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Alappuzha -> Mullakkal RajaRajeswari Temple

Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is located 3 km away from Alappuzha KSRTC Bus station and is a very famous shrine for Goddess Sri RajaRajeswari.

It is believed that Goddess RajaRajeshwari appeared at the site of the temple to take care of a Jasmine flower, so the name Mullakkal. 'Mulla' means Jasmine in Malayalam.

The temple attracts a lot of devotees during the two festivals - Navarathri and Thaipooyakavadi. The nine day Navarathri festival is of special significance to the people of Alappuzha. Nine caparisoned elephants leads a colourful procession during Navarathri. Cultural programmes and Musical concerts are held at this time in the temple premises.

During the Thaipooyakavadi festival 15 kavadis take part in a wonderful procession held in the evening.

Alappuzha Railway Station is the nearest rail route. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport, about 80 km away from Alappuzha.

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