Chottanikara Bhagavathy Temple In Kochi

Chottanikara Bhagavathy Temple

This is the most visited and highly revered Hindu temple down south. The temple is believed to be 1500 years old, where the goddess Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Amman and the Keezhu Kaavu Bhadrakali Amman are worshipped as healing goddesses. Continuous practice of worshipping the deities in this temple is believed to cure life-threatening diseases.

The temple premises houses a Pala tree pierced with thousands of nails, the reason patrons who are cured of mental illnesses drive a nail across the tree. Men are required to open their shirts before they enter the premises, while women are requested to be dressed in Indian attire to offer reverence. 

Location: Chottanikkara, Ernakulam ( 20 km from Ernakulam )

Timings: 4.00 AM to 8.45 PM every day

Entry Fees: None