Located at Chettikulangara in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha, Kerala, Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi temple is one of the most famous temples in Kerala. One of the speciality of the temple is that here deity appears as Maha Saraswathi in the morning, as Maha Lakshmi at noon and Sri Durga or Bhadrakali in the evening.

Location Kerala, Alappuzha, Thiruvanathapuram

Legend

According to the legends, once some local chieftains went to witness the annual festivities at the Koypallikarazhma Bhagavathi temple situated a few kilometers from Chettikulangara. They were humiliated and ridiculed by the Koypallikarazhma temple authorities. Due to the humiliation, and out of retribution, people decided to construct a Bhagavathi temple at Chettikulangara. They went to Kodungallur, and performed Bhajan for 12 days to please the Goddess. One day Devi came in their dreams and told that she would soon come to Chettikulangara. The next day, the people happily returned to Chettikulangara with a sacred sword given by the Velichappadu of Kodungallur temple, and started civil works of the temple. After that many mysterious incidents happened to the people of Chettikulangara, and they felt that the Devi had reached Chettikulangara. They approached famous astrologers and it was confirmed that the Bhagavathi had reached Chettikulangara.

Architecture

The temple is built according to the Kerala style of architecture. Apart from the main shrine, there are several smaller shrines dedicated to different god and goddesses.

Culture

Alappuzha is described as the one of the places known as the "Venice of the East". It is a city with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons.The Backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular tourist

attraction in Kerala.

Darsan Info

The temple is open from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to dress appropriately.

Famous Festival

Aswathy Ulsavam

Ethirelpu Ulsavam

Parayeduppu

Kumbha Bharani

Temple Rituals

The temple is open from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Special Rituals

The Kettukazhcha festival during February / March at the temple draws large crowds of devotees. Special poojas are performed at temple on Tuesday, Friday and Sundays.

Additional Info

 

Saranya Hotel

Aryans Restaurants

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