Thalakkadkavu Bhagavati temple
Thalakkadkavu Bhagavati temple in Malappuram Kerala has been lying in ruins for many centuries. The temple was destroyed during the invasions of Hyder Ali, the father of Tipu Sultan.
Due to the religious persecution of Hindus in Malappuram, the local community has been unable to restore the temple. However the devotees has been lighting a lamp at the temple and praying for the restoration for many decades.
The temple was located as part of the #ReclaimTemples project to restore and revive 300 ancient temples.
The devotees of the locality has been organised into a committee and the initial steps in the restoration of temple has been completed.
The restoration plan of the temple has also been prepared by vastushastra experts. The restoration of the Garbagriha is estimated to costs ten lakh rupees and is being undertaken.
The locality has many devotees and the temple will play a major role in community development and strengthening initiatives in the region.
UPDATES:
28 Dec 2020; Devaprashnam to identify the nature of Divine and the the restoration and rituals required
15 Apr 2021: Measurements of the temple marked on ground
15 Jul 2021: Deity shifted to Balalaya / Temporary Garbagriha
25 Aug 2021: Shilanyas of the temple
13 Dec 2021: Stone door frames installation
Apr 2022:
Oct 2022:
Mar 2023:
The Garbagriha works including the ceiling and designs are undertaken.
June 2023
The laying of stones on the inside of the Garbagriha, ceiling work, painting, beautification works are going on.