Advance booking is advisable for Guruthi Pooja.

The above-mentioned Chottanikkara Poojas charges might change without prior intimation.

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Thulabharam Timings

Morning Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Evening Hours: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ticket Cost: Free

Performed daily. Items readily available are Sugar, Jaggary.

Sugar: Rs.45/Kg

Jaggary: Rs.45/Kg

The Ticket is not required for Thulabharam as it is free of cost.

Dress Code:

Men: White Dhoti, Upper Cloth (not wear Shirt)

Women: Saree / Half saree/ Salwars

Baby: Kasavu Mundu. It is available at the temple itself

Thulabharam Location: Near to the main entrance.

Chottanikkara Thulabharam Procedure

1. The devotee will be weighed in a pan against the offering in the other weighing Pan.
2. Must carry Cash to pay the equivalent amount at the counter.
3. No age limit for the offerings.
4. Any other desired items can be carried from their home.

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Timings: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm. Daily.

Ticket Cost: Rs.100/ Child

Period: Performed to the child between 5th and 6th month.

Dress Code:

Men: White Dhoti, Upper Cloth (not wear Shirt)

Women: Saree / Half saree/ Salwars

Baby: Kasavu Mundu. It is available at the temple itself

This Pooja is performed inside a mandapam. Father/ Mother or Relative can participate in this event. Required food items will be provided by the temple staff itself. A small quantity of food will be served in Plantain leaf.

The Ticket has to be purchased at the counter on arrival for the same-day event.

How to 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.

Reference Link: details

Auspicious Dates for Choroonu in 2023 and 2024

Kindly check with a known astrologer for the more specific dates.

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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.

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.

Reference Link: details

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Guruthi Pooja is performed to get rid of evil spirits. It is prepared out of Turmeric and Lime water which resembles Blood. It is offered Bhadrakali to achieve their Cherished objects. Minimum 3 vessels to 12 Vessels required to perform this Pooja. After partaking of the liquid the devotees carry it home and bury it in the four corners of the house and inside to ward off evil spirits.

Auspicious days: Tue or Fri. Crowd will be high on these two days. Advance booking required for this Pooja.

Chottanikkara Guruthi Pooja Details

Pooja Timing: 8:45 pm Every day.

Pooja Location: Keezhukavu Temple.

It is believed that being present here on Friday during Guruthi Pooja will relieve the devotee from all forms of mental illness.

Chottanikkara Guruthi Benefits

1. Mental Illness
2. Get rid off Evil Spirits.
3. Blessed with positive energy.
4. Suffering from Black magic.
5. Good health.

Mandatory Dress Code:

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

Men: Dhoti or trouser without a shirt.

How to 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.

Reference Link: details

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Annaprasad: 1:00 pm Daily.

Auspicious date: Tue and Fri.

The above-mentioned Chottanikkara temple Timings might differ on special days.

Mandatory Dress Code:

Women: Saree/ Chudidar

Men: Dhoti or trouser without a shirt.

How to reach Chottanikkara temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Kochi which is 39 Km away.

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 away.
2. Bus available from Kaloor to the temple.

Reference Link: details

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The main deity is worshipped in three forms, As Goddess Saraswati (God of Education) in the morning hours, As Bhadrakali in the Noon with Crimson red cloth and as Durga in the evening hours wearing a bright blue dress. Hence, the deity is worshipped as Raja Rajeswari.

Lord Vishnu Idol which is of 2 ft in height is located to the right of the deity. The together called as Lakshmi Narayana.

The loose soil at the feet of the main deity is offered as Prasadam for the devotees. It is believed that it relieves the devotee from diseases and will enjoy prosperity.

It is believed that the Idol is Self-manifested. The original deity can be seen only in the morning when then Nirmalyam ( previous days flowers, garlands etc) is removed.

This Temple is known for Guruthi Pooja which is performed to get rid of evil spirits. The deity was worshipped by Adisankaracharya, Vilwamangalam Swamiyar, Kakkasseri Bhattathiri and Chemmangattu Bhattathiri.

On the north-east side of the main deity is the Idol of Dharma Sasta. Here, he resides with his two consorts Purna and Pushkala. As per the legend, Once Bhagavathy went on a procession to Meppazhur Mana for Para (Offering of a measure of Paddy). One the way, rowdies harassed the devotees in the procession. Hence, while returning the Meppazhur Nambudir sent his family deity Dharma Sasta as an Escort. From then on the deity resided at Chottanikkara.

Chottanikkara temple Timings

Morning Hours: 4:00 am – 12:00 pm

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Major Festivals

MAKOM Thozhal, Chingam, Kanni Navaratri Agosham, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Vrishchikam, Kumbam, Medam, Karkitakam, Navaratri Agosham

How to reach Chottanikkara temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Kochi which is 39 Km away.

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 away.

Reference Link: Details

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