Tuesday, January 13, 2009

CHOTTANIKKARA TEMPLE

CHOTTANIKKARA TEMPLE



Chottanikkara Devi Temple south east of thrippoonithura 7 kilometers. chottanikkara is an important centre of hindu pilgrimage in Ernakulam district. it is a village 17 kilometers southeast of ernakulam town. the place is famous throughout India for its Bhagavathy temple which attracts multitude of worshippers from different parts of India. Navarathri is celebrated on a grand scale here and art performances are presented on all the nine days.
Special offerings are made here to eradicate evil spirits. Those who are suffering from mental disorder came in large numbers to the temple for worship and special offering. They are completely cured by the grace of the Godess of Chotanikkara. Devi is believed to have such a devine power. self born idol of devi is in Rudraksha Sila.

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