scared feet~~ of "[[~~Payyanur~~]] ~~Perumal", "Karivellurappan"~~ and "~~Rayaramangalath~~ Bhagavathi"~~, with a heart full~~ of ~~woes~~. ~~She adored them and offered all the despairs and throes of her heart before their divine presence and resolved to immolate herself~~.		The dominant story goes that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the "Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal" (a Brahmin, 'the Elder Teacher of Peringellur') and his disciples challenged the authority of the girl on Vedic matters. Rendered jealous by her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were, she replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Gurukkal argued that one who had never indulged in love-making or given birth could not know so and thus challenged her virginity. After being expelled from her house, she took refuge in [[Shiva]] at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet him through suicide. Standing on a bed of burning coal, she asked a [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] to pour coconut oil over her. She then returned to the world as a goddess by the blessing of lord [[shiva]].While travelling in the earth she reseted at the [[padippura]] of Muchilot padanair who was a [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] belonging to Muchilot clan and a soldier of [[kolathiri]] king <ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi">History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref>

	~~As she was preparing her pyre, a "Muchilot Padanayar"<ref name="History~~ of muchilot Bhagavathi">History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref> happened to reach there. On her request, he poured oil from a pot into the fire with much reluctance.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://priyeshmb.hpage.co.in/muchilottu-bhagavathi_44491007.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082807/http://priyeshmb.hpage.co.in/muchilottu-bhagavathi_44491007.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Thus she immolated herself and her soul departed to [[Lord Shiva]]. With a fraternal love, [[Lord Shiva]] sent her back to the earth with some boons, a golden fan, jewelry and various weapons to redeem the world. The Padanayar having seen the immolation of the virgin was full of grief and kept "Thuthika"(the empty pot) in the "Padinjattakam"(Pooja room), Padanayar's wife had an apparition ~~vision~~ of Sree Muchilot Bhagavathi, as she was drawing water from the well. ~~Meanwhile "Thuthika"(~~the ~~empty~~ pot~~) kept in~~ the ~~"Padinjattakam"(Pooja room) started tossing in~~ the ~~air~~. ~~In an astrological speculation~~ the ~~Karnavar~~ had ~~an apocalypse~~ that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. ~~The~~ goddess ~~whom the Padanayar places~~ in a silver ~~tabernacle~~ in the ~~"Padinjattakam", to worship began to be known as Sree Muchilot Bhagavathi~~.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref>		Wife of muchilot padanair had an apparition of Sree Muchilot Bhagavathi as she was drawing water from the well. Afterwards, the pot that held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate.Next day the Muchilot padanayar saw the palm tree infront of his house dried. It is believed that the Devi made her presence visible to the Muchilodan Padanayar when he decided to cut the tree. The Karanavar then also had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref>This is how the Muchilottu Bhaghavathy associated with the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] community. Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as ‘Muchilottu Bhagavathi’.

	~~Some of her devotees believe that~~ the ~~goddess bloomed from~~ the ~~sweat of~~ [[~~Lord Shiva~~]] ~~shed at the time of~~ his ~~stupendous dance on~~ the ~~Mount Kailasa~~. ~~Whereas some others believe her to be a deity incarnated on~~ the ~~earth with a "prasadam" to purgate the world of all kinds of incurable diseases, or a~~ goddess ~~sent~~ to ~~earth in the form of flame to annihilate all the evils on the earth~~.

	==References==		==References==

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[[File:Muchilottu Bhagavathi.jpg|thumb|270px|Muchilot Bhagavathi]]
'''Muchilot Bhagavathi''' is the [[tutelary deity]] of Vaniya Nair/[[Vaniyan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dutchinkerala.com/article19.php?id=06|title=Dutch in Kerala - Glimpses of World History through Kerala and Dutch|website=dutchinkerala.com}}</ref> community of North Malabar.

