Chammanad Devi Temple

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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
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAlappuzha
DeityBhadrakali
FestivalsUtsavam in the Malayalam month of Kumbha
Location
LocationChammanadu, Kodamthuruth, Ezhupunna
StateKerala
Country India
Chammanad Devi Temple is located in Kerala
Chammanad Devi Temple
Bhadrakali Devi Temple, Chammanadu, Kodamthuruth, Ezhupunna, Alappuzha, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°48′33.5″N 76°18′39.2″E / 9.809306°N 76.310889°E / 9.809306; 76.310889
Architecture
TypeArchitecture of Kerala
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation26.43 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

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  1. ^ Infokerala Communications Pvt (1 September 2019). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2019. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-934567-8-1.
  2. ^ "Chammanad Devi Temple, Alappuzha, India Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Chammanad Bhadrakali temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas". Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Chammanad Devi Temple Near Cherthala – History – Information - Festival". 11 August 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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