Angadipuram Thirumandhamkunnu Temple

Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga as Sree Bhadrakali (Bhagavathy) located on a hillock at Angadipuram near Perinthalmanna in Malappuram District, Kerala. Regarded as one of the important Durga temples in Kerala and traditionally counted among the 108 Durga temples created by Parasurama, it is known for its hilltop setting, traditional Kerala architecture, and the annual Pooram festival.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex with traditional Kerala-style architecture, tiled roofs, and stone steps leading to the sanctum of Goddess Bhagavathy. The surroundings include temple courtyards, smaller shrines for Shiva and other deities, and views over Angadipuram town. Visitors can observe daily poojas, receive prasadam, explore the temple pond and mandapams, and experience a calm devotional atmosphere with increased activity during festivals.

Traditionally believed to have been consecrated by Parasurama and associated with King Mandhata who is said to have installed the deity. The temple is counted among the 108 Durga temples of Kerala and was historically the family temple of the Valluvanad kings. The main deity is worshipped as Sree Bhadrakali, with legends linking the site to the battle between Goddess Durga and demon Darika.

Major centre of Shakti worship in Kerala, renowned for Mangalya Pooja for marriage prospects and for the annual Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram, an 11-day festival in March-April featuring traditional music, arts, and processions. The temple follows Kerala tantric rituals and is an important pilgrimage site during Navratri and other auspicious days.