Ernakulam

Alternate Spellings:
Anchumana Temple
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Significance:
For prosperity For protection For marital life with happiness and longevity | Salvation Wealth Relief from diseases Purchase of vehicles Gain Knowledge
Location:
Padivattom, Edappally, Ernakulam
Address:
Anchumana Temple Road, Padivattom, Edappally,
Ernakulam, Kerala, India,
682021
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
10°00’47.6″N 76°18’34.6″E
Phone No:
083308 75158 0484 2348920 2348930
Email id:
NA
Temple Timings:
Opening time – 5:30am – 10am | Tuesday & Friday till 10:30am Closing Time – 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Tuesday & Friday till 8:00pm
Temple Type:
Other
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trustee of Anchumana Viswakarma Dharmodharana Samajam (A VD Samajam) with 22 branches, in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alapuzha districts
Presiding deity:
Bhagavathy
Sub Deities:
Ayyappa, Ganapathy, Subramanya, Guru, Hanuman, Hidumba, Bhrahmarakhas, Khandakarana, Nagadevathas and Arukola
Offerings:
Vivahasooktha Pushpanjali | Guruthi Pushpanjali | panacea | “NIRA” adorned with ‘Dasapushpa’ and’Samrudhavriksha’ | ‘Pancha Dravya Abhisheka’
Festivals:
The festivals Chingam, Navratri, Thula Shatri, Vrischikam, Mandalakaalam, Makara Pooyam, Kumbham, Meenam and Hrishi panchami are celebrated in the temple with great joy. During the festival of Mandalakaalam, a five day Thalappoli festival is celebrated with lots of colours and Ezhunnellippu can be seen with five elephants on the last day.
History:
As per the history, this temple initially belonged to the Royal Namboothiry family. As their empire declined, the ownership of this temple was given to the Viswakarma society and is presently administered by a trustee of Anchumana Viswakarma Dharmodharana Samajam. There are twenty-two branches at the Districts of Kottayam, Ernakulam and Alapuzha. The deities of God Ganapathy, God Ayyappa, God Subramanya, God Nagadevatha, God Hidumba Swamy, God Hanuman, God Brahmarakshas, God Arukola and God Khandakara Swamy are enshrined and worshipped at this temple.

The devotees offer various kinds of gifts to the deities in the temple. A prayer called Vivahasooktha Pushpanjali is conducted in the temple in front of God Annapurna Swamy on every Monday to help discard obstacles in marriages of girls. Another prayer called Guruthi Pushpanjali is conducted on every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday as a penance for devotees facing problems in their daily life.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Avanamcode Saraswathi Temple
Alternate Spellings:
Avanamcode Saraswathy Swayambu Kshethram
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Significance:
Vidyarambham can be done here everyday. Avanamkode Saraswati Temple is a famous Swayambhu Saraswati Temple, one of the 108 temples dedicated to Goddess Durga built by Parasurama.
Location:
Avanamcode (Near Kochi International Airport
Address:
Avanamkodu Devaswam Kerala Kshethra Seva Trust, Near Nedumbassery Airport, Chowara, Avanamkodu Edanad Road, Nedumbassery, Kerala
683571
District:
Ernakulam
Phone No:
9846151002 | 9446061160
Email id:
avanamcodetemple@gmail.com
Temple Timings:
05:30 AM – Opening Time 10:30 AM – Closing Time 05:30 PM – Opening Time 07:15 PM – Closing Time
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Goddess Saraswathi
Sub Deities:
Guru Dakshinamoorthy, Lord Ganesh
Offerings:
Navu-Mani-Narayam (tongue-bell-traditional pen) offering is the unique offering which can be done only at this temple. It can be offered by any devotee and done especially by students and artistes; it’s purpose is to acquire enhanced skills for orating, listening and writing.

Jaggery, Oil, Rice offerings; Jaggery and Ghee Payasam Nivedyam; Lotus Garland offerings are important offerings. Saraswath Ghee, an ayurvedic ghee enchanted by Saraswath Mantra is unique to this temple and is available around the calendar year. Saraswathi Pooja, Vidyavagheeshwari Pooja and Janma Nakshathra Pooja, important poojas for education, prosperity, and professional success can be booked in advance. Passport Pooja for success abroad can also be done here.
Festivals:
Navarathri, Basant Panchami, Pooram, Araattu, Karthika Lights and Prathishta Divas are important festive events. Kidangasseri Tharananellur Raman Namboothirippad is the temple Thanthri.

