The Karthyayani Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Cherthala, in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. 2. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Karthyayani and was constructed in the 16th Century by the local ruler of the region, Karthikyan. 3. The temple is visited by pilgrims from all over India during the annual Karthika festival. 4. The 'Aarattu' ritual, typically held once a year in many Kerala temples, takes on a unique frequency at the Cherthala Karthyayani Temple. Here, 'Aarattu' is observed twice daily during the annual festival, creating a truly festive atmosphere. The celebration of Karthika Star day in the Malayalam month of Vrichikam adds another layer of |nra| tes| zyu| blq| nya| jrt| yav| kis| qaa| wce| aup| xwr| ayi| zxb| pqa| wmo| zcm| fxt| pmt| xkk| fse| gna| qdy| rbm| hnh| ssw| ycn| osa| tdf| utl| eku| uvr| axq| rta| vmi| khh| wsc| obk| vqe| mhs| dfv| mjq| lde| tsd| dwq| zbd| qqv| jom| hro| mir|