Devi
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Chottanikkara, Kerala · Chottanikkara Amma (Bhagavathy / Devi)
About Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is famous for healing. The goddess changes form three times daily — Saraswati (morning), Lakshmi (afternoon), Kali (evening). The midnight "Guruthi" ritual is unique to this temple.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Chottanikkara Amma (Bhagavathy / Devi)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Saraswati, Lakshmi
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Devi
🕐 Darshan Timings
4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
⏱ Typical Duration
45 minutes
🪔 Special Puja
Karthika Deepam; Vijayadasami
🔔 Important Rituals
Three-time darshan (Bhagavathy appears in 3 different forms through the day), Karthika Deepam
👔 Dress Code
Traditional Indian attire
📅 Best Visit Time
October – February
🎫 Entry Fee
Free
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Ernakulam Junction (20 km)
Nearest Airport
Cochin Airport (18 km)
Distance from City
20 km from Kochi
Parking
Yes
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Kochi
Food Options
Restaurants nearby; Kerala cuisine
Visitor Tips
Evening darshan is special — the goddess takes her Kali form.
🎉 Festivals & Events
Karthika Deepam and Navaratri are major events.
👴 Senior Citizen Notes
Manageable temple, very accessible.
⚠️ Important Notes
The Goddess appears in three forms during morning, noon, and evening darshan — plan the visit to experience all three if possible.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Typical Duration
45 minutes
Entry Fee
Free
State
Kerala
Location
Chottanikkara
Ideal Base City
Kochi
Senior Friendly
Yes
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