Valiya Koonambaikulam Temple, Kollam

Name: Valiya Koonambaikulam Temple
Address: Kollam, India

#25 among attractions in Kollam

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Valiya Koonambaikulam temple or Valia Koonampayikulam temple is a Hindu temple located at Koonambaikulam near Vadakkevila in Kollam district of Kerala in India. This is one of the most ancient temples in Kerala and is dedicated to Bhadrakali. The temple is under the control of Valiya Koonambaikulam Sree Bhadrakali Kshetra Trust. The trust owns an Engineering college called Valia Koonambaikulathamma College of Engineering and Technology at Parippally in Kollam district. ()

Local name: वल्य कूनम्बायिक्कुलम मन्दिरCoordinates: 8°52'55"N, 76°36'46"E

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Valiya Koonambaikulam Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Thomas Fort, Cantonment Maidan, Tangasseri, Kollam Cantonment.

0.9 miW
Forts and castles
St Thomas Fort, Kollam
23 min walk • St. Thomas Fort, a historical bastion situated in the coastal city of Kollam in India, stands as a testament to the country's rich colonial past. Built in the 16th century, this fort was named after St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who is...
0.9 miW
Park
Cantonment Maidan, Kollam
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kollam city, Cantonment Maidan, also known as the Parade Ground, is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling urban life. As a significant green space, this park is not only a lung for the city but also a hub for social...
0.9 miW
Archaeological site
Tangasseri, Kollam
23 min walk • Nestled in the city of Kollam, on the Malabar Coast of the Arabian Sea, lies Tangasseri, an area steeped in historical significance and archaeological treasures. This former trading post, encapsulated by the remnants of Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial...
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Kollam Cantonment, Kollam
25 min walk • Kollam Cantonment is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Kollam. It arose as a cantonment of the British Raj in the 17th century. It is now a thickly populated area of the city of Kollam. Some of the important business centres, shopping complexes and Government offices are located here.
~1840 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Polayathode, Kollam
9 min walk • Polayathode or Polayathodu is one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods of the city of Kollam, in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated at National Highways – NH 66. Kerala Police have identified Polayathode as one of the traffic black spots in the state.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Eravipuram, Kollam
28 min walk • Eravipuram is a Neighbourhood of the city of Kollam in Kerala, India. It is one among the 6 zones of the Kollam City Corporation. Other zones of the city of Kollam are Central Zone-I, Central Zone-II, Sakthikulangara, Kilikollur and Vadakkevila.
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Ayathil, Kollam
35 min walk • Ayathil is a neighbourhood in Vadakkevila zone of Kollam city, Kerala, India. It is the 36th ward in Kollam Municipal Corporation. It is one of the cashew processing hubs in Kollam city. Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Limited has a factory there. Kollam Bypass passes through Ayathil.
0.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Pattathanam, Kollam
11 min walk • Pattathanam is a residential area in the city of Kollam in Kerala, south west India. It is located 4 kilometres from Chinnakkada, the commercial hub of Kollam city. It is home to various educational institutions. Subrahmanya Swami Temple, where annual elephant festival is held is located here.
0.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Kollam
25 min walk • The Lal Bahadur Shastri Corporation Stadium is a stadium in Kollam. It hosts football matches and it has recently been renovated. The Sports Authority of India is having a training centre in this stadium.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Vadakkevila, Kollam
32 min walk • Vadakkevila is a village and neighbourhood of Kollam city, in Kollam district. This village is under the governance of Kollam corporation. It is one among the 6 zones of Kollam city. Vadakkevila is 10 km away from Kollam city centre and 17 km away from Paravur town.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
Fatima Mata National College, Kollam
20 min walk • Fatima Mata National College is a college in the Indian state of Kerala, named after Our Lady of Fatima, a Catholic title of Virgin Mary as seen in apparition at Fatima, Portugal in 1917. College ranked 100 in All India Ranking by National Institutional Ranking Framework during 2019.

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Which popular attractions are close to Valiya Koonambaikulam Temple?

Nearby attractions include Polayathode, Kollam (9 min walk), Pattathanam, Kollam (11 min walk), Fatima Mata National College, Kollam (20 min walk), Cantonment Maidan, Kollam (23 min walk).

How to get to Valiya Koonambaikulam Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Valiya Koonambaikulam Temple:

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Eravipuram (34 min walk)