Religious Sites in Kochi (Cochin)
Religious Sites in Kochi (Cochin), India
Religious Sites in Kochi (Cochin)
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- PadmanabhangaganChennai (Madras), India139 contributionsChottanikkara Bhagavathy goddess very powerful deity.
We went and stayed nearby hotel temple plaza, walkable distance of 150metres distance. two temples ( one melshanti and another keelshanthi )
we need to sit and take the blessing of after 8,30 PM night pooja.
very religiously the pooja is carried out by the chief priest.
hotels nearby charge more if you are comfortable to reach and go back in the night by cab please plan better. as nearby hotels rooms are smaller and charge exorbitant.
After the pooja please collect the tirtham and kukukum.
This temple is near to cochin.
next to temple 3 hotels are there for breakfast and lurch.
sree devi hotel and ganesh bhavan for tiffan items.
men - please ware dhothi and you need to remove shirt while taking darshan of deity.Written 13 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SandyWestBengaluru, India386 contributionsOne of the 'No to be Missed' spots in the city tour, this monument besides its steep historical value is also an interesting museum of period collections.
The architecture is typical of the region and the rich wooden usage is exquisite, indeed.Written 4 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - EarlyRetirementAbroaPrinceton, NJ3,127 contributionsA nice Synagogue, well maintained and guarded by the military personnel with the real gun, which is important during the current situation. The people behave respectfully and you can enjoy the visit. A little museum provides enough information in English so visitors can learn about the Jewish diaspora in Kochi.Written 3 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shyamal BDuliajan, India320 contributionsOur first stop at Kochi was the Edappally Church Complex, which mesmerised us all due to its grandeur and beauty. A very nicely maintained complex with old church adjacent is really a place to visit. Once inside you feel the peace with the majestic wall paintings, the large ceiling fans and other sculptures. Although it is a pilgrimage destination for Christians, anyone can visit and its really worth a visit.Written 29 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Greg StevensSydney, Australia2,712 contributionsSaint Francis Church in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally constructed in 1503, is among India's oldest European churches, bearing historical significance as a witness to European colonial aspirations on the subcontinent and deserving a visit.Written 11 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EASWARCHANDRAN PMumbai, India127 contributionsWhenever I happen to be in Ernakulam, I visit this great temple without fail.
It is centrally located in Ernakulam.
The main entrance is on Darbar Hall Road.
The temple premises is huge.
The main deity here is Lord Siva (also known as Ernakulathappan) and is very powerful.
You will forget all your worries & desires once you are in front of Lord Siva.
At the sight of the main deity, one will definitely feel the positive vibes and inner satisfaction & peace. It is a powerful deity.
The temple is full of traditions and maintained neatly.
I could spend some peaceful worry-free moments in front of Lord Siva.
There are temples for Hanuman & Ragavendra just in front of the Siva temple.
In my opinion it is a must visit temple for inner peace, fulfilment, and satisfaction.Written 26 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - shitiz bNew Delhi, India31 contributionsa quaint serene place. you will hardly see any tourist there. only local people. the forest area is lovely. wanted to take a stroll in the forest but could not due to scarcity of time. very peacefulWritten 20 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EASWARCHANDRAN PMumbai, India127 contributionsThis is one of the Oldest Krishna Temple in Kerala.
The temple is located in Thirupunithura near Ernakulam.
The pooram in this temple is very colourful second only to Thrissur pooram.
Vrishchikolsavam festival is very famous.
It is said that the temple belongs to Cochin royal family.
The temple is full of architectural features.
This temple follows traditional practices.
The main deity Lord Krishna (Santhan Gopala Murthy) is in sitting posture.
The main deity is beautiful.
Its power attracts us to a greater extent.
One can easily feel the positive vibes when in front of the deity.
Thirupunithura was the Capital of Maharaja of Cochin & Poornathrayeesa was the protector of the Kingdom.
There is huge feeding hall (Ootupura) inside the temple. The temple has an auditorium too for conducting special programs.
I had a great sense of satisfaction, fulfilment, and inner peace on visiting this temple.
The temple is easily a “must visit temple” in all respects.Written 26 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Balaji BPondicherry, India35 contributionsThe demon Khara who had got three Sivalingams from Lord Shiva Himself, carried them down to the south. One in each hand and one round his neck, he lay down to take rest. When he woke up, the three Sivalingams were firmly established where he kept them. The one round his neck was Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva. (Vaikom and Ettamanoor being the other two places). This temple has a serene and calm atmosphere, the Mahadeva of Vaikom and Ettamanoor are also present here and that adds immensely to the positive energy of this place.Written 23 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EASWARCHANDRAN PMumbai, India127 contributionsThis Great Siva temple is located on the banks of the river Periyar in Aluva (Ernakulam dist)
The temple premises is very clean and quiet.
