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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.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
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Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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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