Mudiyettu is a traditional ritual theatre and folk dance drama recognized by UNESCO enacts the tale of a battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika. It is performed in front of the Goddess Bhadrakali at Ramanchira Temple.

Avanamcode Pooram happens in the Meenam month, which usually falls during March/April. The 10 days long Pooram Festival includes special tantric poojas led by chief temple priest, special poojas, kodiyettu, aaraattu, pooram, manakkal pooram, cultural programmes, etc. . Decades back, Pooram from Avanamcode temple used to join the famous Arattupuzha Pooram.

Pooram Festival begins with Kodiyettu, the hoisting of the holy flag. The ceremony of cutting an Areca Palm tree suitable for making a flagpole, taking it to the soil of the Devaswam in the south-east part of the village chanting the name of the goddess, and then taking it around the village, finally bringing it to the temple through the west gate is a very ancient ritual unique to this temple. Once placed inside the temple, a member of the Avanamcode Carpenter family converts it into a flag pole. It is decorated with banyan tree leaves and mango tree leaves. Village folk will then bury it in front of the temple. After tantric pooja by the chief temple priest, the holy flag is hoisted which kicks off the Pooram Festival. In 2024, Kodiyettu happens on March 16.

Based on a mythical battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika, Mudiyettu is a ritual dance drama from Kerala. It is a local area custom wherein the whole town takes part. On a specific day, the villagers arrive at the temple early in the morning after the harvest of the summer crops. Mudiyettu performers purify themselves by fasting and praying, and then they use colored powders to draw a huge image of the goddess Kali, known as kalam, on the floor of the temple, where the goddess’s spirit is invoked. This readies the ground for the vivacious authorization to follow, in which the heavenly sage Narada begs Shiva to contain the evil presence Darika, who is resistant to overcome by humans. Shiva rather orders that Darika will pass on because of the goddess Kali.

Mudiyettu is performed every year in ‘Bhagavati Kavus’, the sanctuaries of the goddess, in various towns along the waterways Chalakkudy Puzha, Periyar, and Moovattupuzha. Shared collaboration and aggregate cooperation of every station in the custom imparts and reinforces normal personality and common holding locally. Elders and senior performers are responsible for passing it on to younger generations, who serve as apprentices during the performance. Mudiyettu fills in as a significant social site for transmitting customary qualities, morals, moral codes, and tasteful standards of the local area to the future, guaranteeing its congruity and importance in present times.

​At Avanamcode Saraswathi Temple, Mudiyettu is performed in front of the subsidiary temple, Ramanchira Bhadrakali Temple. Renowned Mudiyettu artist, Varanattu Shankara Narayana Kuruppu performs this ritualistic art form at the temple. It is performed every year during the Pooram Festival. Devotees can become a part of this ritual by offering this ritual in their name.

Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Magha. The festival is particularly observed by Hindus in the Indian subcontinent, notably India and Nepal. It is the birthday of Ma Saraswathi, the Goddess of knowledge, Arts and Music. Avanamcode Saraswathi Temple, Nedumbassery is the only temple in Kerala where this festival is celebrated.

This is the perfect day to start new Investments, Business, Vidyarambham, Choroonu, etc. This year, Basant Panchami falls on 14 February 2024, Wednesday.
History:
Adi Sankaracharyar began his journey into the world of knowledge from here. When he was a young boy, he visited this temple near to his birthplace, Kalady, with his mother and wrote the holy first letters “Harishree Ganapathaye Namaha” and “Saraswathi Namasthubhyam” on rice grains. Later, he visited the temple on his journey to other parts of India to establish Mutts.

Vidyarambham can be done here everyday. Inside the small cave under the mantap, next to the Simha Vahana sits Guru Dakshinamoorthy & Lord Ganesh facing Goddess Saraswathi. There is regular pooja for the Simha Vahana which is unique to this temple.

It was the Lord Parassurama who identified the divine presence of Saraswathi in the Swayambhu (self-revealing) Shila (stone) and established the Saraswathi Temple during his visit to Avanamcode. Hence, the temple became one of the 108 Durga temples established by Lord Parassurama. A light is placed above the mantap where it is believed Lord Parassurama sits and meditates.

Dharma Shastha Temple and Bhadrakali Temple are subsidiary temples located outside the temple walls and are collectively called the the Ramanchira Temple. Kettunira is held at the Dharmma Shastha Temple during the Sabarimala Season. This is also the nearest temple to the Cochin International Airport which offer this service.

