India / Kerala/ Kottayam/ Kottayam

Sight Address : Mozart Art Gallery is situated on Kallumada-Poonthurakkavu Road; Aymanam, Kottayam 686015, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mozart Art Gallery, a private art gallery owned and managed by the eminent artist M. Somu, is situated in Ayemenem village. Located within his residential complex, this place is a haven for the lovers of art, be it paintings or sketches. The art gallery showcases a collection of his work. M. Somu has used a variety of paints like oil, acrylic, water color, charcoal, pencil, and sometimes a combination of more than one media. Artists from across the globe visit the gallery to view the paintings and the variety of painting techniques illustrated here. Training is given to beginners who can gain knowledge about the contemporary and classical techniques of painting and sketching. Other than the paintings, the art gallery has a collection of antique displays and traditional products from Kerala. The theme of a lot of the sketches is based on the Booker Prize winning novel ‘The God of Small Things’ by Arundhati Roy published in 1997. You could also take a walk through the Ayemenem village and enjoy the lush green surroundings and back waters.

Mozart Art Gallery Inside View

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : A nominal entry fee is levied at the entrance.

Kids Rs. : A nominal entry fee is levied at the entrance.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : A nominal entry fee is levied at the entrance.

Kids Rs. : A nominal entry fee is levied at the entrance.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available, though they are considerably more expensive than autorickshaws. There are taxi stands at the District Collectorate, and at the District Hospital.

Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore to Kottayam. Kottayam has a comprehensive local bus system which is inexpensive. Be warned, however, buses can become extremely crowded during rush hour.

Train : Kottayam has a number of long distance trains coming through. The town is linked to most major cities in India by trains, categorized as being either express or non-express. Short-haul trains also pass through Kottayam, connecting it to most cities and towns in Kerala.

Air : The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 90 km to the north.

Others : Autorickshaw – This is another inexpensive way of getting between places in town, and is recommended if you’re weary of travelling by a crowded bus. As is the case, some of the drivers may try to cheat the traveller. Official rates are INR 12 for the first kilometre and INR 6 for every additional kilometre, though the rate increases at night.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sunglasses, and own food and plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kottayam : 100/0481-5550400
• Dhanwandhari Service Society Gandhinagar : 0481-2598935
• Kottayam Fire Station : 101/0481-2567444 Mobile Ambulance : 108 Women Helpline : 1091

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Sight Address : Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Chakranpadi, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686566, india. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bay Island Driftwood Museum, the one of its kind in the country with a unique collection of twisted stumps of driftwood, is located at Kumarakom, 10kms from Kottayam. The collections in the museum are from the serene beaches of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Bay Islands and hence the name. Exhibits here include a collection of root sculptures of various shapes, styles and designs which are prepared through a rare and innovative modern art form. Entrance to the museum is through pass.

Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Kottayam

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Tue to Sat: 10am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11.30am to 5 pm

Closed OnEdit

Monday

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 to 4 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 50 per person.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Grannery;  Whispering Palms, New Nazarath Road, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563, India ; Ph/M –  91-481-2523820/2523826, 91-98951-12667 ; Food Serve –  Authentic Keralan cuisine

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available, though they are considerably more expensive than autorickshaws. There are taxi stands at the District Collectorate, and at the District Hospital.

Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore to Kottayam. Kottayam has a comprehenhsive local bus system which is inexpensive. Be warned, however, buses can become extremely crowded during rush hour.

Train : Kottayam has a number of long distance trains coming through. The town is linked to most major cities in India by trains, categorized as being either express or non-express. Short-haul trains also pass through Kottayam, connecting it to most cities and towns in Kerala.

Air : The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 90 km to the north.

Others : Autorickshaw – This is another inexpensive way of getting between places in town, and is recommended if you’re weary of travelling by a crowded bus. As is the case, some of the drivers may try to cheat the traveller. Official rates are INR 12 for the first kilometre and INR 6 for every additional kilometre, though the rate increases at night.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sunglasses, and plenty of water .

Safety / WarningEdit

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kottayam : 100/0481-5550400
• Dhanwandhari Service Society Gandhinagar : 0481-2598935
• Kottayam Fire Station : 101/0481-2567444 Mobile Ambulance : 108 Women Helpline : 1091

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Vaikom Temple

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India / Kerala/ Kottayam/ Kottayam

Sight Address : Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is situated at Chottanikkara Village; near, Ernakulam, Kottayam, India. Edit

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Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest and ancient temple in Kerala. It is located at Vaikom in Kottayam district of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to workship of lord Shiva known as Annadanaprabhu in local language.Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is is one of the main pilgrim centers of the south. The Vaikom Mahadeva temple is held in venerate by both Shaivaites and the Vaishnavaites.Vaikom’s Shiva is lovingly called Vaikkathappan. The Shiva Linga here is believed to be from the ‘Treta yuga’and conceived as one of the oldest temples in Kerala where pooja has not been broken since inception. The Lord here is known as Vaikkathappan. The temple at Vaikom was established when the demon Khara of Ramayana a great devotee of Lord Shiva set one Shivalingam on the ground which got attached to the ground. According to legends Lord Shiva was worshipped by Parasuram also. The Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is locally known as Thekkan Kashi or Dakshina Kasi which means Southern Varanasi.

