Valayanad Devi temple
Kozhikode, Kerala
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Valayanad Bhagavathi is the family temple of the Zamorin Kings, who were the rulers of Kozhikode. Sthala puranam says how Devi came here A Fight occured between Zamorin and Valluvanad king in which the Zamorians were

defeated. Zamorians thought that Devi's blessings was with Valluvanad king, and started Devi Upasana.
Satisfied with the Pooja, Devi decided to come with Zamorians on a condition that she will stay at the place where they turn back and check her.

After a while of walking Zamorin turned back and Devi stood there as per her condition. But because of their devotion Devi throw her bangle, and the spot where it fell will always have her presence. Thus the bangle Devi threw rotated for a week and landed at the place where the

temple now stands. The place where the bangle rotated for a week came to be known as Azhchavattom (Azhcha means Week) and the place where the bangle fell became Thiruvalayanad, (Vala means Bangle).The Sreechakra, designed by the great Sivayogi Thayyavur Sivasankar

remains in the Garbhagriham, where the presence of the Devi is forever present. By worshiping in this temple will help us in success of all our actions,  getting cured of diseases and getting  wisdom.
Valayanad Amme