Chottanikkara Temple

Chottanikkara Temple
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Chottanikkara Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictErnakulam
DeityChottanikkara (Chottanikkara Amma) with Narayana
FestivalsMakam Thozhal, Navarathri
Location
LocationChottanikkara
StateKerala
Country India
Bhagavathy Temple, Chottanikkara, Ernakulam, Kerala
Geographic coordinates9°55′59.4″N 76°23′29.1″E / 9.933167°N 76.391417°E / 9.933167; 76.391417
Specifications
Temple(s)Two
Elevation52.47 m (172 ft)

The Chottanikkara (correction of Jyotiannakkara) Devi Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu mother goddess Bhagavati Lakshmi. She is believed to be residing in Chottanikkara (Mahalakshmi) along with her Husband Maha Vishnu. The main deity is also considered as Lakshmi Narayana according to the temple legend. The temple is Classified one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition. The temple is located at Chottanikkara, a southern suburb of the city of Kochi in Ernakulam district, in the state of Kerala, India and is one of the most popular temples in the state.

The temple is known for conducting exorcisms.