Morning worship
Saraswati
In the morning, Saraswati is remembered as the Goddess of knowledge, learning, speech, music and the arts.
THE PRESIDING DEITY
Shree
Mookambika.
Amma, to those who come before her.
FROM THE TEMPLE TRADITION
Strength and wisdom in Mookambika worship
Temple tradition says that Parashurama gathered Brahmins from the sixty-four villages to establish the form of worship followed at Pallikunnu.
In this account, the Goddess worshipped as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of Mahishasura, is also approached in the gentle Saraswati form associated with knowledge and learning.
The two forms bring strength and wisdom together in the temple’s understanding of the Goddess.
Devotees turn to her for courage and protection, and for help in learning, creative work and understanding.
The legend also names Kattumadam Namboothiripad as the Tantri appointed by Parashurama, with responsibility for rituals, religious observances and traditional temple affairs.
SARASWATI · LAKSHMI · DURGA
One Divine Mother.
Three sacred forms.
At Pallikunnu, the Goddess is worshipped in the three forms of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Durga.
Midday worship
Lakshmi
At midday, the Lakshmi form expresses abundance, well-being, auspiciousness and prosperity.
Evening worship
Durga
In the evening, Durga is worshipped for strength, protection and the victory of righteousness over evil.
DEVOTION & LEARNING
Wisdom, well-being
and strength.
Mookambika is worshipped here as the Mother to whom devotees bring both everyday concerns and new beginnings. Her Saraswati form gives the child’s first letters a special place in temple life.
The deity is worshipped as Saraswati in the morning, Lakshmi at noon and Durga in the evening.
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