Centuries ago, there was a temple pond named Ramanchira and a temple next to it. It was located somewhere where the present airport is located. Centuries ago, this temple got destroyed and the pond was filled with mud. And it was only centuries later that the remains of the Ramanchira pond were found, along with the figures of Bhadrakali and Dharma Shasta. Later, the Ramanchira Temple was built and both deities were enshrined in the temple.

Updated on:
01 June 2024. Credits to temple website and e-kshetra.com
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Significance:
It is the one and only Saraswathi temple to do Vidhyarambam on every day.
One of the uniqueness of the temple is the daily Kashaya Nivedyam during the Atthazha Pooja (at 7.30 pm).It is a precious medicine that cures all the problems physical, phychological and intellectual. The leading attraction of this temple is the sanctum that stands in the middle of a lotus pond.
Location:
North Paravur
Address:
Main, Post Office Road, Kacheripady, North Paravur, Kerala
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
10.146616°N 76.232001°E
Email id:
dhakshinamookambika@gmail.com
Temple Timings:
5am-11am | 5pm – 8pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Goddess Saraswati
Sub Deities:
Ganapathy, Subrahmanyan, Mahavishnu, Yakshi, Hanuman and Veerabhadran
Festivals:
The famous Navaratri festival is celebrated here with great fervor. Thousands of people participate in the Navaratri music festival. On Durgashtami, books are arranged before the image of Goddess Saraswathy and on Vijayadashami morning, Ezhuthinirithu or Vidyāraṃbhaṃ ceremony takes place at a special mandapam which goes from 4 am to 11 am. Thousands of little children are initiated into the world of letters by making them write the word harisree on rice, their tongues or sand with a golden ring.
History:
As per local legend, the deity in the temple was consecrated by Paravur Thampuram. He used to visit Mookambika in Karnataka for worship once in a year. In one year, he prayed to the Goddess saying that he might not be able to visit next year to old age. It is said Goddess Mookambika came along with Thampuram. (Mookambikayil ninnum bhajichu kondu vannu kudiyiruthi).
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Alternate Spellings:
Ernakulathappan Temple
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Significance:
The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is considered as the city temple, with the presiding deity as the protector of the city, as per local Hindu faiths and traditions.
Location:
Ernakulam
Address:
Durbar Hall Rd, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
9°58′6.7″N 76°16′56.8″E
Phone No:
0484-2370415 2369804
Email id:
ernakulamsivatemple@gmail.com
Temple Timings:
3:30am – 11am | 4pm – 8pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Lord Shiva in Gourisankara form considered to be Swayambhoo (Divinely derived).
Sub Deities:
Lord Ganesha, Parvathi Devi, Lord Ayyappa and Nagaraja
Offerings:
1.Wreath 2. Lucky Wreath 3. Unity Wreath 4. Swayamvara Wreath 5. Mrityayunya Wreath 6. 108 Vilvadalarchana 7. 108 Vilvadalarchana 8. Palpayasam 9. Neypayasam 10. Special Neypayasam 11.Koottupayasam 12. Offering 13. Dhara 14. Anointing of sorrow 17. Noorumpaalum 18. Karukahomam 19. Mrityayunyayahomam 20. Mahanmyatunjyayahomam 21. Ganapatihomam 22. Ashtadravya Ganapatihomam 23. Bhagavata Seva 24. One day pooja 25. Bread
Festivals:
Annual Festival in the month of Makaram (Malayalam Calendar) Shivaratri
History:
The history of the shrine is linked with the history of the city. As per the legend, it was one of the 7 royal temples of Kochi Maharajas but now it is controlled by administration of Cochin Devasom Board. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala dedicated by Lord Parasurama.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Alternate Spellings:
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
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Significance:
‘Devi’ in the temple is known for the healing powers, particularly relating to mental illness and disorder
Location:
Chottanikkara
Address:
The Assistant Commissioner,
Chottanikkara Devaswom,
Chottanikkara,
Ernakulam Dist., Kerala
682 312
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
9.933°N 76.391°E
Phone No:
0484 – 2711032 2713300
Email id:
info@chottanikkarabhagavathy.org, eo@chottanikkarabhagavathy.org
Temple Timings:
4am – 12:10pm 4pm – 8:45pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
(Chottanikkara Amma), an Incarnation Of Mahalakshmi, Tridevi, Saraswathi, Mahalakshmi, Parvati
