Eranakulathappan Siva Temple, located in the heart of Ernakulam, is a truly divine and historic place of worship. The temple's architecture is awe-inspiring, and the spiritual atmosphere is palpable. Devotees and tourists alike can appreciate the intricate craftsmanship and the sense of serenity within the temple premises. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in Kerala's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Beautiful shiva temple, very calm and one can feel very positive ane high energy in and around temple. Ernakulam Junction (South) Railway Station, Ernakulam Shiva Temple is one of the ancient Temples in Central Kerala. It is located close to the shores of Vembanad Lake Backwaters. Lord Shiva also known as Ernakulathappan is the presiding deity of this temple. It was built during the Maharaja rule. The deity faces westward and enjoys the beauty of the sea. The annual festival usually falls during January or February and is spread over 8 days. For darshan, Gents are not allowed to wear anything above waist line The uthsavom starts with Kodiyettam on the first day evening. On the seventh day there is Pakalpooram, when the deity is being taken out in procession with caparisoned elephants with Panchavadyam and finally terminating at Durbar Hall Ground after the famous Pandimelam and colorful fire works. On the final day around evening the deity is taken for the Arattu (holy bath) in the nearby temple tank. After that starts the Arattu procession with the accompaniment of Panchavadyam.

Ernakulam Shiva Temple also known an Ernakulathapan Temple , Ernakulam South is located in the heart of Kochi. It's so peace and quiet. The kind of warmthness you get at by being there is so good. Must visit during the Festival time , you will definitely love it..

Ernakulam Shiva Temple, also known as Ernakulathappan Temple is one of the major temples of Kerala, located in heart of Ernakulam,[1] 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 (4,000 m2) land.

Located in the heart of Ernakulum city in Kerala, Ernakulam Shiva Temple is one of the rare Shiva Temples where God faces sea towards west. Very popular as Ernakulathappan, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built during the Maharaja rule, the temple is located in the Durbar Hall Ground. The history of the shrine is linked with the history of the city. As per the legend, it was one of the 7 royal temples of Kochi Maharajas but now it is controlled by administration of Cochin Devasom Board. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples in Kerala dedicated by Lord Parasurama.

Visiting the Ernakulam Shiva temple is a calming and peaceful experience every time I go there. The deity in the main temple is Lord Shiva and Parvati, there are prdishta of lord Ayyapa and Nagaraja. There are two other temples in the compound of Lord Hanuman and Lord Muruga.

Beautiful Temple of Shiva. There is Hanuman Temple near. Once has to remove shirt or inner vest before entering the main temple (Dome).

Ernakulam Shiva Temple, also known as Ernakulathappan Temple is one of the major temples of Kerala, located near to Darbar Hall Kochi. It is one of the beautiful temple in Cochin.

Known for its historical significance and architectural beauty, it's dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple's intricate carvings, vibrant festivals, and serene ambiance make it a must-visit for spiritual seekers and tourists alike. The temple's sanctity and cultural importance draw devotees from various parts of the country.

Lord siva in his "Roudra" mood. This temple is one of the best in Kerala. The rituals, especially the daily 1001 pot Dhara is a must attend event. During festival time this place do not have space for even a pin. This place is very calm once pooja timings are over. The efforts of Organisers during festivities are commebdable.

A very calm and peaceful temple.... There is not much rush if you visit early in the evening..

Ernakulam Shiva Temple – A temple you must visit Kochi. Probably this only one of the worth place to see in Kochi. Visit the temple at the night , it’s amazing to see the temple with all Diyas lightened

Ernakulam town Shiva Temple also known as Ernakulathappan is one of the major temple in Kerala. This is for Deity Lord shiva bhakt. The auspicious and spiritual environment become more spiritual when u see thousands of lamps get ignited by devotees all round the temple. Must to visit place

Most famous Lord shiva temple. Magnificent sculpture. Entry with dress code.

Divine vibes 🙏🏻 Temple is very well maintained. Please Protect Temples and plan temples also in your travel itinerary.

One of the best place to calm your mind.

A very old and traditional siva temple. Very very beautiful. Old traditional Kerala architectural design. Calm and serene atmosphere. There is a Hanuman temple nearby. Main deity is siva who is in the name of ernakulathappan. In the evening all the lights are glowing which is very lovely to watch.

Ernakulam Mahadeva Temple is one of the most famous temples of Ernakulam in Kerala. It is a major temple that people have high regards for. It is also called as the Ernakulathappan Temple. This means Lord of Ernakulum. The temple is located within Durbar Hall ground in the port city of Cochin. The devotees believe that Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the temple, is protector of the city. Here, the statue of Lord Shiva in sanctum sanctorum is worshipped in Gauri Shankar form. Swayambhoo is the name given to the lingam that is in the main sanctum. There is a small shrine of Kirthamoorthy on the north side and a shrine of Lord Ganesha on the south side of the temple. Just behind the main sanctum is placed an idol of Goddess Parvati. As per the religious belief, the blessings of Lord Ayappa and Lord Nagaraja are showered upon the devotees visiting it. Ernakulam Shiva Temple was one of the seven temples of the royal Kochi Maharajas. As per legend, the antiquity of Ernakulam Shiva Temple dates back to times of Pandavas & Kauravas and gets associated with the epic Mahabharata. It finds mention in Sangam literature. In fact, history of the temple has a deep connection with history of the city. Ernakulam Shiva Temple is also believed to be one of the major temples belonging to Chera dynasty. The recorded history of the temple dates back to 16th century when the Dutch conquered Kochi and acquired Fort Kochi. At that time, the Kochi rulers had to move their capital to Ernakulum. They built a beautiful palace that overlooked pond of the temple. They considered and declared Ernakulam Shiva Temple as protector of the city. The temple was built in 1846 AD under active patronage of Diwan Sri Edakkunni Sankara Warrior.

