Temples in Kochi

Sree Poornathrayesa Temple is situated in Tripunithura, Kochi. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also known as Poornathrayeesa or Santhanagopala Murthy. The first of the eight royal temples of the former Kingdom of Cochin, the temple is known as one of the best in Kerala. Ambalam Kathi Ulsavam is an important festival celebrated at this temple. November and December are the best times to visit this temple.

The Vamana Moorthy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vamana, one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu. It is situated in the city of Kochi, Kerala. It is the starting point of the well-known Onam festival and a hub of activities. The temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams and is thought to be over two thousand years old. Vaman Jayanti is the important festival celibration of this temple. The best time to visit this temple is from October to February.

Shri Dharma Sastha temple is located in Sasthamkotta, Kerala. When Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and the Vanara army returned home after defeating Ravana long ago, they stopped at the temple of Sasthamcotta to pay respects to Lord Dharma Sastha. Thiruvonam, Navaratri and Mandala Mahotsav are important festivals of this temple. The best time to visit this temple is between February and March.

Tirumala Devaswom Temple is located in Cochin, Kerala. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. This temple, also called Gosripuram, is the biggest and most important socio-religious institution of the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins of Kerala. Ratholsavam and Maholsavam are important celebrations at this temple. September to February are the best times to visit this temple.

Ernakulam Shiva Temple is located in the center of Ernakulam, Kochi,Kerala. According to regional Hindu beliefs and customs, the city temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, who is considered the city's protector. Shivaratri is important festival celebrated at this temple. The best time to visit this temple is from October to February.

The Chottanikkara Devi Temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhagavati Lakshmi, located in Kochi, Ernakulam district, Kerala. This place honors the Divine Mother, also known as Rajarajeswari (Adiparasakthi), in three different forms: Saraswathy in the morning, Lakshmi at lunch, and Durga in the evening. Because there is a Mahavishnu idol in the same place, the deity is also known by the names Ammenarayana, Devinarayana, Lakshminarayana and Bhadrenarayana. Makam Thozhal and Navarathri are important festivals at this temple. The best time to visit this temple is between October and March.