# Mullackal Chirap Kutcheri

> Mullackal Chirap Kutcheri at Mullackal Temple Stage, Alappuzha, 1 Dec 2026, tickets: https://www.keralatourism.org/temples/alappuzha/mullakkal

- **When:** 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
- **Venue:** Mullackal Temple Stage
- **Address:** Alappuzha Mullackal, Alappuzha, kerala, 688011
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Get tickets:** https://www.keralatourism.org/temples/alappuzha/mullakkal
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## About this event

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Mullakkal Chirappu is the major annual festival of Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple in Alappuzha and one of the prominent religious and cultural celebrations in the town. The festival is traditionally observed during the Malayalam month of Vrischikam, corresponding broadly to November and December, and extends over a 41-day period, with the final 11 days known as Chirappu. The temple, situated in the heart of Alappuzha, is dedicated to Goddess Rajarajeswari and is known for its traditional Kerala architectural character. Kerala Tourism describes the temple as nearly 500 years old and identifies Mullakkal Chirappu as its biggest festival. During the festival period, the temple and surrounding streets become centres of religious observance and community activity, with special poojas, devotional practices, decorations, illuminated areas and large gatherings of devotees. Cultural programmes are also an established part of the celebrations. Kerala Tourism’s festival documentation specifically lists musical concerts, percussion music, classical dance, drama, Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Thiruvathira, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and other performances among the programmes associated with the festival. Music and dance programmes are presented on some evenings, contributing to the broader cultural atmosphere surrounding the temple celebrations. The festival’s final days are particularly significant, with Kerala Tourism noting elephant processions, fireworks and other cultural programmes as major features. Alappuzha Municipality also identifies Mullakkal Chirappu as a major cultural event in the town and records that cultural programmes including music and dance are held on some evenings after the fireworks. The combination of temple rituals, traditional decorations, devotional activity, music, dance and public participation reflects the close relationship between religious observance and community culture in Kerala. Visitors can experience the festive atmosphere around Mullakkal while observing the customs and practices associated with the temple. Individual musical performances should be regarded as components of the wider festival programme rather than as a fixed annual concert format: the available authoritative festival records document musical concerts and other cultural programmes but do not establish a separately defined annual event titled “Mullakkal Chirap Kutcheri.” Programme details, performers and performance schedules can therefore vary from one edition to another.

🚆 Railway: Alappuzha Railway Station – approximately 5 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple.

✈️ Airport: Cochin International Airport – approximately 90 km from the temple.

🚌 Bus: Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is located in the heart of Alappuzha and is accessible by the town’s local road and bus network.

🏨 Stay: Hotels, lodges and other accommodation options are available in Alappuzha town; advance booking is advisable during the festival period.

✅ Notes: Mullakkal Chirappu is an annual 41-day temple festival, with the final 11 days forming the Chirappu period. Music and other cultural programmes are held on selected evenings, but individual concerts, artists and schedules vary by edition. Festival dates are based on the Malayalam calendar and should be confirmed locally before travel.