Mullakkal 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 most auspicious. 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 festival celebrated by the temple is a one day ‘Thaipooyakavadi’ about fifteen kavadis take part in this spectacular procession which is presented during the evening.
Temple courtyard is open to Non-Hindus too. It is very interesting to visit the temple at morning. Please make sure that there is somebody with you to advice you to follow the customs in the temple.
Temple courtyard is open to Non-Hindus too. It is very interesting to visit the temple at morning. Please make sure that there is somebody with you to advice you to follow the customs in the temple.
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