Goddess
Thiruvarkadu Bhagavathi is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. Here deity is facing in West direction which measures 135 cm in height. Goddess features with Eight arms holding two Tridents, Sword, Shield, Skull, Rope, Hook and serpent in hands. The idol was installed by Lord Parasurama.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Payangadi Bus Stand |
1.3 KM | 0497-2875890 |
 Payangadi Railway Station |
2 KM | 139 |
 Karipur Airport |
118 KM | 0483-2719491 |
Architecture
Madayi Kavu was constructed in Kerala style of architecture and has a Namaskara Mandapam. The temple is having two Sreekovils, an inscription on a copper plate which was recovered from the old palace of the king and the antiquity of the temple is established by this copper plate inscription.
The temple architecture of some shrines in the region shows how the Goddess is perceived in the region. The temples such as Annapoorneshwari temple and Madayikkavu has strong Brahminic influence. The Brahmin women in ancient time, were not allowed to show their faces in the sit-out, they were mostly inside their home and was addressed as Andarjanam by Kerala Brahmins. The Goddess is considered as Brahmin Mother and hence do not face the temple entrance gate, her sanctum is inside the shrine, the sanctum that one can see while entering from the front entrance is of Shiva (also due to the tantric temple architecture Rurujith Vidhanam) and in Annapoorneshwari Temple it is Krishna's shrine in the front entrance. So the temple is known by the name of Shiva rather than the Goddess. Tiruvarkaadu means 'The forest of the Lord'.
Religious Significance
Ancient story speaks that the populace of Madayi were harried by a devil named "Dharaka" and Madayikavu Amma in the form of Kali slayed him. The Devi then requested Lord Shiva to give a place on earth where people can be accessible to her and worship her. Lord Shiva requested his disciple Parashuram and as per his orders Parashuram hit the ground with his sword. When he did so the sea which made way for a hill was transformed into a Punya Kshethara of mother Kali famously known as Madayi Kavu Ammaor Thiruvar Kadu Bhagavathi. The temple was spared from pulverization by Tipu Sultan(whose supporters devastated the closeby Vadukunnu Temple). The Madayi Kavu temple was saved from demolition by a Nair warrior, Vengayil Chathukutty Nayanar who received the title of Nayanar from the temple authorities for his bravery (Sthanaperu).
History
Madayi Kavu was built in 344 A.D and Kolathiri rulers are the contributors for this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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