Chettikulangara
| Chettikulangara ചെട്ടികുളങ്ങര Onattukara | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Nickname(s): ചെട്ടികുളങ്ങര | |
| Coordinates: 9°13′N 76°31′E / 9.22°N 76.51°ECoordinates: 9°13′N 76°31′E / 9.22°N 76.51°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Grama Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | KL-31 |
| Website | www.chettikulangara.org |
Chettikulangara ചെട്ടികുളങ്ങര is a gram panchayat[1] in the Mavelikkara taluk of the Alappuzha district, state of Kerala, India. It is an area of paddy and sesame fields, and tapioca cultivation. It has many higher secondary schools, a public health center, and a panchayat office. The panchayat is situated on the Mavelikkara-Kayamkulam road. The place is well connected to Kayamkulam, Mavelikkara, Haripad, and other nearby towns.
It is famous for the Chettikulangara Devi Temple. The Kumbha Bharani festival is conducted during February or March in the temple. The important festivity associated with this utsavam is "Kettu-Kazhcha" which resembles the Chinese festival celebrated on the birthday of Buddha. Kuthiyottam is also another important festivity.
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2010-09-01.