Sub Deities:
Sastha, Siva, Ganapathi, Nagas and other Upa-Devas
Offerings:
Pushpanjali, Trimadhuram, Guruthy, Guruthy Pushpanjali, Undamala, Thattam, Oil, Ghee, Banana, Agarbatti, Camphor, Swarna Thali, Pattu, Charadu, Appam, Ada, Ottayappam, Dhara, Nelppara, Arippara
Festivals:
“MAKOM Thozhal” (worship on the Makom day) is the most important festival of the temple which is celebrated in the month of Kumbham. (Feb / March) It is believed that Bhagavathy in her full attire gave darshan to Vilwamangalam Swamiyar on the Makom day and appears on the same day every year for giving darshan to the devotees in her special appearance. The Bhadrakaali at Kizhukkavu is believed to exorcise evil spirit from devotees, after conducting bhajanam
History:
The temple of Chottanikkara is a living legend shrowned in magnificent mythology and awe-inspiring truth. Its historical appeal and traditional influence on generations of people is tremendous. Legends say that the presence of Divinity here was worshipped by BHOGACHARYA. The deity which is swayambhoo in latrite called Rudraksha Sila was worshipped by divine souls like Adisankaracharya, Vilwamangalam Swamiyar, Kakkasseri Bhattathiri and Chemmangattu Bhattathiri. It is the cynosure of thousands of devotees swarming from all over the world on all auspicious and festive occations.The golden hued Idol bedecked with flowers, garlands, jewels and bathed in myrid of light shine splendidly.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Alternate Spellings:
Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
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Significance:
To be blessed with children
Location:
Tripunithura
Address:
Kottakkakam Road, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
9.945011, 76.342111
Phone No:
0484 277 6655
Email id:
NA
Temple Timings:
3.45 am -11.am, 4 p.m-8.30 pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Lord Mahavishnu/Adi narayana in the form of “Santhana Gopala Moorthy”
Sub Deities:
NA
Offerings:
Kalabham
Chandhanam charthu
Pantheerunazhi (1)
Pantheerunazhi (1/2)
Pantheerunazhi (1/4)
Paalpayasam
Appam (1 Kootu)
Adda
Choorunu
Vellanivedhyam
Koottupayasam
Festivals:
Thulam Festival, Vrichikam Festival, Musari Festival, Festival of Nagapennu, Lakshmi Narayana Vilakku, Sankara Narayana Vilakku, Consecration day of Anantha, Uthram Thirunal, Atha Chamayam
History:
Once upon a time, in Dwapara Yuga, a brahmana’s wife gave birth to a child. Unfortunately, however, just after being born and touching the ground, the child immediately died. The brahmana father took the dead child and went directly to Dwaraka to the palace of the King. The brahmana was very upset because of the untimely death of the child in the presence of his young father and mother. Thus his mind became very disturbed. Formerly, when there were responsible kings, up to the time of Dwapara-yuga, when Lord Krishna was present, the king was liable to be blamed for the untimely death of a child in the presence of his parents. Similarly, such responsibility was there during the time of Lord Ramachandra.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Alternate Spellings:
Sri Datta Anjaneya Kshetram | Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Temple
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Significance:
To redress all the deities’ grievances.
Location:
Desom, Aluva
Address:
NH 47, Swargam Road, Desom Near Kunnumpuram Bus Stop- Bank Of Periyar(Purna River, Aluva, Kerala
683102
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
10.129174,76.348715
Phone No:
0484 260 6121 91-9645895424 91-9895035505
Email id:
sgsoffice9@gmail.com
Temple Timings:
05:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Temple Type:
Other
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Independant
Presiding deity:
Lord Anjaneya
Sub Deities:
Karyasidhi Anjaneya, Nagendra, Navagrahas, Ganapathy
Offerings:
Mandala Nalikera Vritham(Special coconut pooja)
Festivals:
Hanuman Jayanti, Vishu Kani
History:
The construction of the Karyasidhi Anjaneya temple as wished by Sri Swamiji started in 1998. The idol of Anjaneya made at Sucheendram near Kanyakumari was brought in a procession with receptions at various temples of Kerala.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Alternate Spellings:
Thottuva Sree Dhanwanthari Temple of Maha Vishnu
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Significance:
Problems due to ‘Vatha’, ‘Pitha’ and ‘Kafa’ get cured if the devotees stay here and meditate ( bhajanam ).
Location:
Perumbavoor
Address:
Thottuva, Koovappady P.O, Perumbavoor (Via ), Ernakulam ( Dist.) Kerala, INDIA.
