Karthyayani Devi Temple

Karthyayani Devi Temple, main deity is Karthyayani Devi and the sub deity 'Dharma Sastha' who is Ayyappan is also having importance in this temple. Lord Shiva and Krishna is also worshipped here. Karthyayani Devi Temple, Cherthala is a famous Hindu temple located at Cherthala. Iratti and Thadi are the famous vazhipadu, Cherthala pooram is the second famous pooram in Kerala.Kalabham, in familywise, can be held on there, kalabham is a famous vazhipadu.

The deity 'Cherthala Karthyayani Devi' is famous as 'Mangalya Dayini' in the sense she provides welfare and prosperity for her devotees and removes obstacles for the marriage of young girls. Cherthala Karthyayani Temple is one of the popular temples dedicated to the deity Karthyayani. The temple follows many rituals and customs to worship the deity. There are many festivals celebrated in the temple but the annual festival is known as Aarrattu and the Karthika Star is widely celebrated. Cherthala can be easily reached through the boats along the backwaters or one can hire private vehicles to get the chance of darshan. Devotees flock to the temple to worship the mother goddess Karthyayani.

Festivals

Usually in other temples of Kerala, during the annual festival, 'Aarattu' is a ritual held once annually. At Chottanikara Devi Temple Aarattu is held every day during festival. At Cherthala Karthyayani Temple 'Aarattu' is held twice every day during the annual festival. Karthika Star day in the Malayalam month of Vrichikam is also well celebrated.

Temple Entry Details

The basic dress code when visiting a Hindu Temple is: shoulders must be covered (easily done with a scarf or a shawl) and trousers or skirts must cover at least knees. It is best to avoid anything too tight, too short and too revealing.