Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Kochi
Facts and practical information
The Ernakulam Shiva Temple, situated in the bustling city of Kochi, India, is a serene sanctuary that embodies the spiritual heart of the region. This ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is revered as one of the most significant religious sites in the state of Kerala. The temple's origins are steeped in history and tradition, with its establishment dating back to centuries ago, making it a place of immense cultural importance.
Nestled within the city's modern landscape, the Ernakulam Shiva Temple offers a tranquil retreat for devotees and visitors alike. The temple architecture is characteristic of traditional Kerala style, with intricate wood carvings and a tiered, copper-clad roof that gleams under the tropical sun. The temple complex also includes a large pond, which is considered holy and is used for ceremonial purposes.
One of the most distinctive features of this temple is the deity itself. Unlike most Shiva temples where the deity is a 'Lingam', here, the presiding deity is worshipped in the form of a 'Shiva Lingam' which is believed to be 'Swayambhoo' or self-manifested, further adding to the temple's divine aura.
The Ernakulam Shiva Temple is also known for its vibrant festivals. The most notable among them is the annual Shivaratri festival, which attracts thousands of pilgrims from across the country. During this auspicious event, the temple comes alive with elaborate rituals, traditional music, and cultural performances that continue through the night, culminating in a grand procession.
Devotees believe that prayers offered at this sacred temple bring prosperity and peace, and the temple's spiritual ambiance is palpable. The temple also serves as a center for learning and promotes the study of ancient scriptures and Vedic astrology.
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Metro
- Calculate routeGandhi Square 4 min walk
- Calculate routeSubash Park 4 min walk
- Calculate routeHospital Junction 6 min walk
- Calculate routeMaharajas Hostel 7 min walk
- Calculate routeMaharaja's College 9 min walk
- Calculate routeErnakulam South 12 min walk
- Calculate routeM. G. Road 26 min walk
- Calculate routeKadavanthra 28 min walk
- Calculate routeErnakulam Junction 15 min walk
- Calculate routeCochin Harbour Terminus 31 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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- Gandhi Square • Lines: Chellanam → Aluva, Chellanam → Cheranellore, Chellanam → Chittoor, Chellanam → High Court, Chellanam → Kaloor, Chellanam → Methanam, Chellanam → Palarivattom, Chottanikara → Aluva, Chottanikara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Elamakkara, Chottanikkara → Kaloor, Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry, Chottanikkara → Puthukkalavattom, Edakochi → Aluva, Edakochi → Cheranelloor, Edakochi → Chittoor Temple, Edakochi → Kakkanad, Edakochi → Thuthiyoor, Ernakulam Boat Jetty → Ponekkara, Ernakulam Jetty → Eloor, Ernakulam South → Aluva, Ernakulam South → Kakkanad, Eroor → Eroor, Fort Kochi → Aluva, Fort Kochi → Cheranellore, Fort Kochi → Chittethukara, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Temple, Fort Kochi → Edachira, Fort Kochi → Eloor, Fort Kochi → Kakkanad, Fort Kochi → Medical college, Fort Kochi → Methanam, Fort Kochi → Palarivattom, Fort Kochi → Ponekkara, Fort Kochi → Pukkattupady, Fort Kochi → Puthukkalavattom, Fort Kochi → Thuthiyoor, Gandhinagar → Eloor ferry, Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor, Kadavanthra → Eloor, Kadavanthra → Kadavanthra, Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor, Konthuruthy → Aluva, Konthuruthy → Kakkanad, Kozhivettumveli → Kozhivettumvel, Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry, Kumbalam → Eloor, Kumbalangi → Aluva, Kumbalangi → Cheranellore, Kumbalangi → Chittethukara, Kumbalangi → Chittoor Temple, Kumbalangi → Kakkanad, Kumbalangi → Kaloor, Kumbalangi → Ponekkara, Kundannoor → Kothad Church, Mattancherry → Aluva, Mattancherry → Cheranellore, Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry, Mattancherry → Chittortemple, Mattancherry → Eloor, Mattancherry → Kakkanad, Mattancherry → Ponekkara, Mundamveli → Cheranelloor, Palluruthy → Aluva, Pambayimoola → Thuthiyoor, Panangad → Aluva, Panangad → Cheranellore, Panangad → Chittortemple, Panangad → Kakkanad, Panangad → Kaloor, Perumpadappu → Aluva, Perumpadappu → Amritha Hospital, Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Temple, Perumpadappu → Kakkanad, Perumpadappu → Kaloor, Poothotta → Eloor, Poothotta → High Court, Poothotta → High court, Poothotta → Puthukkalavattom, Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor, Thevara → Aluva, Thevara → Cheranellore, Thevara → Chittethukara, Thevara → Chittoor Ferry, Thevara → Chittoor Temple, Thevara → Kakkanad, Thevara → Kothad Ferry, Thevara → Ponekkara, Thevara → Puthukkalavattom, Thevara → Thuthiyoor, Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor, Thevara Ferry → Chittoor, Thevara Ferry → Elamakkara, Thevara ferry → Eloor Dippo, Thevara Ferry → Kakkanad, Thevara Ferry → Kakkanad CEPZ, Thevara Ferry → Ponekkara, Thoppumpady → Aluva, Thrippoonithura → Cheranellore, Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry, Thrippoonithura → High Court, Thrippoonithura → Kaloor, Thrippoonithura → Medical colleg, Vyttila Mobility Hub → Vyttila M, Wellington Island → Aluva, Wellington Island → Eloor, Wellington Island → Kakkanad (4 min walk)
- Subash Park • Lines: Chellanam → Aluva, Chellanam → Cheranellore, Chellanam → Chittoor, Chellanam → High Court, Chellanam → Kaloor, Chellanam → Methanam, Chellanam → Palarivattom, Chottanikara → Aluva, Chottanikara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Elamakkara, Chottanikkara → Kaloor, Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry, Chottanikkara → Puthukkalavattom, Edakochi → Aluva, Edakochi → Cheranelloor, Edakochi → Chittoor Temple, Edakochi → Kakkanad, Edakochi → Thuthiyoor, Ernakulam Boat Jetty → Ponekkara, Ernakulam Jetty → Eloor, Ernakulam South → Aluva, Ernakulam South → Kakkanad, Eroor → Eroor, Fort Kochi → Aluva, Fort Kochi → Cheranellore, Fort Kochi → Chittethukara, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Temple, Fort Kochi → Edachira, Fort Kochi → Eloor, Fort Kochi → Kakkanad, Fort Kochi → Medical college, Fort Kochi → Methanam, Fort Kochi → Palarivattom, Fort Kochi → Ponekkara, Fort Kochi → Pukkattupady, Fort Kochi → Puthukkalavattom, Fort Kochi → Thuthiyoor, Gandhinagar → Eloor ferry, Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor, Kadavanthra → Eloor, Kadavanthra → Kadavanthra, Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor, Konthuruthy → Aluva, Konthuruthy → Kakkanad, Kozhivettumveli → Kozhivettumvel, Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry, Kumbalam → Eloor, Kumbalangi → Aluva, Kumbalangi → Cheranellore, Kumbalangi → Chittethukara, Kumbalangi → Chittoor Temple, Kumbalangi → Kakkanad, Kumbalangi → Kaloor, Kumbalangi → Ponekkara, Kundannoor → Kothad Church, Mattancherry → Aluva, Mattancherry → Cheranellore, Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry, Mattancherry → Chittortemple, Mattancherry → Eloor, Mattancherry → Kakkanad, Mattancherry → Ponekkara, Mundamveli → Cheranelloor, Palluruthy → Aluva, Pambayimoola → Thuthiyoor, Panangad → Aluva, Panangad → Cheranellore, Panangad → Chittortemple, Panangad → Kakkanad, Panangad → Kaloor, Perumpadappu → Aluva, Perumpadappu → Amritha Hospital, Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Temple, Perumpadappu → Kakkanad, Perumpadappu → Kaloor, Poothotta → Eloor, Poothotta → High Court, Poothotta → High court, Poothotta → Puthukkalavattom, Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor, Thevara → Aluva, Thevara → Cheranellore, Thevara → Chittethukara, Thevara → Chittoor Ferry, Thevara → Chittoor Temple, Thevara → Kakkanad, Thevara → Kothad Ferry, Thevara → Ponekkara, Thevara → Puthukkalavattom, Thevara → Thuthiyoor, Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor, Thevara Ferry → Chittoor, Thevara Ferry → Elamakkara, Thevara ferry → Eloor Dippo, Thevara Ferry → Kakkanad, Thevara Ferry → Kakkanad CEPZ, Thevara Ferry → Ponekkara, Thoppumpady → Aluva, Thrippoonithura → Cheranellore, Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry, Thrippoonithura → High Court, Thrippoonithura → Kaloor, Thrippoonithura → Medical colleg, Vyttila Mobility Hub → Vyttila M, Wellington Island → Aluva, Wellington Island → Eloor, Wellington Island → Kakkanad (4 min walk)
Metro
- Maharaja's College • Lines: I (9 min walk)
- Ernakulam South • Lines: I (12 min walk)
Train
- Ernakulam Junction (15 min walk)
- Cochin Harbour Terminus (31 min walk)
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