Hemambika Temple is a unique shrine dedicated to Goddess Hemambika
in Palakkad in Kerala. There is no murti in the temple instead two hands are
worshipped here. The shrine, dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, is also known as
Kallekulangara Temple or Emoor Temple or Kaipathi Temple.
Two hands made out of stone are worshipped here. It is believed that the hands are in abhaya hasta. There is only noon puja in the shrine.
Two hands made out of stone are worshipped here. It is believed that the hands are in abhaya hasta. There is only noon puja in the shrine.
Legend has it that Goddess Hemambika appeared on earth to annihilate
demon Nilasura.
Parashurama had prayed here to the Goddess to help the people from the atrocities of demon Neelasura.
Hemambika Temple is a unique shrine dedicated to Goddess Hemambika in Palakkad in Kerala. Parashurama had prayed here to the Goddess to help the people from the atrocities of demon Neelasura.