Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple

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Sight Address : Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple is located in the centre of Alappuzha city. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple, one of the most famous temples of the region is located in the heart of Alappuzha city. Dedicated to the Goddess Rajeshwari, this temple is visited by a large number of devotees. One of the main festival times that is celebrated in this temple by Alappuzha people is Mullakkal Chirappu. During this period, devotees in large number throng the temple so as to receive the blessings of the deity. Top opened Sreekovil, especially made for Vana Durga is the major attraction of this temple. Another important festival celebrated in this temple is the nine day Navratri and particularly the last two days of this festival Mahanavami and Vijayadasami. In addition, one of the most important festivals celebrated in this temple is ‘Thaipooyakavadi’. For the procession of this festival, around fifteen ‘Kavadis’ take part.

Kayamkulam Lake, Alappuzha

HistoryEdit

Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple history, has several stories behind this temple. It is said that the idols in this temple were brought by the soldiers of Thekkumkur king. These idols were supposed to have been placed at a Jasmine Garden and were permanently fixed there. As the time passed, a temple was constructed at this place by the king Devanarayana of Chembagasery.

Must SeeEdit

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Visiting TimeEdit

5.30 AM – 8.30 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

cream corner; Mullackal Road, Alappuzha. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive. Rates are around Rs 7 per km but there are all sorts of extras.

Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Cochin (1:15 hours, Rs 33), Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore (overnight luxury Rs 650), Mysore, Coimbatore (overnight Rs.220) to Alappuzha. Alappuzha has an excellent local bus service system and it is cheap.

Train : Alappuzha railway station is a major station, which link every important city in India. This railway station is easily accessible throughout India. There are direct trains to Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam and also to further North from this station. from railway station taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.

Air : Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport. Expect to pay about Rs.450 for a taxi to get from Cochin airport to Cochin, then Bus or train to Alleppey. Alternatively come to airports at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kozhikode (Calicut), Chennai, Bangalore and catch a train to Alappuzha. from airport buses, taxi or autorickshaws are easily available to reach the site.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transportation between attractions in Alappuzha.

Ferry services : Regular ferry services connect most locations on both banks of the backwaters.The Kerala State Water Transport Department operates ferries for passengers as well as tourists. It is the cheapest mode of transport through the backwaters.