About Ernakulam Shiva Temple:
Ernakulam Shiva Temple, also known as Ernakulathappan Temple is one of the major temples of Kerala, located in heart of Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala, India.
The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is considered as the city temple, with the presiding deity as the protector of the city, as per local Hindu faiths and traditions. As per the common practice in Kerala, the deity is reverently called Ernakulathappan, which means Lord of Ernakulam. The temple is located within the Durbar Hall Ground. The temple history itself has deep association with history of the city and was one of the 7 royal temples of Kochi Maharajas.
The temple is now under administration of Cochin Devaswam Board. The temple in its current form was built under active patronage of Diwan Sri Edakkunni Sankara Warrier in year 1846 and raised it level of a Royal temple in the Kochi Kingdom. The temple is built on 1-acre land. The temple is one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala counted along with the Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple, Kaduthruthy Mahadeva Temple, Vaikom Temple, Chengannur Mahadeva Temple and Vadakkunathan temple.
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Activity:
A place of worship and Ancient placeBest Time to Visit: December, January, Winter, February, March, Spring, April, May, June, July, Summer, August, September, Autumn, October, November, Monsoon
Location: Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
How to Reach There:
Airport: Cochin International Airport
The nearest Airport Cochin International Airport . We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Cochin International Airport to Ernakulam Shiva Temple is 35.3kms
Railway Station: Ernakulam Junction railway station
The nearest Railway station Ernakulam Junction railway station . We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Ernakulam Junction railway station to Ernakulam Shiva Temple is 1.1kms
Bus Stand: Ernakulam Ksrtc bus stand
The nearest Bus Stand Ernakulam Ksrtc bus stand We need to take an private vehicle the distance between Ernakulam Ksrtc bus stand to Ernakulam Shiva Temple is 2.1kms