Kizhakke Chammanad Durga Devi Temple
A gem of a temple with great architecture situated between Vytilla and Cherthala. It is located 200 Meters from the National Highway. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali. The murti worshipped here is Kannadi Shila Pratishta. The deity faces east.
As per history, the temple belongs to Ettuveetil Karthakanmar. The eight families are Alakkodu, Kovilakathu, Puthuparambathu, Velikkakathu, Pulikkal, Kuzhuveli, Puthanveli and Kunnath Parambu. The family is now known as Kaimalmar. The family had ruled the area (Karapuram) for Kochi kings.
The legend is that Ettuveetil Kaimalmar had brought Chammanad Bhagavathy from Kodungallur (Avahichu Kondu Varika). Another belief is that a Velichappadu who was traveling along with Goddess Bhadrakali and the Kaimalmar had forcefully consecrated her here.
Location
Ezhupunna
Main Deity
Goddess Bhadrakali
Other Deities
Vasoorimala and Velichappadu.
Festivals
The 10-day Utsav (Festival) is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Kumbha.
Main Offerings
Kadumpayasam, Raktha Pushpanjali.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 45.9 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Cherthala Railway Station is situated 14.5 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Cherthala KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 16.8 KM from the Temple.