It is believed that the famous Indian Saint Vilwamangalam Swamiyar consecrated Devi in this temple. While he was going back after consecrating 'Padmanabha Swamy' at Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.he saw Devi at this place and consecrated her in this place is the popular belief. The deity 'Cherthala Karthyayani Devi' is famous as 'Mangalya Dayini' in the sense she provides welfare and prosperity for her devotees and removes obstacles for the marriage of young girls.
Cherthala Karthyayani Temple is one of the popular temples dedicated to the deity Karthyayani. The temple follows many rituals and customs to worship the deity. There are many festivals celebrated in the temple but the annual festival is known as Aarrattu and the Karthika Star is widely celebrated. Cherthala can be easily reached through the boats along the backwaters or one can hire private vehicles to get the chance of darshan (to get the scenic view of the deity). Devotees flock to the temple to worship the mother goddess Karthyayani.
Festivals
Usually in other temples of Kerala, during the annual festival, 'Aarattu' is a ritual held once annually. At Chottanikara Devi Temple Aarattu is held every day during festival. At Cherthala Karthyayani Temple 'Aarattu' is held twice every day during the annual festival. Karthika Star day in the Malayalam month of Vrichikam is also well celebrated.
Address: Cherthala Rd, Kodathikavala,
Cherthala,
Kerala 688524
