Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple, Kochi

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Nestled in the heart of Kochi, the Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple is a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural beauty. This sacred Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, stands as a testament to the city's deep religious roots and cultural richness.

The Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple is renowned for its traditional Kerala-style architecture, characterized by sloping roofs, copper-clad domes, and intricate wooden carvings that adorn the structure. The temple's construction reflects the ancient principles of Vastu Shastra, harmonizing the complex with nature and the cosmic order.

Devotees from all walks of life flock to this temple, seeking the blessings of Lord Krishna. The deity here is worshipped as the 'Parthasarathi' form, the divine charioteer of Arjuna from the epic Mahabharata. The temple's ambiance is charged with devotion, with the air often filled with the fragrance of incense and the sound of temple bells.

The Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple is not just a place of worship but also a hub of cultural activities. It hosts various festivals throughout the year, with the most prominent being the annual temple festival. This event sees the temple and its surroundings come alive with vibrant processions, traditional music, and dance performances, drawing in crowds from across the region.

Open to visitors daily, the temple provides a serene retreat from the bustling city life. It offers a glimpse into the spiritual practices and rituals that have been preserved over centuries. The tranquility of the temple complex invites introspection and provides a space for meditation and prayer.

Coordinates: 10°1'60"N, 76°16'24"E

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Chittoor Temple 2 min walk
Lines Chellanam → Cheranellore • Chellanam → Chittoor • Cheranelloor → Edakochi • Cheranelloor → High Court • Cheranelloor → Kadavanthra • Cheranelloor → Mundamveli • Cheranelloor → Perumpadappu • Cheranelloor → Puthiakavu • Cheranelloor → Thevara Ferry • Cheranellore → Chellanam • Cheranellore → Fort Kochi • Cheranellore → Kumbalangi • Cheranellore → Mattancherry • Cheranellore → Panangad • Cheranellore → Thevara • Chittoor → Chellanam • Chittoor → Kochu Kadavanthara • Chittoor → Thevara Ferry • Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi • Chittoor Ferry → Kumbalam • Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry • Chittoor Ferry → Perumpadappu • Chittoor Ferry → Thevara • Chittoor Ferry → Thrippoonithura • Chittoor Temple → Chottanikara • Chittoor Temple → Chottanikkara • Chittoor Temple → Edakochi • Chittoor Temple → Fort Kochi • Chittoor Temple → Perumpadappu • Chittoor Temple → Thevara • Chittortemple → Kumbalangi • Chittortemple → Mattancherry • Chittortemple → Panangad • Chottanikara → Chittoor Temple • Chottanikkara → Chittoor Temple • Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry • Edakochi → Cheranelloor • Edakochi → Chittoor Temple • Fort Kochi → Cheranellore • Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry • Fort Kochi → Chittoor Temple • High Court → Cheranelloor • Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor • Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor • Kothad Church → Kundannoor • Kothad Ferry → Chottanikkara • Kothad Ferry → Thevara • Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry • Kumbalangi → Cheranellore • Kumbalangi → Chittoor Temple • Kundannoor → Kothad Church • Mattancherry → Cheranellore • Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry • Mattancherry → Chittortemple • Mundamveli → Cheranelloor • Panangad → Cheranellore • Panangad → Chittortemple • Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor • Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry • Perumpadappu → Chittoor Temple • Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor • Thevara → Cheranellore • Thevara → Chittoor Ferry • Thevara → Chittoor Temple • Thevara → Kothad Ferry • Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor • Thevara Ferry → Chittoor • Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry
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Hmc 6 min walk
Lines Chellanam → Cheranellore • Cheranelloor → Edakochi • Cheranelloor → High Court • Cheranelloor → Kadavanthra • Cheranelloor → Mundamveli • Cheranelloor → Perumpadappu • Cheranelloor → Puthiakavu • Cheranelloor → Thevara Ferry • Cheranellore → Chellanam • Cheranellore → Fort Kochi • Cheranellore → Kumbalangi • Cheranellore → Mattancherry • Cheranellore → Panangad • Cheranellore → Thevara • Chittoor → Kochu Kadavanthara • Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi • Chittoor Ferry → Kumbalam • Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry • Chittoor Ferry → Perumpadappu • Chittoor Ferry → Thevara • Chittoor Ferry → Thrippoonithura • Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry • Edakochi → Cheranelloor • Fort Kochi → Cheranellore • Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry • High Court → Cheranelloor • Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor • Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor • Kothad Church → Kundannoor • Kothad Ferry → Chottanikkara • Kothad Ferry → Thevara • Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry • Kumbalangi → Cheranellore • Kundannoor → Kothad Church • Mattancherry → Cheranellore • Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry • Mundamveli → Cheranelloor • Panangad → Cheranellore • Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor • Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry • Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor • Thevara → Cheranellore • Thevara → Chittoor Ferry • Thevara → Kothad Ferry • Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor • Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry
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South Chittoor Palli 6 min walk
Lines Chellanam → Cheranellore • Chellanam → Chittoor • Cheranelloor → Edakochi • Cheranelloor → High Court • Cheranelloor → Kadavanthra • Cheranelloor → Mundamveli • Cheranelloor → Perumpadappu • Cheranelloor → Puthiakavu • Cheranelloor → Thevara Ferry • Cheranellore → Chellanam • Cheranellore → Fort Kochi • Cheranellore → Kumbalangi • Cheranellore → Mattancherry • Cheranellore → Panangad • Cheranellore → Thevara • Chittoor → Chellanam • Chittoor → Kochu Kadavanthara • Chittoor → Thevara Ferry • Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi • Chittoor Ferry → Kumbalam • Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry • Chittoor Ferry → Perumpadappu • Chittoor Ferry → Thevara • Chittoor Ferry → Thrippoonithura • Chittoor Temple → Chottanikara • Chittoor Temple → Chottanikkara • Chittoor Temple → Edakochi • Chittoor Temple → Fort Kochi • Chittoor Temple → Perumpadappu • Chittoor Temple → Thevara • Chittortemple → Kumbalangi • Chittortemple → Mattancherry • Chittortemple → Panangad • Chottanikara → Chittoor Temple • Chottanikkara → Chittoor Temple • Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry • Edakochi → Cheranelloor • Edakochi → Chittoor Temple • Fort Kochi → Cheranellore • Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry • Fort Kochi → Chittoor Temple • High Court → Cheranelloor • Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor • Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor • Kothad Church → Kundannoor • Kothad Ferry → Chottanikkara • Kothad Ferry → Thevara • Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry • Kumbalangi → Cheranellore • Kumbalangi → Chittoor Temple • Kundannoor → Kothad Church • Mattancherry → Cheranellore • Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry • Mattancherry → Chittortemple • Mundamveli → Cheranelloor • Panangad → Cheranellore • Panangad → Chittortemple • Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor • Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry • Perumpadappu → Chittoor Temple • Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor • Thevara → Cheranellore • Thevara → Chittoor Ferry • Thevara → Chittoor Temple • Thevara → Kothad Ferry • Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor • Thevara Ferry → Chittoor • Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry
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Kolarikkal Kurishu Palli 8 min walk
Lines Aluva → Chittoorferry • Chittoor → Kochu Kadavanthara • Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi • Chittoor Ferry → Kumbalam • Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry • Chittoor Ferry → Perumpadappu • Chittoor Ferry → Thevara • Chittoor Ferry → Thrippoonithura • Chittoorferry → Aluva • Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry • Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor • Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry • Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry • Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry • Thevara → Chittoor Ferry • Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry

