Mullakkal Sri Rajarajeswari Temple – Alappuzha
Sri Rajarajeswari Temple
is located in Alappuzha in the state of Kerala.
This temple is also
called Mullakkal Bhagwati Temple
Mulla or Mullai means
Jasmine in Malayalam and Tamil
This temple was built in
old Kerala style
She is an incarnation of
Goddess Durga.
This temple was built 500
years ago.
There are other shrines
for Lord Hanuman, Ganesha, Subramanya, Navagraha, Krishna, and Ayyappa Swamy.
The temple celebrates two annual festivals - the
Navratri festival (October/November) and the Thaipooyakavadi festival
(November/December). The last two days are the most auspicious. Colorful
processions participated by nine elephants are held in the evening. It is
witnessed by thousands of devotees. Also, several cultural programs including
Ottanthullal & Kathakali are staged in the temple.
The
Thaipooyakavadi is celebrated for 41 days in November/December. The whole town
will be full of lights and decorations and the last ten days are celebrated
with glory.
Temple Timings
5.00 am to 12.00 noon
5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
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