Panachikkadu Temple is the most famous temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati in Kerala. Thousands children are start writing their first letters in the temple. Here is a look at some important facts about Panachikkadu Saraswathi Temple. The main murti worshipped in Panachikkadu temple is Vishnu. The shrine is today famous for Upa Devata Goddess Saraswati. History states that Kizhupurathu family did not have any children for a long period. Kizhupurathu namboothiri performed bhajan in Mookambika to have children in the family. One day Goddess Mookambika appeared before him and advised him to go back to his home. She told him that a nampoothiri lady in his illam is pregnant. As directed by the Goddess the next day he worshipped the Goddess and returned to his house. Shakti of Goddess entered the palm leaf umbrella of the namboothiri and went with him, when he reached Panachikkad, the palm umbrella become stiff without any movement. Soon the power of Goddess Mookambika was realized. Puja