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'''Mithrakary''' is a small village in [[Kerala]], India. It is located in Muttar [[Panchayat]] in [[Kuttanadu]] Taluk. | '''Mithrakary''' is a small village in [[Kerala]], India. It is located in Muttar [[Panchayat]] in [[Kuttanadu]] Taluk. | ||
It is presumed that this region (most part of [[Kuttanad]]) was a very big forest in ancient years, but later destroyed by a forest fire. It is still possible to see "kari" (coal) if we dig deep into the soil. So this place name end-up with Kari. This village was the property of a well-known Brahmin family named 'Mithra Madom' in early days. The Brahmin family name 'Mithra' and the concept of the land arise from 'Karies' joined to form the name of this village - 'Mithra' 'Kari'. Another and more reliable storey behind the name is that in ancient era, this village was under the control of 'Mithran' - the village ruler. From his name this village got its name.<ref>http://lsgkerala.in/muttarpanchayat/history/</ref> | It is presumed that this region (most part of [[Kuttanad]]) was a very big forest in ancient years, but later destroyed by a forest fire. It is still possible to see "kari" (coal) if we dig deep into the soil. So this place name end-up with Kari. This village was the property of a well-known Brahmin family named 'Mithra Madom' in early days. The Brahmin family name 'Mithra' and the concept of the land arise from 'Karies' joined to form the name of this village - 'Mithra' 'Kari'. Another and more reliable storey behind the name is that in ancient era, this village was under the control of 'Mithran' - the village ruler. From his name this village got its name.<ref>http://lsgkerala.in/muttarpanchayat/history/ {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
This village is famous for its ancient temple 'Mithrakary Devi Temple'. The famous peculiarity of this temple is that it has two idols of same goddess at its srikovil. | This village is famous for its ancient temple 'Mithrakary Devi Temple'. The famous peculiarity of this temple is that it has two idols of same goddess at its srikovil. | ||