Chettikulangara Bhagavathi Temple: The Chariot Festival

December 12, 2025 Friday

Chettikulangara Bhagavathi Temple is renowned for the spectacular Kettukazhcha festival. Devotees construct massive, decorated chariots (Kuthira) and effigies (Theru) reaching up to 100 feet tall, which are then pulled by hundreds of people.

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Significance: 13 Provinces

• Community: The festival is a competition and collaboration between 13 "Karas" (provinces) surrounding the temple.
• The Goddess: Bhadrakali is worshipped here in three forms: Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Kali.

Location & How to Reach

• Address: Mavelikara, Alappuzha District.
• Access: Easily accessible from Mavelikara Railway Station.

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Temple Timings

• Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Culture and Art with Trilok

• Photo Gallery: View the breathtaking images of the giant chariots on the app.
• Live Stream: Watch the Kettukazhcha procession live on the festival day via the app.

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