The shrines around Malanada preserve the temple's living traditions, linking local communities, sacred landscapes, and the stories of the people who worship here.
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The sankalpamoorthy here is the Vallyappooppan. The 'Moopan' (Valiya Karanavar, the family head) of Kaduthamsserry Kurava family enjoys the right to perform poojas at Malanada. The Karanavar has the duty to ensure the welfare of the people belonging to 7 Karakal, excepting Edakkadu Kara.
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It is the most prominent among other places of worship associated with Malanada temple. Kizhakkebhagathu Appooppan is the nephew of Malanada Appooppan. Although annoyed and antagonized, he is faithful to his uncle. He provides alms and shelter to all who seek solace from Vallyappooppan and offers to Vallyappooppan whatever he receives in return. It is believed that the nephew makes Malanada temple rich and prosperous. As bequeathed by Vallyappooppan, Kizhakkebhagathu Appooppan looks after Edakkad kara, one among the seven karas of Malanada. Before Malakuda, Kizhakkebhagathu Appooppan celebrates his annual festival on the 28th of Makaram every year, popularly known as Uchcharam.
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It is the abode of Menakkasseril Appooppan, who was the first ruler of the land including Malanada temple. The kottaram is believed to be the abode of 101 Swaroopangal.
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Another Thampuran (Sidhan) from Pandinadu, who was a specialist in treating gastric problems, occupied this temple as directed by Vallyappooppan. It is situated on the southern part of Malanada temple. People having gastric complaints worship here for solace.
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It is situated to the north of Malanada temple. Vallyappooppan allotted this temple to the Thampuran (Sidhan), who came from Pandinadu and specialized in treating ophthalmic problems. People with ophthalmic problems find solace by making offerings here.
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The sankalpamoorthy is a Siddhan specialized in the treatment of mental disorders. The temple roof is covered by copper sheets. There is a myth about this copper roof. Brahmins perform the pooja yearly twice, on 1st Vrischikam and 1st Friday of Meenam.
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The Sankalpamoorthy is Devi or Bhagavathy. It was the military centre and storehouse for the arms of Vallyappooppan. The Kalari Gurukkal teaching martial arts lived here. Their descendants perform martial arts before Kaduthamsserry Kottaram on Kodiyettam Day every year. They also have the right to conduct the ritual Thookkam at Malanada Temple.
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Vallyathu Appooppan is the sankalpamoorthy here. He is one among the Naluveedanmar who assist Kaduthamsserry Appooppan in the general and special administration.
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The sankalpamoorthy here is Poolisseriyil Ammoomma. There was a well-built and neat cattle shed which sheltered bullocks, buffaloes and milk cows. Paddy, cereals and other crops after harvesting were stored in the big storehouses attached to the kottaram. It was considered the centre of fertility.
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The Sankalpamoorthy here is the calm and serene Siddhan in exile from Tamilnadu. He loves peace and looks after Venkulam Ela.
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The Muhurthy sankalpam is one of the other worshipping places associated with Malanada Temple. Poojas are restricted to two days in a year.
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The main deities are Durga, Bhadra and Goshalakrishnan. Kettungal family enjoys certain privileges like the Kalasam, Vedi Vazhipad and the right to depute two family members to the Malanada temple administration committee. The Kalasakkaran accompanies Oorali along with Naluveedanmar on Malakkuda day.
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Here Ummasserry Kavilamma is the sankalpamoorthy. The poojas are performed by members of the Pulaya community.
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Here poojas are performed by members of the Pulaya community. It is believed that Duryodhanan, in search of the Pandavas in exile, first came to the top of this hill and had an aerial view of the locality. From there he could see the light from Kaduthamsserry family, which led him to Malanada hill. During the Uchcharam festival at Kizhakkebhagom Temple, the Kettukazhcha first go to this hill in a procession before entering the temple compound.