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Quite infuriated, Arjuna shot an arrow and killed Mukasura. Lord Shiva also shot at the Assura at the same time. An argument ensued as to whose arrow killed the demon. Shiva, in the guise of the Kirata king finally agreed with Arjuna to have an archery contest. In the fierce contest, Arjuna was defeated and became quite dismayed. Then he placed a big stone in front of him and prayed to Goddess Adi Parashakthi. The flowers he showered on the stone fell at the feet of Kirata and Kirati. He then realized that those were none other than Lord Shiva and Devi Parvathi who wanted to test his devotion and bhakti. Pleased with this, Lord Shiva granted him the arrow - Pashupathastra, as hedesired by Arjuna.
The Kadampuzha Devi Shetram is an holy one and highly sanctified. Further, the consecration here was done by the great saint Sri Sangaracharaya of Kaladi. He was born close to Thrissur and became an authority on Advaidtha philosophy.
Strict dress code needs to be followed to enter the temple premises. Men needs to wear dhoti and has to remove shirt before entering the main temple. Women with pants, etc are not allowed inside the temple premises. Almost daily Annadaanam (free meals) is provided to devotees during noon time. Devotees are advised
not to throw the left-over in the trash.
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