In a general body meeting of devotees held on 26-06-2011, it was decided to renovate
the sreekovil and valiyambalam of Bhadrakali temple due to its old age. A committee
elected by the general body, Puthankulankulangara Bhagavathy Kshethra Punarudharana
Samithy, was entrusted to execute the project by collecting fund from devotees.
On 26-08-2011, the renovation of this temple was commenced under the direction and
permission of Chief Priest of the temple, Brahmasree Puliyannoor Sasi Namboothiripad.
The design and other structural details as per Vasthuvidhi of temples were developed
by renowned temple architect, Brahmasree Kanippayyoor Krishnan Namboothiripad.
Temple Model
Temple Renovation Work in progress Before Renovation
Accordingly, the sreekovil of the temple was designed to be constructed with
RCC foundation, granite walls and wooden roofing covered with copper sheet. The
valiyambalam of the temple was designed to be constructed with RCC foundation, laterite
walls and wooden frame roofing with clay tile covering. The balikkalpura of the
temple was designed to be covered with wooden frame. It was also decided to dig
a holy water well near to the sreekovil for the exclusive use of water inside the
temple.
The estimated cost worked out for the above project was Rs. 60 lakhs. As on 31-01-2013,
about 2/3 rd portion of the work has been completed with the contributions collected
from devotees. Now, the prathishta kalasam of the temple has been fixed for 14-07-2013,
for which an additional expense of Rs. 10 lakhs is required.
The following offerings have been identified for contributions of devotees for the
renovation of temple.
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1.
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Sreekovil Samarpanam
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: Rs. 5000/-
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2
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Valiyambalam Samarpanam
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: Rs. 2000/-
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3
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Teak Wood Samarpanam
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: Rs. 1000/-
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4
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Copper Sheet Samarpanam
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: Rs. 500/-
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5
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Granite Samarpanam
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: Rs. 300/-
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The following offerings have been identified for contributions of devotees for the
prathishta kalasam of temple
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1.
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Jeevakalasam
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: Rs. 10001/-
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2
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Brahmakalasam
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: Rs. 5001/-
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3
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Kumbhesakarkarikalasam
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: Rs. 3001/-
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4
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Nidrakalasam
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: Rs. 2001/-
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5
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Thathwakalasam
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: Rs. 1001/-
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6
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Parikalasam
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: Rs. 501/-
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Purana’s says that people get very rare occasions in a life time to participate
in events like renovation and prathishta kalasam of temples like this. The prathishta
of this temple was done during 1675 by Mambattu Bhattathiri and the first renovation
was carried out by Sakthan Thampuran during 1800. Hence, after a period of 213 years,
we are lucky to have a chance to involve in the temple renovation activities. Devotees
shall never lose occasions like this and are requested to participate and contribute
for such a great event in their life time.
Devotees can contribute their offerings as follows:
- By sending account payee cheque in favour of General Convener, Puthankulangara Bhagavathy
Kshethra Punarudharan Samithy,
- Eroor (PO), Tripunithura, PIN – 682306, Kerala.
- Directly by remitting cash / account payee cheque in the offering counter of the
temple.
- By e-transfer of fund to Samithy’s SB account No. 67155169554 in State Bank of Travancore,
Vennala Branch having IFSC SBT R 0000808
For details, please contact: 9400015355 / 9447378522 / 8547181452 / 9447305728.
The previous projects such as renovation of Siva, Vishnu and Sastha temples during
2004 and dhwaja prathishta of 2008 was made into reality mainly due to the valuable
contributions of devotees of the temple. Whatever portion of this project has been
completed is mainly due to their valuable contributions. We, once again request
all devotees to contribute maximum possible for the timely completion of the project.
We sincerely pray to Lord and Lourdes of the temple to shower all their blessings
on devotees for their good health and wealth.
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