==Legends==
Most scholars are of the unanimous opinion that she was a Brahmin virgin born in '"Rayaramangalath Mana'" in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-10-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi |archivedate=2013-11-01 |df= }}</ref> Those were the days after the betrothal of the virgin renowned for her unfathomable Vedic knowledge. It so happened that "Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal" (a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged the "Naduvazhi", on the request of the "Naduvazhi" the Brahmin virgin took part in the "Naduvazhi". The mesmerizing arguments and counter arguments darted by the virgin against "Mootha Gurukal" and his disciples stunned them and so they were envious of her. Being very shrewd and deceptive, they meditated to trap her somehow.

So they asked her two questions: "Which is the most excruciating pain?" "What is the most ecstatic pleasure?". To which she innocently answered, "Pain of a mother in labour is the most excruciating pain; and the pleasure of [[love-making]] is the most ecstatic pleasure".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They distorted her answers stating that woman having no such mundane experiences could never answer those questions and so she was not virgin. The issue ended up in her excommunication. The innocent and fragile virgin being struck by the arrows of deception from the Brahmins took asylum at the scared feet of "[[Payyanur]] Perumal", "Karivellurappan" and "Rayaramangalath Bhagavathi", with a heart full of woes. She adored them and offered all the despairs and throes of her heart before their divine presence and resolved to immolate herself.

As she was preparing her pyre, a "Muchilot Padanayar"<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi">History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref> happened to reach there. On her request, he poured oil from a pot into the fire with much reluctance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://priyeshmb.hpage.co.in/muchilottu-bhagavathi_44491007.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082807/http://priyeshmb.hpage.co.in/muchilottu-bhagavathi_44491007.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Thus she immolated herself and her soul departed to [[Lord Shiva]]. With a fraternal love, [[Lord Shiva]] sent her back to the earth with some boons, a golden fan, jewelry and various weapons to redeem the world. The Padanayar having seen the immolation of the virgin was full of grief and kept "Thuthika"(the empty pot) in the "Padinjattakam"(Pooja room), Padanayar's wife had an apparition vision of Sree Muchilot Bhagavathi, as she was drawing water from the well. Meanwhile "Thuthika"(the empty pot) kept in the "Padinjattakam"(Pooja room) started tossing in the air. In an astrological speculation the Karnavar had an apocalypse that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. The goddess whom the Padanayar places in a silver tabernacle in the "Padinjattakam", to worship began to be known as Sree Muchilot Bhagavathi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ|website=sites.google.com}}</ref>

Some of her devotees believe that the goddess bloomed from the sweat of [[Lord Shiva]] shed at the time of his stupendous dance on the Mount Kailasa. Whereas some others believe her to be a deity incarnated on the earth with a "prasadam" to purgate the world of all kinds of incurable diseases, or a goddess sent to earth in the form of flame to annihilate all the evils on the earth.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* {{citation | url = http://www.pernekshetra.com/ | title = Shree Perne Muchilot Bhagavathi Kshetra}}, Official Website
* {{citation | url = http://www.vengara.com/ | title = Vengara}}, the Land of Theyyam.
* {{citation | url = http://www.kaliyattam.com/ | title = Kaliyattam}}: Theyyam Images, History, Kaav.
* {{citation | url = http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/ | title = Theyyam calendar}}, including images.

