Driving through bumpy roads lead to the temple, near beach. Sand and beach view, good to spend some time near beach. Huge parking area. No other facilities.

Serene.. It's not near the beach.. it's on the beach.. Can reach here via jangaar or by any mode of transportation as there is a road not a paved one. Opens at about 4:30am and you could only do the tieing the bell "മണി കെട്ടൽ" upto 11.30am at the banyan tree - പേരാൽ. ₹30 to do the ritual. temple authorities will provide a small bell to do the same.

Kattil Mekkathil Temple at Ponmana, near Chavara in Kollam District, in Kerala is located in a unique spot – where lake meets sea. The temple is on an island created by the lake and sea. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali – the Mother Goddess worshipped here is ugra murti. The devotees go round the tree seven times before they tie the bell onto it. At the seventh round, they make a wish and it will be fulfilled. The tree is covered with such bells tied by the devotees, thousands of bells tied up a huge banyan tree on the premises of a temple here at Ponmana. The Kattil Mekkathil Temple at Ponmana has the Arabian Sea on one side and the TS Canal on the other. Kattil Mekkathil Temple is located at a distance of 22 kms from Kollam city.

A very beautiful temple situated in a beach side. Lots of people comes here to fulfill their dreams. We can see lots small bells ties here. Each one representing the wishes of many.

This temple is an amazing and peaceful one. We went there on a car and we parked the car at a space given. The parking space was maintained very well. There was enough space. We should cross a river to reach the temple. To reach the other side we can rely on a jankar. The temple is stiuatef on a beach which made it so beautiful and attractive. In this temple there is a tradition it is that we can buy bells from the office counter and we should pray well to grant our wish and tie it on a tree. This tradition is followed by all the devotees who visit this temple.

Kattil Mekkathil is a Devi temple at Ponmara, Chavara in Karunagappily Taluk of Kollam, with awesome views of the Arabian Sea and TS Canal. Believers throng to the temple to pray deeply because they believe that when you pray with love and devotion, the goddess would grant their wishes.The main deity here is Bhadrakali, and the locals call her Kattil Mekkathil Amma’.It might be a little difficult to spot the temple when you travel along the national highway, but once you reach the temple you will be struck by the positive vibrations emanating from the place.You will have to take a boat or RoRo services to reach the temple because its located in an aisle.One thing that instantly catches your eye is the huge banyan tree. Called the tree of bells, the tree has thousands of bells around it, tied by devotees after they get their bells blessed by the temple priest. The devotee walks around the temple several times in total devotion and prays for favors before tying the bells.The encircling of the tree is known as pradakshinam. The tingle of the thousands of bells chiming uniformly in the chorus is nothing short of divinity-like feel; it is almost like the Goddess is singing her approval, and assuring her visitors that all will be taken care of.

Unique temple. Surrounded by lake on one side and sea on the other. Even though accessible through beach side via vehicle, best is to come by lake side. There you can get free boat service to reach the temple, one of the best experience. Must visit atleast once in life time. Tie a bell 🔔 and make a wish ❤❤❤ Feel blessed❤

The Devi Temple is located on the sea shore and is very beautiful and vibrant. There are two temples. Bhadrakali and Durga. Very cozy atmosphere. Gives coolness and serenity to the mind.

If you go there 100% you will get the result😇but not one day.Because there are lots of people visit the temple and they are very satisfied with their believe. And such a good ambience🙌. You have to travel in a small boat (jangar) and you have to walk then you will reach the temple🙂.

It’s a beautiful temple right on beach. When we went ie in Aug 2023 there was lot of construction going guess temple wall etc so could not see full glory of temple from beach side.

Good atmosphere. No rush due to pandemic. Some mining activities are taken place around the temple.

Good & unique temple in the seashore. Both ritual and panoramic. Bhakti and aesthetician combination.

Devi temple which situated in an island like place and the only way to reach their is ferry service thath is provided by the temple fir devotee as absolutely free The temple give you a positive energy The main and important thing in the temple is the bells hanging (vazhipadu) The temple and its neraby places is very neat and tidy. So, please don't carry plastic bags or throw plastic bags Thankyou :)

Good temple. We went there on car from TVM. We can reach the temple two ways from a point. Either we can go all the way on road to reach the temple or we can take jankar. I recommend to take jankar(which is free of cost). It could save approx. 15km drive. The parking space is sufficient. We worshipped and hanged bells on a tree,which is a ritual. We returned from temple on a Vallam, which was a good experience. Must visit place.

