Watch: Pidari Ekaveeri: a fierce Goddess, a captivating smile, and Raja Raja’s mother-in-law’s grant
At the Tiruvalanchuzhi Temple, the deity Pidari Ekaveeri is portrayed as a fierce guardian with eight arms, holding various weapons and a garland of skulls, yet she is noted for a strikingly pleasant smile. The temple recently received a financial grant from the mother‑in‑law of former ruler Raja Raja, supporting its upkeep and to preserve cultural heritage.