Kochi

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Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LuluMall, Oberon Mall, St. George's Forane Church, Changampuzha Park.

2.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Convention center
LuluMall, Kochi
62 min walk • Lulu Mall, a beacon of modern shopping in Kochi, India, stands as an emblem of the city's vibrant culture and economic advancement. This expansive shopping center, sprawling over a massive area, is not just a place to shop but a hub for entertainment and socializing...
3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Oberon Mall, Kochi
76 min walk • Oberon Mall stands as a modern symbol of commerce and entertainment in the bustling city of Kochi, India. This expansive shopping center, which opened its doors in 2009, has since become a pivotal retail destination for both locals and tourists alike.
2.3 miE
Church
St. George's Forane Church, Kochi
58 min walk • St. George's Forane Church is a prominent religious landmark in the vibrant city of Kochi, India. This historic church stands as a testament to the rich Christian heritage of the region and is known for its spiritual significance and architectural beauty.
2.3 miSE
Park, Vernacular architecture
Changampuzha Park, Kochi
58 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Kochi lies Changampuzha Park, an oasis of greenery and tranquility that offers a welcome respite from the urban sprawl. This well-maintained park is named after the revered Malayalam poet Changampuzha Krishna Pillai and serves as a...
2.8 miE
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Kerala Museum, Kochi
73 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kochi, the Kerala Museum is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Kerala's history and heritage. As a repository of the region's art, history, and anthropology, this museum provides a window into the past through an...
3.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Vallarpadam, Kochi
81 min walk • Vallarpadam, a serene island nestled in the bustling city of Kochi, India, has emerged as a notable blend of spiritual heritage and modern maritime significance. This tranquil locale is part of the group of islands that form the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala.
1.2 miNW
Church
St. Francis Xavier's Church, Kochi
32 min walk • St. Francis Xavier's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Pizhala, Kerala, in the Archdiocese of Verapoly.
2.8 miNE
Church
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Kochi
72 min walk • Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, popularly known as Manjummel Palli, is a parish church coming under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly. It is situated along the Eloor - Muttar Road, about 8 km from Kalamassery at Manjummel, in Ernakulam district of the south Indian state of Kerala.
2.2 miSW
Bridge
Vembanad Rail Bridge, Kochi
55 min walk • Vembanad Rail Bridge is a rail connecting Edappally and Vallarpadam in Kochi, Kerala. With a total length of 4,620 metres, it is the second longest railway bridge in India. After a period of disuse, freight service was relaunched in January 2020.
2.5 miE
10°1'32"N • 76°18'31"E
Edapally Metro Station - Kochi Metro, Kochi
63 min walk • Bridge
3 miSE
Park
Muthoot Technopolis, Kochi
78 min walk • Muthoot Technopolis is an information technology park at Kochi, India. It has a built up space of 350,000 sq ft which has been fully occupied by Cognizant, Williams Lea and Sutherland Global Services.

