Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
ചോറ്റാനിക്കര ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy (Rajarajeswari / Mahalakshmi) · Kochi, Kerala
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About the temple
One of the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams; Famous for exorcism and healing Cure for mental illnesses, removal of evil spirits (exorcism)
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 04:00 – 20:45
- Established
- 8
- Best time to visit
- Early Morning (Mookambika Presence)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy (Rajarajeswari / Mahalakshmi)Mahavishnu (seated on same pedestal)ShivaGanapathySasthaSubrahmanyaHanuman
- Deity form
- Four-armed deity (holding Chakra, Shankha, Varada, and Abhaya mudras)
- Religious tradition
- Kerala Tantric (Adi Shankara lineage)
- Sanskrit name
- छोट्टानिक्करा भगवती मंदिर
- Also known as
- Jyotiannakkara Temple, Chottanikkara Devi Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 04:00-12:00, 16:00-20:45
- Break timings
- 12:00-16:00
- Special days
- Extended during Makam Thozhal
- Festival timings
- Extended during Makam Thozhal
Aarti & rituals
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Special aarti days
- Daily Valiya Guruthi at 20:45
- Ritual schedule
- Traditional Kerala Tantric
- Pooja timings
- Nirmalya Darshan, Ethruthu Pooja, Seeveli
- Abhishek timings
- 05:00 AM & 11:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Guruthi Pooja, Bhajanam (41 days), Vedi Vazhipadu
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Kochi Royal Family / Local Chieftains
- Architect / builder
- Vishwakarma Sthahapatis
- Construction materials
- Laterite (Rudraksha Sila), Wood, Granite
- Historical events
- Installation of Keezhkavu deity by Vilwamangalam Swamiyar
- Renovations
- Major reconstructions by Cochin Devaswom
- Archaeological importance
- Statutory Protected Site
- Legends
- Legend of Kannappan and the Golden Calf
- Inscriptions
- Historical records of the Cochin Royal Family
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 8th - 17th Century
- Structure
- Melekkavu (Upper) and Keezhkavu (Lower) shrines
- Floors
- 2
- Gopuram
- Traditional Gabled Gopurams
- Mandapa
- Mandapam with detailed wood carvings
- Sculptural features
- Gajaprishtha structure for sub-shrines
- Artistic elements
- Exquisite murals and wood sculptures
- Construction technique
- Ancient joinery and laterite masonry
- Unique features
- Deity worshipped as Saraswati (Morning), Lakshmi (Noon), Durga (Night)
Festivals & events
Makam Thozhal (Feb/Mar)NavaratriThrikkarthika
- Festival calendar
- Kumbham Month (7-9 days)
- Special celebration days
- Tuesdays, Fridays, Makam Day
- Cultural events
- Brahmini Amma Paattu
- Annual events
- Annual Festival (Kumbham)
- Peak crowd season
- February - March
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early Morning (Mookambika Presence)
- Parking capacity
- 200+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Paid
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Card
- Prasadam
- Puffed rice, Guruthi (mixture), Chathussatham