Chammanad Devi Temple or Chammanad Bhadrakali Temple[1] is a temple located 200 metres from the National Highway, between Vyttila and the town of Cherthala[2] (16 km from each place). It is situated in Kodamthuruth neighbourhood of Alappuzha, Kerala[3] in India. The 10-day festival Utsavam is celebrated in Kumbha month.[4]
| Chammanad Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Deity | Bhadrakali |
| Festivals | Utsavam in the Malayalam month of Kumbha |
| Location | |
| Location | Chammanadu, Kodamthuruth, Ezhupunna |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
  | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°48′33.5″N 76°18′39.2″E / 9.809306°N 76.310889°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Architecture of Kerala |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 26.43 m (87 ft) |
There are two sub temples:
- Shasta Temple - Near the E.C.E.K. Union High School.
- Sri Krishna Temple - Located around 700 metres towards Eramalloor, at a place called Kannukulangara.
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.
References
edit- ^ Infokerala Communications Pvt (1 September 2019). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2019. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-934567-8-1.
- ^ "Chammanad Devi Temple, Alappuzha, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Chammanad Bhadrakali temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Chammanad Devi Temple Near Cherthala – History – Information - Festival". 11 August 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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