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How to get to Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple by public transport?

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Chittoor Temple • Lines: Chellanam → Cheranellore, Chellanam → Chittoor, Cheranelloor → Edakochi, Cheranelloor → High Court, Cheranelloor → Kadavanthra, Cheranelloor → Mundamveli, Cheranelloor → Perumpadappu, Cheranelloor → Puthiakavu, Cheranelloor → Thevara Ferry, Cheranellore → Chellanam, Cheranellore → Fort Kochi, Cheranellore → Kumbalangi, Cheranellore → Mattancherry, Cheranellore → Panangad, Cheranellore → Thevara, Chittoor → Chellanam, Chittoor → Kochu Kadavanthara, Chittoor → Thevara Ferry, Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi, Chittoor Ferry → Kumbalam, Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry, Chittoor Ferry → Perumpadappu, Chittoor Ferry → Thevara, Chittoor Ferry → Thrippoonithura, Chittoor Temple → Chottanikara, Chittoor Temple → Chottanikkara, Chittoor Temple → Edakochi, Chittoor Temple → Fort Kochi, Chittoor Temple → Perumpadappu, Chittoor Temple → Thevara, Chittortemple → Kumbalangi, Chittortemple → Mattancherry, Chittortemple → Panangad, Chottanikara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry, Edakochi → Cheranelloor, Edakochi → Chittoor Temple, Fort Kochi → Cheranellore, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Temple, High Court → Cheranelloor, Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor, Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor, Kothad Church → Kundannoor, Kothad Ferry → Chottanikkara, Kothad Ferry → Thevara, Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry, Kumbalangi → Cheranellore, Kumbalangi → Chittoor Temple, Kundannoor → Kothad Church, Mattancherry → Cheranellore, Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry, Mattancherry → Chittortemple, Mundamveli → Cheranelloor, Panangad → Cheranellore, Panangad → Chittortemple, Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Temple, Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor, Thevara → Cheranellore, Thevara → Chittoor Ferry, Thevara → Chittoor Temple, Thevara → Kothad Ferry, Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor, Thevara Ferry → Chittoor, Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry (2 min walk)
Hmc • Lines: Chellanam → Cheranellore, Cheranelloor → Edakochi, Cheranelloor → High Court, Cheranelloor → Kadavanthra, Cheranelloor → Mundamveli, Cheranelloor → Perumpadappu, Cheranelloor → Puthiakavu, Cheranelloor → Thevara Ferry, Cheranellore → Chellanam, Cheranellore → Fort Kochi, Cheranellore → Kumbalangi, Cheranellore → Mattancherry, Cheranellore → Panangad, Cheranellore → Thevara, Chittoor → Kochu Kadavanthara, Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi, Chittoor Ferry → Kumbalam, Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry, Chittoor Ferry → Perumpadappu, Chittoor Ferry → Thevara, Chittoor Ferry → Thrippoonithura, Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry, Edakochi → Cheranelloor, Fort Kochi → Cheranellore, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry, High Court → Cheranelloor, Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor, Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor, Kothad Church → Kundannoor, Kothad Ferry → Chottanikkara, Kothad Ferry → Thevara, Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry, Kumbalangi → Cheranellore, Kundannoor → Kothad Church, Mattancherry → Cheranellore, Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry, Mundamveli → Cheranelloor, Panangad → Cheranellore, Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry, Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor, Thevara → Cheranellore, Thevara → Chittoor Ferry, Thevara → Kothad Ferry, Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor, Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry (6 min walk)