CHOTTANKKARA BAGAVATHY TEMPLE

CHOTTANIKKARA BAGAVATHY TEMPLE

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KERALA

This is the most famous temple in the state of Kerala. It is situated on outskirts of Kochi. The two main deities here are Rajarajeswari and Badrakali. People believe that these Goddesses are very powerful. It is located in a serene atmosphere. Whatever your belief might be, you could still visit the place, which is one of the most important tourist destinations and offers you tranquil moments.

 it is one of the most visited Hindu shrines in South India and is dedicated to the Goddess Bhagavathy who is worshipped as Saraswati in the morning, Lakshmi during the day, and Durga in the evening.

The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is believed to be about 1500 years old. Legend has it that the temple was built in the midst of a dense jungle by a forest-dweller called Kannappan. Kannappan was a doting father who loved his young daughter. 

He sacrificed a beast to the Goddess Bhagavathy each day and one occasion could not find any animals to slaughter. He asked his daughter for her pet calf but the daughter preferred to give up her own life for the goddess. The calf spoke to Kannappan and revealed that it was the Goddess in animal form.

 A transformed Kannappan started to worship her at the place where the 

sacrifices were made by him. The shrine fell into disuse and was eventually discovered by a grass cutter.

Timings

                  

Opening of the Nada	4 am
Lord Shiva’s Dhaara	5 am
Ethruthu pooja	5.30 am
Morning Seeveli	6 am
Guruthi pooja at Keezhu kaavu Temple	7.30 am
Pantheeradi Pooja	7.45 am
Lord Shiva’s Dhaara	11 am
Uchapooja or noon pooja	12 noon
Noon Seeveli	12.10 pm
Evening Nada Opening	4.00 pm
Deeparadhana	6.30 pm
Athazhapooja	7.30 pm
Evening Seeveli	8 pm
Evening Guruthi at Keezhu kaavu Temple	8.45pm

Air

 International Air Port is at Nedumbassery, near Aluva, about 22 kms away from Ernakulam, Kochi.

Rail

The nearest station is at Ernakulam about 17km away from Chottanikkara. The two railway stations in Kochi are Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town. Trains from the Northern cities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction.
Ernakulam Junction, D.H. Rd, Ernakulam South, Phone: 131
Ernakulam Town, Near North Bridge
Phone : 0484-2390920

Road

 KSRTC Central Bus station is near the Ernakulam Junction railway station. It runs Express and Fast services from Ernakulam to other major cities within Kerala and into the neighbouring states. Reciprocal services from other States are also available. There are plenty of private buses available for travel from Ernakulam to other cities. They operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station and Kaloor Junction.