Chottanikkara temple

This mythical temple of Goddess Parvati Devi is considered to be one of the top Hindu temples in India. The Goddess deity is a ‘Swayambu’ and said to possess great magical healing powers. Chottanikkara Temple of South India attracts millions of pilgrims who seek to get relief from their sorrow and anguish.

Location: This temple is situated at Cochin City in Kerala State of India.

Accessibility: The temple can be reached via Cochin Airport. Train pilgrims can take the Ernakulum South Railway Station. People using roadways can use state buses and get down at Ernakulum K.S.R.T bus stand and hire a taxi to reach the sanctum sanatorium.

Highlights: The temple complex houses several deity shrines such as Kizhukkavu Bhagvathy, Sastha and Subramanya temple, Naga temple, Shiva Temple and Ganesha temple. The Badra-Kaali deity of Kizhukkavu temple is thronged by devotees to exorcise the evil spirits from afflicted devotees.