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| Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Deity | Bhadrakali, an incarnation of goddess Mahakali from the third eye of Shiva |
| Festivals | |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Chettikulangara, Mavelikara |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 9°13′39″N 76°31′02″E / 9.227626°N 76.517226°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Completed | Records indicate the temple to be at least 1200 years old |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 30.22 m (99 ft) |
Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi temple is one of the most renowned Hindu temples in Kerala. Main deity is Sree Bhadrakali. The temple is located at Chettikulangara in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. The temple is situated about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) west of Mavelikkara town, 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north of Kayamkulam city on SH6 (Kayamkulam - Thiruvalla Highway). Bhadrakali, is an incarnation of supreme mother Shakthi devi, born from the third eye of Lord Shiva, to kill the demon king Daruka. 'Bhadra' means good and 'Kali' means goddess of time. So Bhadrakali is worshipped for prosperity and salvation. Devi is considered as the creator, protector, destructor, nature, power and Kundalini shakthi. Chettikulangara is located near Kayamkulam city. Chettikulangara is in kayamkulam legislative assembly.