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Ernakulam, Kottayam & Cochin Temples Visit - Apr'17

23rd Apr'17:

After receiving blessings from Guru Mathaji (Ajayapranaji), we have reached Ernakulam & got to stay at Nichoos Inn. On this day early morning, started via car to visit various temples around, and the first temple we have got to visit was Sree Poornathrayesa temple.

Tripunithura - Sree Poornathrayeesa temple (Temple 196)
Address: Sree Poornathrayeesa temple, Kottakkakam Road, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala 682301



Sree Poornathrayesa Krishna temple
Sree Poornathrayesa temple is considered among the greatest temples in Kerala and was first among the 8 Royal temples of Erst while Kochi Kingdom.

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the name of Santhana Gopala Murthy / Poornathrayesan, who is the protector guardian of the town Tripunithura. We had a great dharshan & blessings of Lord Krishna & then visited Chottanikara Bhagavathy temple.


Chottanikara - Bhagavathy temple (Temple 197)
Address: Sri Bhagavathy Amman temple, Chottanikara, Ernakulam, Kerala 682312

Chottanikara - Bhagavathy temple
Chottanikara Bhagavathy temple is one of the most popular temple in Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Sree Mahamaya Bhagavathi, the goddess of Power.

Chottanikara Devi here is worshiped in 3 different forms - As Maha Saraswathi in the morning (draped in White), As Maha Lakshmi in Noon (draped in Crimson) & As Sree Durga in the evening (draped in Blue). There is a separate queue for ladies, glimpsed the great dharshan of Bhagavathi, offered our pranams & then visited Keezhakavu Saastha temple.

Keezhakavu - Saastha temple (Temple 198)
Address: Keezhakavu - Saastha temple, Chottanikara, Ernakulam, Kerala 682312

Keezhakavu Saastha temple is a small temple available inside the premises of Chottanikara Bhagavathy temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Ayyappan. Poojas are performed well at the temple during the time of our visit. Worshiped Lord Ayyappan & then visited Vaikom Mahadev temple.

Vaikom (Kottayam) - Mahadev temple (Temple 199)
Address: Mahadevar temple P.O, Vaikom, Kerala 686141

Vaikom - Mahadev temple

At Vaikom - Mahadev temple
Vaikom Mahadev temple is one of the most revered Shiva temple in South India. The temple along with Ettumanoor Siva temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadev temple is considered a powerful trisome.

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Mahadev represented by Lingam and the Shiv Lingam here is believed to be from 'Treta Yuga'. Offered our humble prayers to Lord Shiva, got to see Uchi Kaala pooja & then visited Ernakulathappan temple.

Ernakulam - Ernakulathappan temple (Temple 200)
Address: Ernakulam Shiva temple, Durbar Hall Rd, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala 682011


Ernakulam - Ernakulathappan temple

At Ernakulam - Ernakulathappan temple
Ernakulathappan temple is one of the major temples of Kerala, located in the heart of Ernakulam. The temple is also listed as one of the 7 Royal temples of Kochi Maharajas.

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in Gourisankara form, represented by Lingam - a self anifested Lingam. Other deities of the temple are Lord Ganesha, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ayyappa & Nagaraja. Worshiped all the deities here and then visited Ravipuram - Shri Krishna temple.

Ravipuram - Shri Krishna temple (Temple 201)
Address: Sri Krishnaswami temple, Ravipuram Rd, Ravipuram, Perumanoor, Ernakulam, Kerala 682016

Ravipuram - Shri Krishna temple
Ravipuram - Shri Krishna temple has been built on the lines of famous Guruvayoorappan temple. The temple architecture was too good. Offered our prayers to Lord Krishna & then visited Vazhiambalam - Amman temple.

Vazhiambalam - Amman temple (Temple 202)
Address: Vazhiambalam Amman temple, Ernakulam, Kerala 682016

Vazhiambalam - Amman temple
Vazhiambalam - Amman temple was a small Amman temple located at 1km distance from Ravipuram Krishna temple. Worshiped the presiding deity - Amman & then visited Ernakulam - Sri Saradha Mutt.

Ernakulam - Sri Sarada Mutt (Temple 203)
Address: Sri Sarada Mutt, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Ravipuram, Perumanoor, Kochi, Kerala 682016


Ernakulam - Sri Sarada Mutt

At Ernakulam - Sri Sarada Mutt

Most Blessed evening at Sri Saradha Mutt, Ernakulam. Offered our Humble Pranams to Holy Trios & attended Arati at 6.P.M. Got blessings from Avayaprana Mathaji & few other Mathajis.
Mathaji offered a delicious dinner, helped us to book cab to Ernakulam station, spoke to us very well & showered her unconditional Love & Blessings !!

Most Blissful day at the temples of Ernakulam, Kottayam & Cochin !!


  



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