Vaikom Mahadeva Shiva Temple, Kottayam

HistoryEdit

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is an interesting story behind the Vaikom Ashtami Festival. Vaikathashtami is celebrated on the day of Krishna Ashtami. Before many year ago there was saint man who prayed to God Shiva for year. After many year God shiva and his wife Parvati devi appeared in front of him. It is believed that God Shiva appeared in front of him on the day of Krishna Ashtami. Vaikom Shiva Temple is considered as one of the largest and the oldest among all Kerala Temples. Vaikom Mahadeva Shiva Temple, along with Ettumanoor Shiva Temple and Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple is considered a powerful tri-some. It is believed that the Shiva linga placed by Khara by his right hand is worshipped at Vaikom, the one in left hand at Ettumannoor Temple and the one by neck at Kaduthuruthy Temple. It is believed that if the devotees worship all these three temple at same time on the same day before Ucha pooja then all hopes and wishes of the devotees are fulfilled by Shiva.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Morning: 3.30am to 11.30am and Evening: 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Esawary Restaurant ;  Kottayam District, Vaikom, Kerala ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Local taxis are also available, though they are considerably more expensive than autorickshaws. There are taxi stands at the District Collectorate, and at the District Hospital.

Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore to Kottayam. Kottayam has a comprehensive local bus system which is inexpensive. Be warned, however, buses can become extremely crowded during rush hour.

Train : Kottayam has a number of long distance trains coming through. The town is linked to most major cities in India by trains, categorized as being either express or non-express. Short-haul trains also pass through Kottayam, connecting it to most cities and towns in Kerala.

Air : The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 90 km to the north.

Others : Autorickshaw – This is another inexpensive way of getting between places in town, and is recommended if you’re weary of travelling by a crowded bus. As is the case, some of the drivers may try to cheat the traveller. Official rates are Rs. 12 for the first kilometre and Rs. 6 for every additional kilometre, though the rate increases at night.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sunglasses, and plenty of water .

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Kottayam : 100/0481-5550400
• Dhanwandhari Service Society Gandhinagar : 0481-2598935
• Kottayam Fire Station : 101/0481-2567444 Mobile Ambulance : 108 Women Helpline : 1091

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Sight Address : Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple is located at Chettikulangara in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha district, about 4 km west of Mavelikkara, 7 km north of Kayamkulam on SH6 (Kayamkulam – Thiruvallha Highway). Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi Temple is the nerve centre of Chettikulangara, spread over 13 God chosen (Karas) territories and the temple itself is located at the middle of the first four Karas – Erezha South, Erezha North, Kaitha South and Kaitha North. Special Poojas are performed on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The important festival in this temple is the Kumbha Bharani festival conducted during February-March and the important festivities associated with this utsavam is ‘Kuthiyottam’ and ‘Kettu-Kazhcha’ which draws large crowds of devotees. The procession of tall decorated on chariots, brightly decorated effigies of horses and bullocks and cultural performances make this a spectacular pageant. The people of the 13 Karas actively participate and sponsor the festivities of the temple. The temple is now under the control of the Travancore Devaswom Board and is the second highest revenue earner, next to Sabarimala within this board. The temple provides 12 room rest houses on rent for devotees at reasonable cost, managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board and Sree Devi Vilasam Hindu Matha Convention.

Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Alappuzha

HistoryEdit

Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple is dedicated to ‘Bhadrakali’ or ‘Bhagavathy’ or ‘Jagadambika’ (Goddess of ‘Oodanadu’), is believed to date back to over 1200 years. There are contradictions regarding its origin. While some believe that it is one among the five temples established by Lord Parashuram, others believe that this temple was consecrated by Padmapadacharyar, a leading disciple of Adi Shankara. The deity here is supposed to possess miraculous powers. Besides the main deity, many subsidiary Gods are there in the temple premises such as Yakshi (bewitchingly beautiful supernatural being who feed on human blood), Muhurthi, Rakshas (a fierce super natural creature who feed on humans), Thevara Moorthy, Kannamballi bhagavathi, Ganapathi, Nagarajav (King of serpents), Naga Yakshi, Balakan, Vallyachan ( Central Travancore parlance for family chieftains, and they are worshipped by his descendants after death) etc. Besides, there is a small temple for Moolasthanam. A Kavu (a patch of small forest which houses the serpent Gods), Karimbana (Black palm tree) and the nearby Chembakam tree in the premises are also places of worship on the belief that they houses Gandharvas and Yakshis, the fairytale supernatural elements who accompany Bhagavathy, their master, during her trips termed as ‘Varutthu Pokku’ in local parlance.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sun glasses.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
• S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
• Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