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	{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2019}}Muchilot [[Bhagavati\|Bhagavathi]] Is The Tutelary Deity Of [[Bania (caste)\|Vaniyar]] Community In [[North Malabar]].		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2019}}Muchilot [[Bhagavati\|Bhagavathi]] Is The Tutelary Deity Of [[Bania (caste)\|Vaniyar]] Community In [[North Malabar]].
	[[File:Muchilot_Bhagavathy_@Nambram_Sree_Muchilot_Bhagavathy_Kshethram.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|''~~<~~small~~>~~Muchilot Bhagavathi~~<~~/small~~>~~'']]		[[File:Muchilot_Bhagavathy_@Nambram_Sree_Muchilot_Bhagavathy_Kshethram.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|''<small>Muchilot Bhagavathi</small>'']]
	There Are 108 Muchilot Temples Spread Across Northern Kerala Resembling The [[108 Shiva Temples]] Mentioned In The Shivalaya Stothram. Muchilot Bhagavathi‚ Who Is Adorned With All Beauty, Is Like A Goddess Of Beauty And Is Widely Considered The Most Elaborate And Gorgeous Theyyam. Being In Swatika Bhava, Muchilot Bhagavathi Has Only Very Gentle Movements. Anna Dhanam (Serving Food) Is Very Important In Muchilot Bhagavathi Temples During The Kaliyattam Festival.		There Are 108 Muchilot Temples Spread Across Northern Kerala Resembling The [[108 Shiva Temples]] Mentioned In The Shivalaya Stothram. Muchilot Bhagavathi‚ Who Is Adorned With All Beauty, Is Like A Goddess Of Beauty And Is Widely Considered The Most Elaborate And Gorgeous Theyyam. Being In Swatika Bhava, Muchilot Bhagavathi Has Only Very Gentle Movements. Anna Dhanam (Serving Food) Is Very Important In Muchilot Bhagavathi Temples During The Kaliyattam Festival.

	==Legends==		==Legends==
	Various legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati begin with her as a [[Brahmin]] woman born in Maniyottu [[Illam\|Mana]], a [[Illam\|house]] associated with the highest caste in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]], Kerala.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Muchilot Bhagavathi Theyyam &#124; THEYYAKKOLAM \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		Various legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati begin with her as a [[Brahmin]] woman born in Maniyottu [[Illam\|Mana]], a [[Illam\|house]] associated with the highest caste in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]], Kerala.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Muchilot Bhagavathi Theyyam &#124; THEYYAKKOLAM \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 }}</ref>

	The popular oral lore states that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the elder teacher of Peringellur (Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal, a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged her authority on [[Historical Vedic religion\|Vedic matters]].She defeated them in all kind of debates and afterwards jealous of her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were. She replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Karipody Thirur Muchilot , Muchilot Bhagavathi \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ The Gurukkal then challenged her virginity, arguing that she could not know this without experiencing it. She was expelled from her house and took refuge at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet the great god [[Shiva]] through suicide. While standing on a bed of burning coals, a member of the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] caste was passing through and was carrying thuthika(Oil pot) for supplying oil to the rayaramangalam temple, She requested him to pour coconut oil over her and cause her [[Death by burning\|immolation]]. With the blessing of Shiva, she returned to the world as a goddess and began wandering the earth.~~<~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi" /~~>~~		The popular oral lore states that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the elder teacher of Peringellur (Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal, a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged her authority on [[Historical Vedic religion\|Vedic matters]].She defeated them in all kind of debates and afterwards jealous of her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were. She replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Karipody Thirur Muchilot , Muchilot Bhagavathi \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Gurukkal then challenged her virginity, arguing that she could not know this without experiencing it. She was expelled from her house and took refuge at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet the great god [[Shiva]] through suicide. While standing on a bed of burning coals, a member of the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] caste was passing through and was carrying thuthika(Oil pot) for supplying oil to the rayaramangalam temple, She requested him to pour coconut oil over her and cause her [[Death by burning\|immolation]]. With the blessing of Shiva, she returned to the world as a goddess and began wandering the earth.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi" />

