Mullikulangara Devi Temple is a renowned Hindu temple located in Mavelikkara, a town in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, also known as Mullikulangara Devi. The temple is famous for its annual festival, known as the Mullakkal Chirappu Mahotsavam, which usually falls in the month of March or April. During this festival, the temple is adorned with colorful decorations, and various cultural programs and rituals take place. The festival attracts a large number of devotees from different parts of Kerala and beyond.
Mullikulangara Devi Temple holds significant religious importance for devotees, and it is a popular pilgrimage destination in the region. Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings, offer prayers, and participate in various rituals conducted throughout the year.
Festivals
Mullakkal Chirappu Mahotsavam
The temple festival, known as Mullakkal Chirappu Mahotsavam, is celebrated annually during the Malayalam month of Thulam. The festival lasts for 41 days and attracts a large number of devotees. It features various cultural programmes, processions, traditional music, and dance performances.
Thrikkarthika
During Thrikkarthika, homes and temples are adorned with rows of oil lamps or diyas to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and to honor Lord Shiva and Lord Muruga. The lighting of lamps symbolizes the dispelling of ignorance and the awakening of spiritual enlightenment.
Contact Information
- Address: Mullikulangara Devi Temple, Mavelikkara, Umbernadu, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
