Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Kerala

Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathy temple is positioned in Chettikulangara, Mavelikkara Taluk, Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The temple is maintained by the Travancore Devaswom Board.

Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Chettikulangara,Kerala

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It is believed that locals of the chieftains went to enjoy the annual festival of the Koypallikarazhma Bhagavathy Temple. This temple is few kilometers away from Chettikulangara Temple. After being humiliated by the villagers, the chieftains decided to build a Bhagavathy Temple in Chettikulangara. Civilians of Chettikulangara were ready to contribute for this holy cause and were headed by Karanavars. Before starting their mission, they decided to take blessing from Koddungallur Bhagavathy. After reaching Koddungallur, they worshipped the Goddess for 12 days. It is believed that Goddess became happy with them and blessed them by saying that she will reside in Chettikulangara. The construction work started as soon as the Goddess blessed them.

The temple is open for devotees from 5 AM to 11.30 PM and from 5 PM to 7.30 PM.

Parayeduppu, Kumbha Bharani, Ethirelpu Ulsavam and Aswathy Ulsavam are the major festivals celebrated in this temple. Parayeduppu begins with the procession of the deity, Chettikulangaa Devi, on the Malayalam month of Makaram. The festival ends in the Malayalam month of Medam. Kumbha Bharani is celebrated in the month of February or March. The highlight of this festival is the Kuthiyottam and Kettukazhcha, the two major and the most notable offerings of this temple. This festival starts a day before the festival of Shivarathri.

The major offerings performed in the temple are Ganapathy Homam, Bhagavathy Seva, Raktha Pushpanjali, Guruthy, Kadumpayasam, Aravanapayasam, Vellanivedyam, Ashtotharachana, Sahasranamarchana, Bhagyasooktharchana, Palpayasam, Adima, Nelppara, Arippara, Kuthiyottam, Aaluvilakku, Chuttucilakku, Choroonu, and Tulabharam.

Info on the deity – Specific to the temple deity

The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Sree Bhagavathy. Other deities present in the temple include Goddess Yakshini, Lord Ganapathy, Lord Nagaraja, Lord Balakan, Lord Muhurthi and the Rakshas.

By Road

Chettikulangara is 5 kms from Mavelikkara. Buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are available almost all the time to reach the temple.

By Rail

The nearest railhead is the Oachira Railway station at a distance of 10 kms from the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 110 kms from the temple.