ആലപ്പുഴ ചക്കുളത്തുകാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ 12 ദിവസത്തെ തിരുവുത്സവം എല്ലാ വർഷവും ഡിസംബർ-ജനുവരി മാസങ്ങളിൽ (മലയാളമാസം ധനു മാസം) ഭക്തിയോടും ഗാംഭീര്യത്തോടും കൂടി ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2025 | ചക്കുളത്തുകാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം ആലപ്പുഴ | Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy Temple Alappuzha
Legend goes that once a hunter and his family came to the forest for collecting firewood. On seeing a serpent, the hunter tried to attack the serpent, but it slipped away. He went in search of the snake and reached near a lake.
The hunter saw a chithalputtu (sand mount) which looked like a decorated golden chain and saw the snake inside it. He thought it was the same snake and again tried to hit it with the axe. This time also the snake disappeared. Sage Narada (a divine sage from the Hindu tradition) appeared before the hunter in the form of a stranger and asked him to break the shell. The hunter followed the words of Narada and found the image of Goddess Vanadurga inside it. Since then, the place has gained significance.
Thiruvutsavam 2025 | Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy Temple Alappuzha
Annual festival starts in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December/ January). It is a 12 days long event. There is a flag hoisting ceremony marking the beginning of the festival. The shrine is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights. There are special poojas and offerings conducted during the festival period. Also annadanam is there on all days. Traditional performing arts and music and dance are staged during the festival period. Lakhs of devotees throng to witness the events and rituals. There are a numerous cultural programs and temple arts performed on all days of the festival. Kettukazhcha and kavadiyattom which showcases a rich vibrancy of colors are the major attractions of the festival. Caparisoned elephants, melam,fireworks and sheevali are part of the festival. On the final day Arattu(holy bath) takes place where the utsava murti of the deity is taken out of the shrine for ritual bathing . After arattu procession, the deity comes back to temple and then manjal neerattu, a unique ritual takes place. After that, lowering of flag is done which marks the end of the festival.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Flag Hoisting
• Sreebhoothabali
• Annadanam
• Cultural Programs and Folk Arts
• Spiritual Discourses
• Seminars
• Percussion Music
• Musical Concerts
• Kadhakali
• Ottanthullal
• Thiruvabharana Khoshayathra
• Kettukazhcha
• Kavadiyattam
• Pookavadi
• Thiru Arattu
• Manjal Neerattu
• Kodiyirakkam (Lowering of Flag)
Temple Location
📍 Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Neerettupuram P.O, Alappuzha- 689571 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Thiruvalla Town - 9 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thiruvalla Bus Station -9 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvalla Railway Station -10 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Nedumbassery International Airport - 92 Km
CONTACT
📞 +91 477 2213 550, 2210 999 (Temple)
📱 +91 94471 04242, 89432 18902 (Trustee)
✉️ info@chakkulathukavutemple.org
chakkulathukkavu@gmail.com
