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Kanjoor Durga Temple In Cheppad

Kanjoor Sri Durga temple is located at Kanjoor in Cheppad village in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Goddess Bhadrakali, Ayyappan, Veerabhadran and Yakshi.

The temple was located inside a sacred grove or kavu known as Kanjoor Kavu. It is believed that Kayamkulam Kochunni (he used to steal from rich people and give to poor in early 19th century CE) had hid himself from soldiers in this temple.