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

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

5.30 AM – 8.30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sun glasses.
• Carry plenty of water also.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
• S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
• Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Kayamkulam Lake is situated at Kayamkulam, Alappuzha district , kerala, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kayamkulam Lake is located in Kayamkulam, Alpuzzha district.it is spread over an area of 60 sq km and is one of the most scenic backwaters in Kerala. The lake, which lies in both the Allepey and Quilon district, is a shallow lake which merges with the sea at the Kayamkulam barrage. Stretching between Panmana and Karthikappally, the Kayamkulam Lake has an area of 59.57 sq km, a length of 30 km and an average breadth of 2.4 Km. It connects the Ashtamudi Lake by the Chavara-Panmana canal.he wide opening of the lake into the Arabian Sea offers spectacular view of the sunset through the web of Chinese fishing nets to the tourists cruising in the houseboats. It is a shallow lake which merges with the sea at the Kayamkulam barrage. The Lake is used for inland water transport of passengers, as well as cargo. For purposes of tourists, Houseboat facilities are also available at the Kayamkulam Lake. If you’re in the mood for some bit of exploration and are interested in looking into things around the lake, you could go the Kayamkulam Sri Vittala Temple and the Kayamkulam Thermal Power Plant which are easily accessible.

Kayamkulam Lake, Alappuzha

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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 Aalappuzha.

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.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sun glasses, medical kit.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
• S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
• Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Kuttikattu Sree Bhadra Kali Devi Temple is situated near Cherthala Town, Alappuzha, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kuttikattu Sree Bhadra Kali Devi Temple is a temple located in Cherthala Town in Alappuzha District of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali located about 1 Km from Arthunkal Town. It is one of the famous temples of Alappuzha attracting thousands of pilgrims. Kunguma Khalasam is held here every month on first Sunday devotees who wishes fro child, wealth and prosperity some here for offerings. Temple fest is known as Prasadam Ottu . Another famous thing about this temple id Serpant Worshiping which is held every year during the annual ceremony. Separate poojas are offered to the nine Nagas namely, Nagaraja, Sarppa Yakshi, Naga Yakshi, Naga Chamundi, Angu Thala Mani Nagam, Kuzhi Nagam, Kari Nagam, Mani Nagam and Para Nagam during these days.

Kuttikattu Sree Bhadra Kali Devi Temple

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sun glasses.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
• S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
• Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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India / Kerala/ Alappuzha/ Alappuzha

Sight Address : Chammanad devi temple is located 200 metres inside from NH high way, it is in between Vyttila jn and Cherthala town, exactly 16 km from each place. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chammanad Devi Temple is located around 700 metres towards Eramalloor, at a place called Kannukulangara. There are two sub temples: 1) Shasta Temple. It is near the E.C.E.K. Union High School. 2) Sri Krshna Temple. The temple belongs to a resident family known as the “Ettu veettil kartha family”, which is functionally now Eight families and their sub families only, along with their recommended members run the temple. In Chammanad devi temple celebrated the 10 day festival (utsavam) is in Kumbha Maasam. In front of this temple there is a big play ground and E.C.E.K Union High School.

Chammanad Devi Temple, Alappuzha

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

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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.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sun glasses.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
• S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
• Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

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Sight Address : Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple is situated at Neerattupuram (Neerettupuram), 18 km from Ambalapuzha on the Thiruvalla Road, in Alappuzha District of Kerala. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chakkulathukavu Temple, dedicated to Mother Godess, is situated on the border of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. The temple, which has a history of over 3,000 years, is open to people of all faiths. The famous rivers Pamba and Manimala flow on either sides of the temple. The annual Pongala festival here, which falls in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (November/ December), is a grand affair. On this day, thousands of women devotees who assemble on the temple premises and line up beside the roads leading to the temple and prepare ‘pongala nivedyam’, a sweet dish made of rice porridge, molasses and coconut gratings. The ‘pongala nivedyam’, prepared in earthen pots, is believed to be a favourite of the Goddess. Only women are allowed to participate in this ritual.

Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy Temple

HistoryEdit

Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple, which has a history of over 3,000 years, is open to people of all faiths. The famous rivers Pamba and Manimala flow on either sides of the temple.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry items such as camera, sun glasses.
• Carry your own food and plenty of water because restaurant is not available near sight.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room, Alappuzha : 100/0477-2251166
• S.V.Hospital, Allappuzha : 0478-2812451
• Alappuzha Fire Station : 0477-2251214

Gallery

View All Sight of Alappuzha... Click Here

Marari Beach

Details

Kuttanad Backwaters

Details

Alappuzha Backwaters

Details