The Kannadipuzha (called as Shokanashini ) originates in the foothills of the Anamalai hills in the eastern fringes of Palakkad district of Kerala.
The Kannadipuzha along with the Kalpathipuzha and Gayatripuzha irrigate a major portion of the Palakkad district which is also called the 'rice bowl' of Kerala.
These Brahmins codified the rituals, abolished animal sacrifice which was being performed in the temple and made the Bhagavathy a santha roopini.
However, fearing attack and persecution by Tipu sultan, these Brahmins migrated to the other bank of the river Kannadi(Sokanashini) and constructed a new village called "Pudu Gramam".
A group of villagers are now striving to rebuild the temple dedicated to Lore Venkateswara and the consecration will take place in 2018.