Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple
Overview
Situated in the heart of the busy Alleppey town,know popularly as the Venice of Kerala, Mullakkal Devi Temple is a unique temple with no roof over the sanctum sanctorum and the diety is exposed to sun and rain. The other parts of the temple also do not conform to the architectural pattern of Kerala temples except the gopuram in front and the grand anakottil (elephant house) behind it.
Apart from the main Goddess, there are also small temples for Hanuman, Subramanya and Nagas (serpents) in the temple. An idol of Lord Krishna and Lord Ayyappa has also been consecrated.
From the first of Vruschiga month (October-November) a festival is celebrated for forty-one days. The last eleven days is called as Chirappu festival and is a famous festival in these parts and is referred to as Alappuzha Chirappu. The first Sunday of December is celebrated in this temple as a women's festival. On that Day all functions of the temple are carried out by women only. Thousands of lamps are lit on that day evening by ladies coming from far and near. During the last 11 days of the chirappu, the whole town will be full of lights and decoration and will be the busiest days of the town.
Navarathri (Dussera) is also celebrated in the temple. On Maha navami day 150 girl children are given new cloths and are worshipped as Kumaris.
Know Before you go
- Please note cameras are not allowed inside the temple premises.
- Kindly note this is not a Picnic or tourist spot as advertised in tourist brochures. If you are keen to visit this place, please be decent in your behavior as well as dressing.
- There is no saught of dress code in this temple but still, we suggest While on a visit to the temple which is a place of worship, you are advised to come decently dressed as a mark of respect.
Things to carry
Things not allowed
Operational Hours
January to December
Monday | 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Tuesday | 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Wednesday | 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM - 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
Thursday | 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Friday | 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Saturday | 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Sunday | 04:30 AM to 10:30 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
Last Admission | Morning 10:20 AM - evening 07:50 PM |
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Cancellation Policy
- No refund if cancelled : We know plans can change, and we're here to help. Unfortunately, no refunds are available once a booking is confirmed. Your reservation is final, and modifications or reschedules can't be accommodated. In case of cancellation, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
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