Overview

Chottanikkara, a serene picturesque village located at the outskirts of famous town of Kochi, is renowned as an important religious destination in the central Kerala. It is an attractive hamlet in the district of Eranakulam in Kerala offering tranquility and solitude for the pilgrims. Centuries old Chottanikkara Bhagavathi temple is the prime attraction of the Chottanikkara town. Chottanikkara is the peeth of Rajarajeswari Devi, the pleasant form of Goddess Durga. Huge draws of pilgrims can be witnessed in Chottanikkara during many festival seasons including the Makam Thozhal during February - March and Navaratri festival during October - November.