Kaladi in Ernakulam

Kaladi in Ernakulam district is the birth place of the great humanitarian and philosopher, Adi Sankaracharya. The place is blessed with many important temples, including shrines dedicated to Sri Sankara, Sarada Devi, Sri Krishna and Sri Ramakrishna. Festival celebrations here are solemn events that attract believers in large numbers.

It is believed that the Sankaracharya was caught by a crocodile that refused to leave him until his mother let him accept Sanyas (renunciation). This location is called Crocodile Ghat and it attracts numerous visitors.

Timings of Sri Sringeri Shankara Math

05:00 am – 01:00 pm, 04:00 – 08:00pm

Contact

Sri Sringeri Shankara Math,
Kalady, Ernakulam District – 683574.
Ph: +91 484 2462350

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Angamali, about 10 km | Aluva, about 15 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 10 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

Lotus 8 A'part Hotel

Opp. Cochin International Airport
Vapalassery P.O.
484-2610410 3231553 / 54

Approximate Distance: 5.67 KM

Hotel

Blue Bell Airport Hotel

9/541F, Nedumbassery
Near Cochin International Airport
484-2611139 2611129
9446347000

Approximate Distance: 5.93 KM

Hotel

Hotel Elite Palazzo

KSR Alanakr Hotels & Resorts (P) Ltd.
Bank Junction, NH47
484-2452191 2452291, 2458818
9995377700

Approximate Distance: 6.39 KM

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Grand Regency

Muncipal Junction
484-2458301 2458302

Approximate Distance: 6.6 KM

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Location

Latitude: 10.167953, Longitude: 76.440368