Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple
Mangaladevi Kannagi Temple is an ancient historic temple located in the Idukki District of Kerala bordering Tamil Nadu, about 15 km from Thekkady in Idukki district and 7 km from Pazhiyankudi in Theni district.
| Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple | |
|---|---|
 Mangaladevi Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Idukki |
| Deity | Mangaladevi/ Kannagi |
| Governing body | Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumily, Peerumedu |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
  Location in India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°34′55″N 77°13′59″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Chera architecture |
| Creator | Cheran Chenguttuvan |
| Date established | 2nd Century AD |
| Elevation | 1,337 m (4,386 ft) |
Cheran Chenguttuvan, the king of ancient Chera nadu, had erected the temple for Kannagi around 2000 years back at Vannathipara and called it 'Kannagi Kottam' or 'Mangaladevi Kannagi temple' and performed regular pujas.[1]
A view from Mangaladevi temple premise.
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