Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple, also known as Chakkulathu Kavu Temple, is one the most famous Devi Temples in Kerala situated at Neerattupuram (Neerettupuram), 18 km from Ambalapuzha on the Thiruvalla Road, in Alappuzha District of Kerala. Chakkulathukavu is 12 km west of Thiruvalla, on the border of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha Districts. The presiding deity is Goddess Durga or Bhagavathi and is worshipped in the name of Chakkulathamma (Chakkulathu Amma). Thousands of devotees visit the temple of every Fridays and during the annual Chakkulathukavu Pongala Festival in November – December the temple is visited by lakhs of devotees from all over the state.
Temple Features
Chakkulathukavu Devi Temple is believed to be more than 3000 years old. There is an idol of Vana Durga with eight hands, installed near the original idol. Also seen in this shrine are the idols of Lord Shiva, Sastha (Lord Ayyappa), Lord Vishnu, Vinayaka (Lord Ganesh), Muruga, Yakshi, Serpent Gods and the Navagrahas. The Pampa and Manimala rivers, flowing on either side of the temple, are added attractions.
Legend of Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy Temple
Legend goes that once a hunter and his family came to the forest for collecting firewood. On seeing a serpent, the hunter tried to attack the serpent, but it slipped away. He went in search of the snake and reached near a lake. The hunter saw a 'chithalputtu' (sand mount) which looked like a decorated golden chain and saw the snake inside it. He thought it was the same snake and again tried to hit it with the axe. This time also the snake disappeared. Sage Narada (a divine sage from the Hindu tradition) appeared before the hunter in the form of a stranger and asked him to break the shell. The hunter followed the words of Narada and found the image of Goddess Vanadurga inside it. Since then, the place has gained significance.
How to reach Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple
The temple is about 20 km from Chengannur Mahadeva Temple and located near the Neerettupuram Junction on Thiruvalla - Edathuva route. The MC Road passes through the town; state transport buses and private buses ply regularly from Thiruvalla to Chakkulathukavu.
Thiruvalla Railway Station (12 km) serves as the nearest railhead.
Chakkulathukavu Temple Address
Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathi Temple
Neerettupuram PO
Thiruvalla – 689571
Alappuzha
Kerala
India
Telephone Number – 0477 - 2213550
Email: amma@chakkulathukavutemple.org
Tourist Attractions near Chakkulathukavu Temple
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Ambalthinal Devi Temple, Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, Sri Vallabha Temple at Thiruvalla, Sree Dharmasastha Temple at Meenthalakara are some of the famous Hindu temples in Alappuzha to visit while visiting Chakkulathukavu.
Boat Races in Alappuzha
Alappuzha is full of natural beauty with vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it. The major attraction of Alappuzha is the boat races (Vallamkali) held here annually. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Punnamada Kayal, Neerettupuram Vallamkali, Payippad Boat Race, Thiruvanvandoor Boat Race, Karuvatta Boat Race, Thaikkoottam boat race are all held in Alappuzha during Onam festival.
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just 2 days back i visited to this temple. I don't have any words to express my feelings. I was so excited to see the CHAKKULATHU AMMAM.She will definitely fulfill our needs if we worship her hopefully.
ReplyDeleteChakkulathamma is mostly known as 'Vilippurathamma' who hear the sorrows of devotees who pray to her from heart. Chakkulathamma bless every one, the entire world.
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