It is a beautiful temple
3 sides of the temple are surrounded by water.
As this temple lies in the bank of periyar river, during rainy season the water reaches till the roof top and is very attractive to see such a phenomena.
The Shivalinga here is not enshrined in a Sreekovil.
The Swayambhoo Shivalinga which rises out of the sand banks of the Periyar river, is believed to have been installed by Lord Parasurama and believed to have been worshipped by Lord Sree Rama
This place is called the Aluva Manal Puram (land with sand).
The most important festival of Aluva temple is the Maha Shivarathry in Kumbham (February-March).
The Temple and Aluva Manappuram are famous among Keralites since people come here to do the rituals.
Special rituals are being conducted during Malayalam month "Karkidakam" and the famous "Aluva Sivarathri".
DEFINITELY A MUST VISIT TEMPLE FOR FULFILMENT AND PEACE.Written 26 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - EASWARCHANDRAN PMumbai, India127 contributionsThe Maha Ganapathy Temple in Edappally is one of the most important Ganapathy temples in Kerala.
This temple is located inside the Edappally palace premises in Manimala Road in Edappally (Ernakulam town).
It is a private temple belonging to the Royal family called Edappalli swaroopam.
This temple has the main sanctum and deity facing the east.
It is believed that God himself appeared once before the Edappally Swaroopam (royal family), while performing the Ganapathy Homam and accepted the offerings.
The devotees visit this temple to seek fulfilment of their wishes and prayers.
They offer prayers for obstacles and difficulties to be removed from their lives.
Devotees make various offerings such as coconut, Niramala, Pushpanjali, Chuttuvilakku, Udayasthamana pooja, and Koottappam in advance.
The floral and lemon garlands, ghee, and oil are available in the temple itself for the devotees to offer.
The Ganapathy Homam and Unniyappam ritual are important offerings.
Unniyappam has to be booked in advance.
It is believed that breaking a coconut before beginning a project will see that it is completed successfully.
The presiding deity lord Ganesha is considered to be the benefactor and patron of the Edappally royal family.
The Edappally Rajas were the rulers of the late medieval kingdom of Edappally.
They built some of the most famous temples, and one among them is the famous Maha Ganapathy temple at Edappally.
Public are allowed to have darshan and make offerings to the Lord Ganesha here only during specified timings i.e. from 5.30 am – 7.30 am & 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm daily.
The temple premises is neat and calm surrounded by various trees.
The main deity is very attractive and powerful. One can feel a sense of satisfaction and peace on having a darshan here.
One must not miss to have a darshan here and to get the blessings of Lord Ganesha.Written 28 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - EASWARCHANDRAN PMumbai, India127 contributionsThis is a temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati.
This temple is located in north Paravoor in Ernakulam.
Though it is not a huge temple its popularity is great.
The temple premises is maintained very neatly.
The beautiful golden idol of the deity is very attractive and magnetic.
It is believed that this temple is a replica of kollur Mookambika Temple in Karnataka
The temple is eco-friendly.
The main deity here is seated in the centre of a lotus pond. Devotees will have to walk through a connecting bridge to have darshan and pradakshinam.
Here, Devi is in sitting posture holding veena in Her hands.
It was a great feeling of fulfilment when I stood in front of Goddess Saraswati. A great effect of positive vibes was felt. I forgot myself and surroundings when I was having darshan. Such is the power of the deity.
Vidyaramabam (initiation of studies) for children are very famous here.
The main offerings to goddess include kashayam & oushada to improve memory power. Other offerings include lotus flower bud.
The main festival here is Navaratri.
A beautiful Ganesh temple attracts you at the main entrance of this temple.
There are other deities inside the premises. The Upa-devatas include Ganapathy, Hanuman, Subramanian, Veerbhadra and Mahavishnu.
The architecture of the temple is appreciable.
The temple is so peaceful with neat surroundings.
I felt as if I was blessed on visiting this temple.
One must visit this temple to experience the great sense of satisfaction and fulfilment.Written 28 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - abrahamsujiBangalore District, India481 contributionsDivine experience. Must visit and seek divine blessings. Easy access. The shrine gives a divine experience to all believersWritten 29 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- harleen sNew Delhi, India1,255 contributionsAlways a divine experience to come to the Gurudwara and seek blessings from the Guru. The Gurudwara is very well maintained and lot of locals visit this place especially on weekends and special festivals organized here from time to time and on Gurupurab.
Located near Thevera junction, community langar is also served at lunch time on Sunday. Its a very enriching experience ...Written 6 February 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - alison_sheldonKovalam, India30 contributionsExtraordinary experience watching a huge flock of pigeons flying around the temple when the bell was rung. They then land, and everyone there can feed the birds if they want.Written 8 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
