Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam

At the heart of quiet and picturesque Kottayam, lies the 500 year old Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, built by the erstwhile Thekkumkoor Maharajah. Its vibrant and colourful murals are among the finest in the State, with the layout of the Temple epitomising the Kerala School of Architecture. No visit is complete without seeing its special Koothambalam, the special building in the Temple premises used for cultural purposes, said to be right up there among the best in all of God’s Own Country.

Temple Timings: 04:00 - 11:00 hrs.& 17:00 - 20:00 hrs.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 2 km away

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 64 km away

Where to Stay

Resort

Ashirwad Heritage Resorts

Ward No.2
Chakrampady
481-2527100
8943334605

Approximate Distance: 9.74 KM

Ayurveda Centre

Ayurmana

Kumarakom Lake Resort
481-2524900 2524501, 2524987

Approximate Distance: 9.91 KM

Hotel

Orchid Residency

481-2563141 2564141, 2565141
9446071141

Approximate Distance: 0.32 KM

Grihastali

Kodianthara Heritage Home

Behind St. John Knanaya Church
481-2524314
9495333849, 9497663128

Approximate Distance: 9.09 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.590933, Longitude: 76.518935