MANGLA DEVI TEMPLE
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Location : 15 km from Thekkady, Kerala
Altitude : 1337 m Above Sea Level
Main Festival : Chithra Pournima
Style of Architecture : Traditional Kerala Architecture

Mangala devi temple, the ancient temple is located 15 kms from Thekkady. It lies hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. 

The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day.

The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the ghats and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu. Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Thekkady. 


