Mullackal Rajarajeswari Temple (Alappuzha)

India / Kerala / Alappuzha / Mullackal Road
The temple is located at the heart of Alleppey town. The presiding deity is Goddess Rajarajeswari. The temple celebrates two festivals every year. The nine-day 'Navarathri' festival is specially important.The last two days are the most auspicious days. Colourful processions participated by nine elephants are held in the evening. It is witnessed by thousands of devotees. Also several cultural programmes including Ottanthullal are staged in the temple.

Another important festival is during November and December is known as "Mullakkal Chirappu", 41 days of ccelebration, the whole town will be full of lights and decoration and the last ten days is the busiest days of the town.

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Coordinates:   9°29'48"N   76°20'36"E
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