Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Region
Central Kerala
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
About This Pilgrimage
Combine Chottanikkara's revered goddess shrine with two of Ernakulam's most significant temples in a short, city-based circuit.
Destinations You'll Visit
The Destinations on This Route
A little background on each place this pilgrimage takes you to.
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple near Kochi is dedicated to the goddess in both her fierce Bhadrakali form, worshipped in the inner sanctum at night, and her gentler Saraswati form during the day. It is especially known for its Guruthi rituals and has long been visited by those seeking relief from illness and mental distress.
Ernakulathappan Temple
Ernakulathappan Temple, dedicated to Shiva, stands at the heart of Kochi city and is traditionally held to have given Ernakulam its name. Its annual Ernakulam Uthsavam is one of the city's major temple festivals, drawing large crowds for its procession of caparisoned elephants.
Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple
Thrikkakara Temple, dedicated to Vishnu in his Vamana avatar, is traditionally linked to the Onam legend of King Mahabali and is considered the festival's spiritual home. It is one of the few temples in Kerala built specifically around this form of Vishnu.
Highlights
- Renowned Bhagavathy shrine
- Historic Ernakulam city temples
- Compact, easy-paced circuit
Includes
- Hotel stay
- Private cab
- Local sightseeing
- Temple visit assistance