Chettikulangara Temple is a very famous and revered Hindu temple that is located in Chettikulangara, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to the Bhagavathy called as Goddess Sri Bhadrakali which means it is a powerful form of goddess Durga Devi and the temple is managed under the administration of the Travancore Devaswom Board. The people believe that the goddess Bhadrakali has three different forms that are Saraswati in morning and Lakshmi in the afternoon and Durga in the evening.
The temple has a very rich history that the people believe that the temple is over 1200 years old and it is the most powerful idol of Goddess Bhadrakali. Thousands of devotees visit this temple every year but especially during the festival times a huge crowd of devotees visit this temple, especially in February and March the crowd of devotees is very huge.
Special arrangements during Kumbha Bharani and Ethirelpu Ulsavam. festivals.
Chettikulangara Temple online booking
Currently there is no online booking service to the temple for the booking of Darshan the devotees has to visit directly to the temple and And then they continue the booking process in the temple ticket counters by following the below process.
Go to the temple ticket counter which is nearby.
Then fill out the application with the details that are required.
Then select your desired pooja or Darshan on your wish.
Then submit your valid ID proof for confirmation and verification.
Then make payment through the available payment option in the ticket counter.
Then collect your ticket from the ticket counter.
Chettikulangara Temple Pooja Timings
Pooja / Aarti
Timings
Details
Temple Opening
4:00 AM
Early morning darshan starts.
Usha Pooja (Morning Pooja)
4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Special prayers and rituals.
Ethruthu Pooja
5:30 AM – 6:30 AM
First major offering of the day.
Pantheeradi Pooja
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Important morning ritual.
Ucha Pooja (Noon Pooja)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon offering before temple closes.
Temple Closing (Afternoon)
12:00 PM
Closes after Ucha Pooja.
Temple Reopening
5:00 PM
Evening darshan begins.
Deeparadhana (Evening Aarti)
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Grand lamp offering.
Athazha Pooja (Night Pooja)
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Final pooja of the day.
Temple Closing (Night)
8:00 PM
The first major offering of the day.
Chettikulangara Temple Vazhipadukal (Offerings) and Prices:
Offering
Rate (₹)
Remarks
Ganapathy Homam
21/-
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Bhagavathy Seva
121/-
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Chanthattam
1350/-
Advance booking required (Bookings full for the next few years)
Raktha Puzhpanjali
67/-
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Guruthy
65/-
Only on Bahrani days (except Kumbham & Meenam)
Kadumpayasm
30/-
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Aravana Payasam
50/-
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Vellanivedyam
12/-
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Asthothararchana
–
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Sahasranamarchana
–
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Bhagyasooktharchana
20/-
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Palpayasam (1 Litre)
40/-
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Adima (Devoting babies to Bhagavathy)
25/-
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Nelppara
100/-
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Arippara
300/-
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Kuthiyottam (Temple Registration Fee)
2250/-
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Aaluvilakku
485/-
Devotees should supply oil & other requirements
Chuttuvilakku
135/-
Devotees should supply oil & other requirements
Choroonu (Sacred feeding for babies)
82/-
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Thulabharam
75/-
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Chettikulangara Temple Festival Timings
Festival Name
Time of Year
Highlights
Kumbha Bharani
February – March
The grandest festival featuring Kettukazhcha, a procession of decorated structures like chariots (theru), horses (kuthira), and icons (annam).
Ethirelpu Ulsavam
February – March
A ten-day festival that celebrated in the temple with cultural programs and events
Aswathy Ulsavam
March – April
Devotional music, processions, and cultural performances.
Parayeduppu
December – January
The temple deity is taken on a procession to devotees’ homes for blessings.
Navaratri
September – October
a nine day festival, on days, perform Special Devi pujas and bhajans throughout nine days.
Vrischika Mandala Mahotsavam
November – December
41-day Mandala season with intense spiritual observances.
How To Reach Chettikulangara Temple
Mode of Transport
Details
By Air
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK) to the temple, about 110 km away. From there, taxis, autos and cars are available to Mavelikkara.
By Train
The nearest railway station to the temple is Mavelikkara Railway Station (MVLK), about 5 km from the temple. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available from the station to the temple.
By Road
The temple is well-connected by road. KSRTC and private buses were available to Mavelikkara from major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Kollam. Taxis and auto-rickshaws are also available.
By Bus
The nearest major bus stand is Mavelikkara Bus Stand, just 4 km from the temple. Buses from Alappuzha (Chettikulangara route) are frequent.
