Mupliyam Madapillikavu Temple is located in Thrissur
District. The shrine is dedicated to Shiva and Devi – Mother Goddess Bhagavathi. The
annual festival at Madappillikavu is observed in Makaram month. The temple is located around 27 km from Thrissur.
The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Vishnu, Devi and Ganpati.
Mahashivratri and Bali Tharpanam are conducted in the temple.
The temple has a round sanctum sanctorum with a kodimaram and chuttambalam.
The temple is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut
leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights. The annual festival is noted for various rituals. Caparisoned elephants, melam, fireworks and sheevali are
part of the festival. Traditional performing arts, music and dance are staged
during the period. Hundreds of people arrive on the day to witness various
rituals and festivities. The weeklong festival ends with Arattu on the final day.