What is "pattambalam"

Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram is a very famous Devi Temple situated in Mannar, Kerala, India.

The main ritual of the temple is the Anpoli Vazhipadu which is during the festival season. The main deity worshiped is Bhuvaneswari along with Bhadra, Ganapati and Krishna. Here the Goddess Bhuvaneswari is also called as "Valiya Amma" which means Great Mother.