Name Vellangallur kovilakam | ||
Vellangallur kovilakam is an old branch of Kodungallur kovilakam (Trichur-Kerala), one of the royal families in central Kerala.
In Thirssur district,the Vellangallor Kovilakam is situated in the midst of Irinjalakkuda and Kodungallor .
Mainly 2 branches("thavazhi") of Royal families are staying there for approximately more than 100 years(May be more).
One of the royal family is known as 'Ayiroor Malika Kovilakam' and the other is known as 'MadathilKovilakam'.
The total strength of the family is more than 100.
History and Traditions
History saysMalika Kovilakam has roots from Ayiroor-Perumbadappu swaroopams and MadathilKovilakam has roots from Mukundapuram swaroopam, one of the prominent rulers based in Trichur (Kerala).
Lord ayyappa temple near to NH 17, Kodakkaprambu Shiva Tempile, Kallikkattu Bagavaty, Thalthil Bagavathy, & Sreenarayanapuram are the family tempiles of Malikaand Madathil kovilakams.