The temple is very clean and neat, We went during navratri

If you are a non mallu, the priest will ask you about your zodiac sign for performing the aarti so keep in mind.

This temple is a prominent one in Kerala, situated at the heart of Ernakulam. Lord Shiva resides in a self-manifested lingam on the west side, while Goddess Parvati is situated at the rear. This place is brimming with divine energy, providing tranquility to the mind. The main festival celebrated at this temple is Maha Shivaratri. The temple tends to be bustling with crowds during all the prayer timings.Highly recommended temple to visit.

Amazingly beautiful, calm and peaceful temple. I went in the afternoon at 4.15 pm and there was no crowd. Had an amazing darshan and meditated for few minutes. Blissful!

Jai Shiv Bhole. Beautiful shiva temple. If you are in kochi, must visit.

That's truly remarkable! It's not uncommon for temples located in bustling city centers to offer a serene and peaceful atmosphere despite their surroundings. These places of worship often serve as sanctuaries, providing a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

This is a very wonderful temple, very nice to visit early in the morning, a peaceful place, you can see Dipotsava at night.🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ernakulam Shiva Temple, njangal Ernakulamkaarude swantham Ernakulathappan (Lord of Ernakulam). It is one of the main temples in Ernakulam district. It's a very famous temple. The deity here is very powerful. Earlier Ernakulam Shiva Temple belonged to Kochi King (Kochi Raajavu). Now it runs under the administration of Cochin Devaswom Board. Here main deity is Lord Shiva (Shiva Bhagwaan). There are another two temples adjacent to Ernakulam Shiva Temple: A temple of Lord Murugan and a temple of Lord Hanuman. Whoever visits and prays at Ernakulam Shiva Temple should also go to the Lord Murugan's Temple and Lord Hanuman's Temple.

There is no individual ego. There is only one supreme consciousness that writes and reads through different bodies. These bodies have different names, and they mistakenly believe they are separate from the supreme consciousness. Out of ignorance, these individual egos worship stones. Oh Lord Shiva, the supreme consciousness, make this ego disappear.

Such a peaceful place to visit. The Diety here, Lord Shiva is one of the most powerful god's to get ur wishes fulfilled. One could spend hours here in this temple since it's serene.

Divine.... A must visit and pray temple if in Ernakulam.... Blessed on a Pradosham day and at Pradosham time.....

Erattupetta Ayyppan at Ernakulthappan Temple during Festival 2021

Gives the feel of ancient architecture

Typical South Indian type... It has both shiva & murugan temple inside it. The most attractive feature of this temple was elephant 🐘 involvement in worship and cultural programme also (I visited two times, both on maha shivratri). It has a temple where you can't enter it wearing LUNGI, VEST 🎽 & SHIRT 👚. Basically, men have to take off their upper clothes (can carry) before entering.... But, I am wondering what will they do if a girl wearing a shirt👔 tries to enter the temple? What will they save? Culture or tradition?

Peaceful atmosphere... For workship... Visit early in the morning

This is an old temple which has a lot of things to learn about out Kerala tradition and heritage this will be a great opportunity for all the travelers to have a nice experience

Nice ambiance and must visit place.... Only the problem is regarding parking fecilty. The staffs who collect parking fee are not up to the level

Good and neat temple. Great ambience.

Om Nama Shivaya..we have Shiva the ancient temple, next compound we have Lord Murugan and Opposite we have Ragavendra Swamy mutt and Hanuman Mandir..

Sanctum Sanctorum a serene place to watch n exterior coverage feel us in a oasis amidst conjucted city build edifices.

The Father of Ernakulam. Om Namah Shivay. Don't forget to visit the other temples - Lord Hanuman Temple and Another Temple of Various Gods.

🖤 When mind turns stagnent in the midst of strom, definitely you can find the reverberation of peace here.

🥰 MORNING NIRMALYAM TIME IS THE BEST TIME FOR VISIT THIS TEMPLE. FEELING THE LOVE AND CARE OF A FATHER HERE,

A nice and awesome place to spend your weekend evenings. Its so silent that you will not know when time flies sitting over there.

One of the oldest and famous temples in Ernakulam. Good ulsavam of 7 days duration. The temple also has a Kshetra vadya kala center where you can learn to play various instruments. There is a hall for conducting marriages at a low budget. Also an important center for Shabarimala pilgrims.

Very famous Ernakulam Temple & rich Holy spirit and wealth to devoties

Ernakulam Shiva temple also known as rishinaagakulathappan is one biggest temple located in the centre of the city where lord Shiva giving blessings to all his devotees and the 8 day long temple festival is one of the biggest festivals where lot of temple related festivities like panchari melam panchavaadyam thayambaka ottanthullal karnaticmusic of various great artists best elephants across Kerala are some of the greatness of this temple