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Chottanikkara Temple is one of the most famous Hindu places of worship in Kerala. Divinity is worshipped in three forms here: Saraswathy (knowledge) in the morning, Lakshmi (wellbeing) at noon, and Durga (power) in the evening. There is an interesting legend about the place that involves a Brahmin named Mitran and a vampire known as Yakshi in Kerala. Mitran is a holy Brahmin but has a weakness for women. In fact, the Namboothiris of Kerala were generally perceived as...
