Chakulathukavu is a famous Durga temple in Alleppey district,Kerala.
Devotees pray fervently to Mother Goddess here and she answers all their prayers.
This temple is believed to be 3000 years old and Pongala festival is very famous here. During the festival lakhs of women devotees converge here and prepare Pongala and offer it to Goddess. They also observe fast during the worship and partake food and water only after the ceremony.
Pongala is a sweet prepared by mixing rice, jaggery, coconut and is cooked in fresh earthen pots.
This festival falls in the month of November -December.
Read about Attukal Bhagavathy temple which is also very famous for Pongala festival which attracts devotees from all over the world.
Temple Timings:
04:30 - 13:00 hrs
16:30 - 20:00 hrs
Contact Details:
Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple
Neerettupuram P.O., Thiruvalla
Kerala
Ph: + 91 477 2213550
Check my pictures. These were captured a few years back
2 comments:
Very nice post with excellent pictures.Thanks.
Thank you Kp.
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