Kalleri Kuttichathan Temple || ഇവിടെ പ്രാർത്ഥിച്ചാൽ കുട്ടിച്ചാത്തൻ എന്തും നടത്തി തരും.....

Standing in front of the Kalleri, Sree Kuttichathan Temple. One is filled with an aura of Reverence and serenity .The temple bears testimony to the historical and cultural aspirations of the people in and around Kalleri . It is believed that an earnest devotee’s prayers never goes unanswered. History records the birth of Sri Kuttichathan to an illicit relationship between a high caste Eastern Payannur Namboodiri and a low caste lady when the Zamindari system was in full swing during the 15th century.


The pregnant mother was forced to do all sorts of laborious jobs even during her advanced period of pregnancy that the delivery of Kuttichathan itself occurred while she was sowing in the paddy fields. Sheer exhaustion, hunger and fatigue had forced the lady to work for a square meal. She fell down and delivered Kuttichathan.
His boyhood days were full of misery and neglect, he was forced to do all household chores and was treated with contempt and sneer that he developed animosity even toward his progenitor and he was visibly annoyed at others who mocked at his illegitimate birth. The young Kuttichathan was so angered over his racial discrimination and the manner in which he was handled by the Namboodiri household where he was educated. He was made to work hard for his bread and given all sorts of jobs which the young one could ill afford to do. He was filled with so much venom and vengeance that he decided to run away from Payyannur.
Lokanarkavutemple
He reached the historically important Lokanarkavu, where he befriended Malmathan Kunkkan and Kunkkan became great admirer of Kuttichathan. The temple festival of Loknarkavu was conducted by four ancestral families and Kunkkan was honoured with the right of tying the umbrellas. Despite waiting from dawn to dusk, he was sidelined by the landed gentry. A dejected Kunkan approached Kuttichathan and narrated his tale of woe, an enraged Kuttichathan came up with burning coals, which he in a fit of rage threw upon the pavilion of the festival leading to utter chaos and confusion.
The unexpected turn of events in the festival, angered the aristocracy and they were on the look out for Kunkan and Kuttichathan. They combed every nook and corner for them. Kunkkan was caught and beheaded and hanged upon the kuttothal, then enraged Kuttichathan unchain Kunnkkan’s head and put before LoknarKavu temple and sung poorapattu after that, he moved over to the surrounding area of LoknarKavu and Kalleri. It remains a mystery, whether Kuttichathan remained in the temple dedicated in his honour or was killed by the people.
The temple festival attracts people from every nook and corner of the region. People are highly excited about this event. Every year 5 days long festival (Thira Mahothsav) held at the Temple. Usually, the first Friday of malayalam month Dhanu celebrated as the main day of the fest.
The day of temple festival there are lot of holy activities such as Thandaan varavu, Ashari varav, Kollen varav, Thaalappoli, Pookkalasham varav, Elaneer varav etc. are also been conducted.There are various cultural programs like dance, music, drama also performed at temple open air stage, which is organised by the local arts clubs and institutions.Fairs selling all types of merchandise will be available on those days. It is controled by Ayencheri grama panchaayath(Local Self Government Body).
All days after sunset the Kalvilakku and other lights will be flames. The main routine event going on every Fridays. That day the devotees including ladies and children all over Kerala are reaching in the temple. Apart from Friday, Tuesdays and other special days also had poojas and other spiritual activities are taking place.
In this hectic world of activity, a visit of the temple offers solace and peace. The number of devotees thronging religious places is increasing day by day. It enriches not only the individual but also the family. Chanting of mantras and prayers offers to the mind, peace and tranquility, releases tensions and soothens the mind. Getting up very early in the morning (Brahmamuhoorthum) followed by purification of the body, makes the individual fresh and fit as a fiddle. The exposure to sunlight (preferably bare chested in the case of men) provides vitamin D to the body. Walking under the banyan tree, using basil dipped water, sandal paste, viboothi etc are highly useful as source of remedies for several ailments. While the needs of the body are taken care of, it would be a good idea to listen devotional songs and talks. As it provides a lot of knowledge in spiritual matters.