Chettikulangara Devi Temple is believed to be one of the five Ambalayas built by Parasurama after his creation of Kerala.The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali originated from the third eye of Lord Siva to kill the demon Daruka.The history of the temple goes back to about 1200 years.It is also believed that the consecration of the temple was done in 823 AD by Padnmapadacharyar one of the famous disciples of Adi Shankaracharyar.

The very important festival of the temple is Kumbha Bharani Maholsavam when the world famous Kuthiyottam and Kettukazhcha are performed. Kuthira moottil Kanji and Therum moottil Kanji are the important offerings to the Goddess.Temple and the surroundings are very celestial. A"Kavu"is maintained for the worship of Naggadevathas A Karimbana and Chembakam trees are also places of worship of sub deities like Yakshi and Gandharva. Devi is the tutelary deity of the thirteen "Karas" (localities) and presides over for the welfare of all the people of Onattukara and bless the devotees.

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Chettikulangara Temple and Kodungallur Bhagavathy

Kodungallur Bhagavathy is irrevocably related with the origin of Chettikulangara Temple It is believed that some of the Chieftains of the area wished to construct a Devi Temple in their locality. For the accomplishment they reached Kodungallur and sat bhajan for twelve days. Devi appeared in their dreams and promised to reach Chettikulangara soon. Feeling blessed they returned with a sacred sword which the Vilichappad gave them and began the civil works of the temple.

A few days later, late in the evening an old lady sought the help of the boatman of nearby Karipuzha rivulet to ferry across and go to Chettikulangara.The boatman agreed and continued the journey.On their way they took rest under a tree and brought food from the nearby washermans house. The boatman fell asleep and in the early morning when he woke up the old lady had disappeared.He described the mysterious incident which is believed to be the arrival Kodungallur Bhagavathi. ( 1. Puthussery ambalam is now housed at the place where they took rest..2 .The washerman family is given the right for washing the attires of Devi. 3.The boatman who belonged to a Christian family has the right of performing the ritual fire works in the temple.)

On the next day, maintenance of the thatched roof of an Illam was going on near the present temple. The Antharjanam of the family was serving Kanji,Muthirappuzhukku and Asthram to the workers when a strange old lady joined them for the lunch. After the food the old lady vanished with a glow.Seeing this the antharjanam became unconscious and elaborated the incident when recovered. On the same day Devi showed her presence to the Chieftains and the astrologers confirmed the divine presence of Kodungallur Bhagavathi.

It is also believed that Chettikulangara Devi is the daughter of Kodungallur Bhagavathi sent for the welfare of all people of Onattukara. The Aswathy Ulsavam celebrated in the month of Meenam which falls in March/April is very unique in its rituala.It is really a celebration of send off given by the devotees on Devi's journey to meet her mother Kodungallur Bhagavathi and to attend the celebrations at Kodungallur. On completion of the rituals the temple is closed for the day.