| Chottanikkara Temple | |
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Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple | |
 Chottanikkara Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Deity | Chottanikkara (Chottanikkara Amma) with Narayana |
| Festivals | Makam Thozhal, Navarathri |
| Location | |
| Location | Chottanikkara |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 9°55′59.4″N 76°23′29.1″E / 9.933167°N 76.391417°E |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 52.47 m (172 ft) |
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The Chottanikkara (correction of Jyotiannakkara) Devi Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu mother goddess Bhagavati Lakshmi.[1] She is believed to be residing in Chottanikkara (Mahalakshmi) along with her Husband Maha Vishnu. The main deity is also considered as Lakshmi Narayana according to the temple legend.[2] The temple is Classified one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition. The temple is located at Chottanikkara, a southern suburb of the city of Kochi in Ernakulam district, in the state of Kerala, India and is one of the most popular temples in the state.
Sree Mahamaya Bhagavati is one of the most popular deities in Kerala and the supreme mother goddess in Hinduism. Chottanikkara Devi (Melekavu Bhagavathi) is worshipped at the temple, in three different forms: as Mahasaraswati in the morning, draped in white; Mahalakshmi in noon, draped in crimson; and as Mahakali in the evening, decked in blue. Devotees chant "Amme Narayana, Devi Narayana, Lakshmi Narayana, Bhadre Narayana" in this temple. Goddess 'Keezhkkaavu bhagavathi' is believed to be Bhadrakali, in her fierce form or Ugra form.
In terms of temple architecture, the Chottanikkara temple stands out to be an ultimate testimonial to the ancient transl. hi – transl. vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) along with Sabarimala temple.
The temple is also known for conducting exorcism.[3]People suffering from mental illnesses and commonly visit the temple, as Chottanikkara Devi is said to cure her devotees. Guruthi pooja is a ritual done in the late evening to invoke the goddess Mahakali. Earlier 'Guruthi Pooja' was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed every day.
- ^ "Devotee offers Rs.500 crore donation to Kerala's Chottanikkara temple". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- ^ "Removing Evil Spirits at Chottanikkara Temple In Kerala". Indus Scrolls. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "At Kerala's Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple, devotees pray to be rid of their 'demons'". Firstpost. Retrieved 29 July 2017.