Chammanad Devi Temple

Hindu temple in Alappuzha district, Kerala

9°48′33.5″N 76°18′39.2″E / 9.809306°N 76.310889°E / 9.809306; 76.310889ArchitectureTypeArchitecture of KeralaSpecificationsTemple(s)OneElevation26.43 m (87 ft)

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]

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

^ 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.