	According to the narratives, the Muchilot Padanayar—a [[Vaishya\|Vaniya]] of the Muchilot clan and a soldier of King [[Kolathiri]]—and his wife, Padanayathi, were able to feel her presence.~~<~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"~~>~~History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm~~<~~/ref~~>~~ The wife of Padanayar was drawing water from the housewell and saw an apparition of Muchilot Bhagavathi in the well. Afterwards, the pot which held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate. The next day, Muchilot Padanayar saw that the palm tree in front of his house had died; when he decided to cut the tree down to make weapons, the goddess made her presence visible to him. Padanayar then had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house,~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~{{better source needed\|date=January 2024}} therefore being associated with the vāṇiya community.{{explain\|date=January 2024}} Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as Muchilot Bhagavathi.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-04 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		According to the narratives, the Muchilot Padanayar—a [[Vaishya\|Vaniya]] of the Muchilot clan and a soldier of King [[Kolathiri]]—and his wife, Padanayathi, were able to feel her presence.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi">History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref> The wife of Padanayar was drawing water from the housewell and saw an apparition of Muchilot Bhagavathi in the well. Afterwards, the pot which held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate. The next day, Muchilot Padanayar saw that the palm tree in front of his house had died; when he decided to cut the tree down to make weapons, the goddess made her presence visible to him. Padanayar then had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref>{{better source needed\|date=January 2024}} therefore being associated with the vāṇiya community.{{explain\|date=January 2024}} Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as Muchilot Bhagavathi.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-04 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	But according to the holy manuscript (Pattola) of Muchilot Bhagavathi, Muchilot Bhagavathi is the kaliyuga avatar of Sita devi of treta yuga, Maya Devi of Dwarapa era, and Gaiyatri Devi who appeared before Viswamitra Maharishi. Lord Shiva created this powerful goddess for the wellbeing of humans and sent her to the Earth in a golden chariot called "Otta thanden". While travelling on the Earth, she rested at the [[Architecture of Kerala#Padippura\|padippura]] of Muchilot Pada Nair, who was a soldier belonging to the Muchilot clan among the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiyas]].~~<~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"/~~>~~		But according to the holy manuscript (Pattola) of Muchilot Bhagavathi, Muchilot Bhagavathi is the kaliyuga avatar of Sita devi of treta yuga, Maya Devi of Dwarapa era, and Gaiyatri Devi who appeared before Viswamitra Maharishi. Lord Shiva created this powerful goddess for the wellbeing of humans and sent her to the Earth in a golden chariot called "Otta thanden". While travelling on the Earth, she rested at the [[Architecture of Kerala#Padippura\|padippura]] of Muchilot Pada Nair, who was a soldier belonging to the Muchilot clan among the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiyas]].<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"/>

	There are more than 108 Muchilot temples spread across North Kerala, most of them in [[Kannur]] District.~~<~~ref name="old.travelkannur.com"~~>~~{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-03 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ Among these 108 temples the first seven temples are considered as "Aroodam" or Most revered.		There are more than 108 Muchilot temples spread across North Kerala, most of them in [[Kannur]] District.<ref name="old.travelkannur.com">{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-03 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> Among these 108 temples the first seven temples are considered as "Aroodam" or Most revered.

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Use ~~Indian English~~\|date=December 2019}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2019}}Muchilot [[Bhagavati\|Bhagavathi]] Is The Tutelary Deity Of [[Bania (caste)\|Vaniyar]] Community In [[North Malabar]].
	~~{{verbosity~~\|~~date=January 2020}}~~[[~~File:Muchilot Bhagavathy.jpg\|thumb~~\|]]		[[File:Muchilot_Bhagavathy_@Nambram_Sree_Muchilot_Bhagavathy_Kshethram.jpg\|thumb\|500x500px\|''<small>Muchilot Bhagavathi</small>'']]
	[[File:~~Muchilottu Bhagavathi~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~270px~~\|~~Muchilot Bhagavathi]]~~		There Are 108 Muchilot Temples Spread Across Northern Kerala Resembling The [[108 Shiva Temples]] Mentioned In The Shivalaya Stothram. Muchilot Bhagavathi‚ Who Is Adorned With All Beauty, Is Like A Goddess Of Beauty And Is Widely Considered The Most Elaborate And Gorgeous Theyyam. Being In Swatika Bhava, Muchilot Bhagavathi Has Only Very Gentle Movements. Anna Dhanam (Serving Food) Is Very Important In Muchilot Bhagavathi Temples During The Kaliyattam Festival.
	'''Muchilot Bhagavathi''~~' is the [[tutelary deity~~]] ~~of the~~ [[~~Vaishya\|Vaniyas~~]]~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dutchinkerala.com/article19.php?id=06\|title=Dutch in Kerala - Glimpses of World History through Kerala and Dutch\|website=dutchinkerala.com}}</ref> of North Malabar~~. Muchilot ~~Bhagavathi is also worshipped by [[namboodiri\|Nambūdiri]]s of the Pulimpi [[Illam]] as ''Vīzhala Bhagavati<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency~~, ~~Best of Homestay, Temple &~~ Theyyam ~~Tour Packages \|url=http://old~~.~~travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2022-03-16 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>'' and as ''Maññaḷamma'' by some Adiyodis~~..

