Kerala: Judge 'Judgiyammavan' Worshipped as Deity for Legal Woes

• Kerala's Cheruvally Devi Temple uniquely worships an 18th-century judge, 'Judgiyammavan', alongside its main deity Bhadra Kaali.
• Devotees, including those with legal issues, celebrities, and judiciary members, visit to seek solace from 'Judgiyammavan'.
• Judge Govinda Pillai, after mistakenly sentencing his innocent nephew to death, punished himself by self-mutilation and public hanging.
• The temple is open for only 45 minutes daily, with offerings like 'Ada', tender coconut, betel leaves, and areca nut.
• Actor Dileep, accused in a 2017 case, visited the temple in 2019 and was acquitted on December 8, 2025.

Why It Matters: Kerala's unique temple worships a judge, offering hope for legal solutions.