Major Attractions - Kettukazcha
Called as the 'Jhanki' in North India are the huge structures of devotional idols or mythological characters made from clothes, objects and a combination of what not which go to the height of as huge as a hundred feet. The entire procession of taking them through the nearby thirteen villages is a breathtaking view for devotees and visitors. It is a prime attraction of the annual festival celebrated at the ancient temple.
Kuthiyottam
It is the authentic traditional dance form which locals perform in order to celebrate the festival and please the goddess. It has a lot of charm among young boys when it comes to participation.
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Several ancient legends have been associated with the origin of the sacred site which can be read in details from various mediums. Several sub-deities can also be found in temples adjacent to the main sanctum where the Bhadrakali idol is placed. The devotees of Bhadrakali visit the site from all over the globe.
Festivals
‘ChettikulangaraBharani’ is the world-renowned annual fest celebrated on the sacred grounds of the temple. The temple and chariots used in various traditions are decorated with local artforms like Kolkkali and Patayani which local boys can be seen riding on. People from all across the globe visit the ancient site to enjoy the traditional festival celebration.
The Lamp
One of the prime attractions of the ancient site of the temple is its huge lamp of stone. The majestic lamp built in innumerable tiers can hold up to over a thousand burning wicks. Devotees often get awestruck on seeing such a huge lamp. It is magnificent with intricate carvings out of stone.
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With several attractions of this ancient temple of Kerala, the sacred Chettikulangara
is one of the places in Kerala and a prime site to explore in Alleppey tour package. It is visited by devotees from across the globe especially during the world-renowned annual fest celebrated in this over twelve hundred years old ancient temple.
All these wonderful specifications make the sacred temple site one of the places to visit in Alleppey and a significant part of every Alleppey tour package.