Vaikom Siva Temple

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is located around 31 km from Kottayam in Kerala and is closely associated with the legendary Parasurama. This temple is a typical example of the Kerala style of temple architecture. More popular as the Kasi of the South, this temple is famous for its elephant pageants and traditional art performances.

Annual festival: Vaikathashtami (November/December)

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 32 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km

Where to Stay

Homestay

Lotus Lake Retreat

Chandrakantham
Near thavanakkadavu jetty, cherthala
6235-6238956355
6238956355

Approximate Distance: 2.67 KM

Homestay

Joan's Homestay

Koottiparambil
Cherumchuvadu, Vaikom
9446-122758
9446122758

Approximate Distance: 1.82 KM

Resort

Emarald Pristine Island Resort, Alappuzha

Kodamthuruth
Kuthiyathode
478-2561900 3209153
9526014441

Approximate Distance: 9.9 KM

Resort

Grand Ayur Island

Opp. Odambally Devi Temple, Poochakkal Road
Anjuthuruthu, Kollankoombu Kadavu
9562209125, 9746470117, 9746470118, 9746470119, 99

Approximate Distance: 8.3 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.751355, Longitude: 76.391659