different from all other Kuthambalams of various temples of Kerala. It is believed that the Kuthambalam was constructed by Perunthachan. The scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are sculptured on the Rangamandapam of the Kuthambalam. There is a huge pillar curved out of the wood of "Kurumthotti" - a medicinal plant. Inside the hall there is a vigraha of Devi Bhuvaneswari. Women are not allowed to enter the Kuthambalam and the 'Nalambalam'. 'Koothu' and 'Koodiyattom' are performed inside the Koothambalam. A special performance of 'Brahmachari Koothu' is conducted only in this temple as this is for the benefit of those who have no children. Mahamaya Devi, enshrined in the Kuthambalam facing south is well known as Kuthambalathil Amma. 'Guruthi' is performed for the Devi inside the Kuthambalam by devotees for the removal of all their problems and for the destruction of enemies. During the Annual Festival, Chakiyar Koothu is conducted regularly. St. Mary's Church Northern Kidangoor is home to the increasingly old St. Mary's Church. Kidangoor St. Mary's Church is the parish forane of the Knanaya community. Little Lourdes hospital in Kidangoor, run by the Visitation Nuns, is a famous hospital on the Pala Highway. Festivals The main festival is in the month of Kumbha (February, March). It starts on the day of Karthika and lasts for 10 days. The Trikarthika of the month of Vrichika (November–December) and the Thaipooyam of the month of Makara (Jan-Feb) are other important festivals. Many people come to the temple to perform Shastivrata on 6th day after the Amavasya, which is considered auspicious. Trade Several types of imported goods are available in Kidangoor. Also being on the Pala-Ettumanoor road, you can find most of the daily use items available in markets. Hospitals Little Lourdes Mission hospital is one of the main hospitals in Kidangoor. Apart from that, there are few other hospitals which are nearby on the way to Pala and Ettumanoor like Mar Sleeva Medicity, Carithas Hospital, Miteras, Ahalia Eye hospital and Matha Hospital. References External links Villages in Kottayam district