Excellent holy temple near the beach, if you use google map to reach temple, you will be able to drive till temple, otherwise one will need to use the Jangar service, people will tie the bell in the temple to fulfill their wishes

Kattil Mekkathil Devi Temple (കാട്ടിൽ മേക്കത്തിൽ ദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം) is an isle located between The Arabian Sea and The Backwaters (Kollam - Kottappuram Waterway). The temple was miraculously spared by the giant waves of Tsunami that hit the whole of southern Kerala's coastal line on 26.12.2004. Directions :- 👉 1. While coming from Ernakulam (Cochin), take right from NH66 (just before the starting of TMML (The Kerala Minerals & Metals Limited) compound wall). Proceed towards the Kattil Mekkathil Temple road (narrow but well maintained) which ends at the 'kottaram kadavu' (Kottaram Ferry). Ferry service and car parking is free of cost and is being run by the temple administration. 👉 2. There is one more road connectivity in which there is no need for availing the ferry service. One can park the vehicle in the temple compound itself. For that take a right from NH66 at Laalaji Bus Stop (after Karungappally) while coming from Ernakulam (Cochin). However I chose the 1st option.. Suggestions:- 👉 1. My visit was during the day time (around 11 am), and the temperatures were soaring. Better to visit the temple either early in the morning or late in the evening. 👉 2. There is a beach with calm and low tides. There are some refreshment area side by side which leads to the beach side.

also known as Maniketti Ambalam is a must visit place and the Goddess is Bhadrakali side by Durga Devi temple also. Offer a bell to Goddess is the main thing people do here.

The temple situated on the beach and can be accessed from chavara through a ferry service which is free or by road (a bumpy one) from karunagapally. The main deity is Bhadrakali and also there's a shrine of Durga Devi. People from far off places come here to fullfill their wishes by tieing a bell on the Banyan tree.(മണി കെട്ടൽ) by paying 30rs at the counter. Opens at 4:30am till 12noon and then in the evening at 5pm. The place is divine and nearly maintained. Has enough parking, toilet and local shops selling fancy items. U would have to face a lot of lottery sellers and others asking for money here.

It's a spritual place for all the people's ...and it's true a ritual is being here a bell is tied in a tree by making a wish it will be successful...and it's very good ambience to stay some time in the temple..so it's a good place for visiting for the all the people..it is situated near at the sea.and more rituals are found in this temple

The place that temple located is great.. A beach side temple.. U have to travel through a beach side small road, which was beautiful.. U should get there before 7:30am to feel that vibe.. Enjoy✌️

Nice place for worship Must visit beach too

Nice devotional place to visit. It’s truly amazing to see a temple which lies between a sea and a lake. There are numerous number of belief associated with this temple including the story of the temple when hit by a tsunami. The temple’s highlight is beach aside of it, Mining feilds of KMML near and also the jenkhaar

A nice temple with friendly staff. The rambling of the sea makes the ambience very soothing..

A beach side temple with great view. The road to the temple isn't good but it was a new experience. Near the temple there is a Banyan tree where people can tie small Bells into it. It's like an offering

A temple having Calm and beautiful environment also surrounded by sea and river . A must go temple

Visiting the Kattil Mekkathil Temple was a soul-nourishing experience that I will cherish forever. Whether you're a spiritual seeker or simply someone looking to find peace, this temple is an absolute must-visit. My time here was nothing short of magical, and I can't wait to return to this divine haven.

This calm and serene place is situated in a small island in between the seashore of the Arabian Sea and the backwaters. We can reach there either by the free ferry service or by the tiny boat. There is free parking space in front of the ferry. The main attraction of this temple is one banyan tree which is surrounded by thousands and thousands of tiny bells. There is a belief that if we tung the bells on the tree with a strong wish, it will be fulfilled. This is totally a serene place, rather than a tourist destination. The best time to visit is morning and evening

Good ambience and really different experience. You can feel the divinity at its peak if provided. 🙏🙏

Beautiful and Devotional place. Very peaceful, very exciting place... Sea... Lake... Beauty of nature... Everyone like this place....

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Boat service available going to the temple if you using sankaramangalam (chavara sankaramangalam junction)root. It is not showing in google map.

Good ambience calm and peaceful atmosphere crowed nice place to visit Somany shops are there for purchasing local products

Silent and good environments

Excellent place of devotion Of course one of the best Temple you should visit atleast once in your life. And surely u will visit again

Manikettu is an important offering here. Very neat and clean. Parking and ferry operated by devaswom by free of cost. Service and co-ordination is very good. And the area is too beautiful. Beach side is awesome.

The temple is accessible via road and via boat. We went there by road after visiting Vellanathuruthu beach and it is an almost dirt track from there onwards as it is a mining area of the IRE. The other option is via boat. We can take the vehicle upto a the banks of the canal that seperates the temple's location from the mainland. There is a boat to ferry passengers from there to the opposite bank where the temple is located. Overall the location of the temple is awesome. Moreover the beach nearby provides a different level of calm and peace. This is a must visit place and make sure to go there in the evening.