	==Legends==		==Legends==
	~~The various~~ legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati ~~seem to~~ begin ~~from the point that she was~~ a Brahmin woman born in ~~the~~ [[Illam\|~~''mana''~~]] ~~called ''Maniyottu''~~ in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 ~~\|df=~~ }}</ref~~> They subsequently diverge.~~		Various legends on the origin of Muchilot Bhagavati begin with her as a [[Brahmin]] woman born in Maniyottu [[Illam\|Mana]], a [[Illam\|house]] associated with the highest caste in the village of Peringellur, near [[Taliparamba]], Kerala.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|title=Muchilot Bhagavathi Theyyam &#124; THEYYAKKOLAM \|accessdate=2013-10-30 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101042637/http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/history/muchilot-bhagavathi \|archivedate=2013-11-01 }}</ref>

	The ~~dominant story goes~~ that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the "Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal~~" (~~a Brahmin~~, 'the Elder Teacher of Peringellur'~~) and his disciples challenged ~~the~~ authority ~~of the girl~~ on Vedic matters. ~~Rendered~~ jealous by her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were~~, she~~ replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=~~Archived copy~~ \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Gurukkal ~~argued~~ that ~~one who had never indulged in love-making or given birth~~ could not know ~~so and thus challenged her virginity~~. ~~After being~~ expelled from her house~~, she~~ took refuge ~~in [[Shiva]]~~ at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet ~~him~~ through suicide. ~~Standing~~ on a bed of burning ~~coal~~, ~~she asked~~ a [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] to pour coconut oil over her. ~~She then~~ returned to the world as a goddess by the ~~blessing of lord [[shiva]]~~.~~While travelling in the earth she reseted at the [[padippura]] of Muchilot padanair who was a [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] belonging to Muchilot clan and a soldier of [[kolathiri]] king <~~ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"~~>History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo~~/~~bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref>~~		The popular oral lore states that following the end of her studies and before her betrothal, the elder teacher of Peringellur (Peringellur Mootha Gurukkal, a Brahmin) and his disciples challenged her authority on [[Historical Vedic religion\|Vedic matters]].She defeated them in all kind of debates and afterwards jealous of her wisdom, they asked the girl what the greatest pain and greatest pleasure were. She replied that they were, respectively, giving birth and love-making.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|title=Karipody Thirur Muchilot , Muchilot Bhagavathi \|access-date=30 October 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061801/http://www.karipodymuchilot.com/muchilotBhagavathi.html \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The Gurukkal then challenged her virginity, arguing that she could not know this without experiencing it. She was expelled from her house and took refuge at the temple in [[Karivellur]] and promptly resolved to meet the great god [[Shiva]] through suicide. While standing on a bed of burning coals, a member of the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiya]] caste was passing through and was carrying thuthika(Oil pot) for supplying oil to the rayaramangalam temple, She requested him to pour coconut oil over her and cause her [[Death by burning\|immolation]]. With the blessing of Shiva, she returned to the world as a goddess and began wandering the earth.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi" />

