Puttingal Temple

Puttingal Temple
പരവൂര്‍ പുറ്റിങ്ങല്‍ ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം

Puttingal temple festival
Puttingal Temple
പരവൂര്‍ പുറ്റിങ്ങല്‍ ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം
Location in Kerala
Name
Proper name Paravur Puttingal Devi Temple
Geography
Coordinates 8°48′45.43″N 76°39′51.97″E / 8.8126194°N 76.6644361°E / 8.8126194; 76.6644361Coordinates: 8°48′45.43″N 76°39′51.97″E / 8.8126194°N 76.6644361°E / 8.8126194; 76.6644361
Country India
State Kerala
District Kollam
Location Paravur
Culture
Primary deity Goddess Puttingal

Puttingal Temple was a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant Hill.[1]

The main festival is celebrated on the day of Bharani star in Meenam. Fireworks and other events associated with the festival take place along with other cultural events with various poojas performed.

2016 fire

Main article: Puttingal temple fire

On 10 April, 2016, 114 people were killed due to a fireworks mishap at this temple, while over 350 other people were injured.[2] A cracker fell on a shed where the fireworks were stored, setting off an explosion.[3] Permission was not given to the temple by the authorities for the fireworks display and a case was registered.

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