Chottanikkara Vidyarambham

Chottanikkara Vidyarambham Timings, Cost and Procedure

Timings: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Daily.

Ticket Cost: Rs.60

Mandatory Dress Code:

Women: Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree

Men: Dhoti or trouser without a shirt.

Age: 2 years 6 months and above.

Auspicious Days for Chottanikkara Vidyarambham

1. Durgastami
2. Maha Navami
3. Vijayadasami
4. Akshaya Tritiya
5. Vasantha Panchami
6. Rathasapthami day
7. Hygreeva Jayanthi

The crowd will be high on these dates for Aksharabhyasam. Among all these, the last day of the ten-day-long Navaratri festival, i.e Vijayadasami is most preferred for Aksharabhyasam.

Month	Day	Date	Time
Apr 2024	Sunday	14Apr	8.47 a.m
–	Saturday	20Apr	11.14 a.m
May 2024	Sunday	12May	6.57 a.m
–	–	12May	9.48 a.m
–	–	12May	10.44 a.m
–	Monday	13May	9.44 a.m
–	Friday	17May	9.28 a.m
–	–	17May	10.24 a.m
–	Monday	20May	9.16 a.m
–	–	20May	10.12 a.m
Jun 2024	Sunday	9Jun	7.57 a.m
–	Monday	24Jun	7.55 a.m
–	Wednesday	26Jun	4.13 p.m
–	Sunday	30Jun	7.31 a.m
Jul 2024	Sunday	7Jul	7.04 a.m
–	Monday	8Jul	7.00 a.m
–	Monday	15Jul	6.32 a.m
–	Wednesday	17Jul	6.00 p.m
Oct 2024	Sunday	13Oct	1.47 a.m
–	Saturday	26Oct	8.13 a.m
Jan 2025	Wednesday	1Jan	3.38 a.m
–	Thursday	2Jan	2.05 a.m
–	Saturday	4Jan	3.26 a.m
–	Sunday	5Jan	3.21 a.m
–	Wednesday	15Jan	5.31 p.m
–	Saturday	18Jan	12.59 p.m
–	–	18Jan	5.19 p.m
Feb 2025	Sunday	9Feb	11.32 a.m
–	–	9Feb	1.01 p.m
Mar 2025	Wednesday	19Mar	10.31 a.m

Chottanikkara Vidyarambham Booking

The ticket can be purchased on arrival at the counter for the same day Pooja. No online booking available for this Pooja.

What is Vidyarambham?

Vidyarambham, also called Ezhuthiniruthu or Aksharabhyasam, is a ceremony for children where they are introduced to education and learning. This is performed on the child between the ages of 2 and 6. Vidya means knowledge, and Arambham means learning. Regardless of caste or religion, the devotees will perform this event. It is believed that performing Vidyarambham here at this temple will bless the kids with good education and knowledge.

How do I reach Chottanikkara Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Kochi which is 39 Km from the temple.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Ernakulam South which is 18 Km away.
2. Ernakulam North station is 20 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Ernakulam station which is 20 Km from the temple.
2.  The direct bus is available from Kaloor to the temple with good frequency.

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