	~~Wife~~ of muchilot ~~padanair had an apparition~~ of ~~Sree Muchilot~~ Bhagavathi ~~as she~~ was drawing water from the well. Afterwards, the pot ~~that~~ held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate.~~Next~~ day ~~the~~ Muchilot ~~padanayar~~ saw the palm tree ~~infront~~ of his house ~~dried. It is believed that the Devi made her presence visible to the Muchilodan Padanayar~~ when he decided to cut the tree. ~~The Karanavar~~ then ~~also~~ had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref~~>This is how the Muchilottu Bhaghavathy~~ associated with the ~~[[Vaishya\|~~vāṇiya]] community. Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as ~~‘Muchilottu Bhagavathi’~~.		According to the narratives, the Muchilot Padanayar—a [[Vaishya\|Vaniya]] of the Muchilot clan and a soldier of King [[Kolathiri]]—and his wife, Padanayathi, were able to feel her presence.<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi">History of Muchilotu Bhagavathi http://www.thekeralatemples.com/templeinfo/bhagavathy/karivellur_muchilottukavu.htm</ref> The wife of Padanayar was drawing water from the housewell and saw an apparition of Muchilot Bhagavathi in the well. Afterwards, the pot which held the oil that burned the girl began to levitate. The next day, Muchilot Padanayar saw that the palm tree in front of his house had died; when he decided to cut the tree down to make weapons, the goddess made her presence visible to him. Padanayar then had a vision that the soul of the virgin had been sent back by [[Lord Shiva]] to abide in him. They placed the goddess in a silver chest in the western chamber of the house,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sites.google.com/site/narathsreemuchilottubhagavathi/muchilottu-bhagavathi\|title=Muchilottu Bhagavathi - ॐ-Narath Shree Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kshethram-ॐ\|website=sites.google.com}}</ref>{{better source needed\|date=January 2024}} therefore being associated with the vāṇiya community.{{explain\|date=January 2024}} Muchilottu Vaniyan and others in his community started worshipping the goddess as their family deity. Thus the goddess came to be known as Muchilot Bhagavathi.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-04 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			But according to the holy manuscript (Pattola) of Muchilot Bhagavathi, Muchilot Bhagavathi is the kaliyuga avatar of Sita devi of treta yuga, Maya Devi of Dwarapa era, and Gaiyatri Devi who appeared before Viswamitra Maharishi. Lord Shiva created this powerful goddess for the wellbeing of humans and sent her to the Earth in a golden chariot called "Otta thanden". While travelling on the Earth, she rested at the [[Architecture of Kerala#Padippura\|padippura]] of Muchilot Pada Nair, who was a soldier belonging to the Muchilot clan among the [[Vaishya\|vāṇiyas]].<ref name="History of muchilot Bhagavathi"/>

			There are more than 108 Muchilot temples spread across North Kerala, most of them in [[Kannur]] District.<ref name="old.travelkannur.com">{{Cite web \|title=Travel Agency, Best of Homestay, Temple & Theyyam Tour Packages \|url=http://old.travelkannur.com/ \|access-date=2024-01-03 \|website=old.travelkannur.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> Among these 108 temples the first seven temples are considered as "Aroodam" or Most revered.

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	~~{{commonscat-inline\|Theyyam}}~~		* {{citation \|url=http://www.vengara.com/ \|title=Vengara}}
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.pernekshetra.com/ \| title = Shree Perne Muchilot Bhagavathi Kshetra}}, Official Website		* {{citation \|url=http://www.kaliyattam.com/ \|title=Kaliyattam}}
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.vengara.com/ \| title = Vengara}}~~, the Land of Theyyam.~~		* {{citation \|url=http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/ \|title=Theyyam Calendar}}
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.kaliyattam.com/ \| title = Kaliyattam}}~~: Theyyam Images, History, Kaav.~~
	* {{citation \| url = http://www.theyyamcalendar.com/ \| title = Theyyam ~~calendar~~}}~~, including images.~~

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