Chottanikkara Bhagavatī Temple
Where the Devī is said to cure the mind
⭐ Why it is famous
The Guruti Pūjā at the Keezhkkavu shrine, performed nightly for those afflicted by mental illness and possession.
📜 Pilgrimage history
An ancient Bhagavatī temple linked to the sage Kāpila; the Devī is worshipped as Sarasvatī at dawn, Lakṣmī at noon and Durgā at dusk.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:00 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 20:30
- Guruti Pūjā around 20:45
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Kerala dress code
- Makam Thozhal in February–March is the great day
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Chottanikkara Bhagavatī Temple, Chottanikkara, ErnakulamErnakulam Jn (ERS) — 18 km
Chottanikkara bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kochi (COK) — 45 km
17 km from Kochi; frequent buses.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Kochi hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Fort Kochi
- Chinese fishing nets
- Hill Palace Museum