Chottanikkara Temple

Chottanikkara Temple
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Chottanikkara Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictErnakulam
DeityChottanikkara (Chottanikkara Amma) with Narayana
FestivalsMakam Thozhal, Navarathri
Location
LocationChottanikkara
StateKerala
Country India
Chottanikkara Temple is located in Kerala
Chottanikkara Temple
Bhagavathy Temple, Chottanikkara, Ernakulam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°55′59.4″N 76°23′29.1″E / 9.933167°N 76.391417°E / 9.933167; 76.391417
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation52.47 m (172 ft)
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Closeup of Vishnu, seated in the lotus position on a lotus. From depiction of the poet Jayadeva bowing to Vishnu, Gouache on paper Pahari, The very picture of devotion, bare-bodied, head bowed, legs crossed and hands folded, Jayadeva stands at left, with the implements of worship placed before the lotus-seat of Vishnu who sits there, blessing the poet.
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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. The temple is also known for conducting exorcism.[3]

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. 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. 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.

  1. ^ "Devotee offers Rs.500 crore donation to Kerala's Chottanikkara temple". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Removing Evil Spirits at Chottanikkara Temple In Kerala". Indus Scrolls. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  3. ^ "At Kerala's Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple, devotees pray to be rid of their 'demons'". Firstpost. Retrieved 29 July 2017.