Sri Katkaraiyappan Temple, Thirukakkarai

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Sri Katkaraiyappan Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in Thirukakkarai in Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is one of the 108 divya desam and the Lord Vishnu here was worshipped here by Nammalwar.

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★★★★★

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 5.00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

The temple is famous for its Onam festival which is celebrated in all splendour here.

According to legend, King Mahabali here has its palace here.

How long does it take to complete the visit ?

It will take atleast 25 minutes.

Is it a must visit temple ?

Yes. It is one of the 108 divya desams and Lord Vishnu here was worshipped by Nammalwar.

How to reach here ?

The temple is around 20 kilometers from Ernakulam and is on Ernakulam-Shoranur route. The nearest railway station is Ernakulam and the airport is Kochi.

What are the temple timings ?

The temple is open from morning 5.00 AM to 11.00 AM and from evening 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM

How to contact this temple ?

0-99952 16368 /97475 36161

108 Divya Desam

This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam- abode of Vishnu on earth. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.

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