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
10.1043°N 76.2934°E
Phone No:
+91 0 484 264 1485 +91 994 706 1970
Temple Timings:
Monday – Saturday 05:00am – 10:30am 05:30pm – 07:30pm sunday & special days 05:00am – 11:30am 05:30pm – 07:30pm
Temple Type:
Other
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Moorthi Seva Trust
Presiding deity:
Dhanwanthiri
Sub Deities:
Ayyappan, Ganapathy, Bhadrakali and Rakshasas
Festivals:
Mandala Masam (Ekadashi Maholsavam), Dashavathara Maholsavam, Pradhishta Dhinam.
History:
The temple belongs to Koramboor Mana family.The temple is run by Sree Dhanwanthari Moorthi Seva Trust. On the southern side of the temple there is a small stream which flows towards the east. The practice is to have bath in this stream and then enter the temple for Darshan. It is believed that problems due to Vatha, Pitha and Kafa get cured if the devotees stay here and meditate. Doctors practicing Ayurveda also come to the temple for Bhajana (Pooja, meditation). ‘Krishna Tulasi’ is the favourite of Dhanwanthari.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Alternate Spellings:
Uliyannoor Sree Mahadeva Temple | Thashttam Shivakshethram
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Significance:
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:- Salvation | Wealth | Relief from diseases | Purchase of vehicles | Gain Knowledge
Location:
Uliyannur, Aluva
Address:
Uliyannur Sree Mahadev Temple, Uliyannur, Aluva Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
10.0992° N, 76.3426° E
Phone No:
+91-484-2272611 +91-484-2124601
Email id:
uliyannoortemple@gmail.com
Temple Timings:
4am to 9am | 5pm to 7pm
Temple Type:
Dewaswom
Presiding deity:
Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi
Sub Deities:
Annapoorneshwary Devi
Festivals:
Illamnira – New
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Navratri
Mandala time
Ashtami in the month of Scorpio
Thiruvatira celebration
Tiruvutsavam
Shivaratri
Vishusankrama Puja
Bhagavata week
Flag Day
Dedication Day
Ramayana month celebration
Tantri Puja and Mura Japa
History:
Uliyannoor Mahadeva temple was designed and constructed by Sri. Uliyannoor Perunthachan at a distance of about 20 metres from the old temple founded by Parashurama in BC 525.. Lord Shiva’s deity faces the east and the Periyar river. Garbhagriha of the temple has a circumference of 42m which was adorned with goodness and skill of Perunthachan’s architecture. 68 wooden pillars in the temple signify 64 art forms and 4 Vedas. Temple has a wide namaskaramandapa. A big statue of Nandi faces the west.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal
Alternate Spellings:
Sreevasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple
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Significance:
This is the only temple in Kerala where one can have the Darshan of Lord Mahavishnu and Goddess Mahalakshmi in a single shrine which is possible on the eight days starting from the day of Akshyathritheeya.
Location:
Aluva
Address:
Sreevasudevapuram MahavishnuTemple , S.Aduvassery.P.O, Chengamanadu, Aluva. Kerala
District:
Ernakulam
Google Tag:
na
Phone No:
0484 – 2475701 09446042101
Email id:
sreevasudevapuramtemple@gmail.com
Temple Timings:
Normal Days Morning Opens at 5.30 am Closes at 9.00 am Evening Opens at 5.30 pm Closes at 7.30 pm Thamboolasamarpanam Morning Opens at 5.00 am Closes at 12.30 pm Evening Opens at 4.30 pm Closes at 8.30 pm Mahalakshmi Pooja Morning Opens at 5.00 am Closes at 12.30 pm Evening Opens at 4.30 pm Closes at 8.30 pm
Temple Type:
Other
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Trust constituted by a group of devotees
Presiding deity:
Lord Vishnu and Mahalakshmi
Sub Deities:
NA
Offerings:
Rice and Turmeric Para, Tirumadhuram, Moonnu Uruli Nivedyam, Muzhukkappu
Festivals:
Ashtami – Rohini, Thiru Onam, Ashwina Powrnami Mahalakshmi Pooja, Akshaya Tritiya and following 7 days
History:
Maharshi Parasurama consecrated the idol of Mahavishnu in such a concept that the Lord is embracing Goddess Mahalakshmi. After the consecration the Maharshi entrusted the temple responsibilities to some local Brahmins. These Brahmins became prosperous of wealth by the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi. But later they became indifferent to the activities of the temple which brought about their downfall. The temple also lost its wealth and glory in the course of time.

After a long period Vilwamangalam Swamikal, a great disciple of Lord Guruvayoorappan visited the temple. He had the vision of Mahalakshmi engaged in the service of Lord Mahavishnu.
Updated on:
05/07/2019 by Komal