A famous Hindu temple located near Chavara in Kollam district, in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali worshiped here is Ugra murti. On One side of the Kattil Mekkathil temple, there is the Arabian sea and the other side is National Water Way. The temple is located at a distance of 22 km from Kollam city.

Very devotional place situated between lake and sea. Do visit and get blessings from devi for all your desires to be fulfilled.

The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts." Good vibe.. The temple is near to kattil beach and people from different district visit here.. either you can go by the boat or by 2 wheeler or car by using other roadway. Usually crowded on holidays. Parking for vehicles is available... A temple you must visit ... Maniketttuu" is special here for your wishes to be fulfilled.. 2 goddess DURGA AND BHADRA are there.. blessed for being there.

This temple is located at chavara. Exactly at the backside of chavara kmml. Sree Bhadra and Sree Durga 2 devi at two different sreekovil. This temple location is also looks like an island surrounded by water. Three sides by lake and wester part is the Arabian sea. The way to get here is by jangar through the lake also is national water way. The whole ambiance at here is very pleasant and beautiful. The pleasant way to vist here is extreme morning or at the evening times. The specialty here is tying bells on the big baniyan tree located here. Daily ponkala is one of the speciality here. Sundays are too crowded.

Most beautiful temple. We can reach kattil mekkathil temple through Road as well as a Barge/boat. It's surroundings are beautiful. The temple is near to sea. All devotees visit the temple for fulfilling their wishes by hanging bell in a tree in the temple. 🙏❤️

Very good Temple situated near the sea.This Temple has an amazing view. It is a belief that if you wish for something and tie a bell on the banyan Tree, your wish may come true.. You can reach by bus, nearest stop is Sankaramangalam.Jangar service is available that is not payable.. Over all a must visit place.

This Temple has an amazing view. Very good Temple situated near the sea. You can reach by bus, nearest stop is Sankaramangalam.Jangar service is available that is not payable.. All devotees visit the temple for fulfilling their wishes by hanging bell in a tree in the temple.🙏❤️ Over all a must visit place.

This calm and serene place is situated in a small island in between the seashore of the Arabian Sea and the backwaters. We can reach there either by the free ferry service or by the tiny boat. There is free parking space in front of the ferry. The main attraction of this temple is one banyan tree which is surrounded by thousands and thousands of tiny bells. There is a belief that if we tung the bells on the tree with a strong wish, it will be fulfilled. This is totally a serene place, rather than a tourist destination. The best time to visit is morning and evening.

Beautiful temple located near the beach. Famous for the "Mani nercha" which is a ritual of tying a bell to the big banyan tree at the temple. It's believed to fulfill your wishes. The google map shows a route which is a bit risky. The road was taken away by the sea when we took the route. Had to travel back the whole distance till karunagappally junction and then went to the boat jetty to take the boat to the temple, which cost us another 40 mins.

The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali – the Mother Goddess worshipped here is ugra murti. A very beautiful temple situated on the beachside. Lots of people come here to fulfill their dreams. We can see lots of small bell ties here.

This temple has pongala (a special offering made by cooking rice and jaggery in clay pot) every day, the goddess is draped with new sacred clothes every day, and the temple conducts 'annadana' (distribution of food) to the devotees every day… Which other temple in Kerala has all these specialities?" exclaims one of the devotees who were crossing over to the temple from Kottarakkadavu by jankar service. Most of the devotees come from southern parts of Kerala. Many people also arrive from different parts of Tamil Nadu including Kanyakumari, Thirunelveli, or Nagarcoil. These days, the fame of the temple has started to spread to other parts of India as well, drawing devotees from more distant lands. The temple is just ten meters away from the sea. Yet, the Tsunami waves left this temple and the surrounding areas alone, giving devotees another reason to rejoice and pray

Amazing

God bless us

Awesome 🙏

Nice

Good Temple close to beach

Spiritual

👍

Super place

Good worship place

(Translated by Google) Martial amme saranam (Original) Martial amme saranam

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Peaceful place

Good temple, near by public beach, backwater front, good vibes.

Nice ambiance

Piligrim place, Due to covid 19 entry is restricted upto 250 person at a time.

Very satisfying place Must visit that temple

Calm place between sea and river. Picturesque no doubt. Holidays can get real crowdy. Better visit on Wednesday. The main offering is to tie a bell.

Old and Traditional temple which is located in a small island one side Facing sea and other side with backwater. Once we reach,there is place for parking vehicle and we need to board a ferry boat for crossing the backwater. The main attraction about the temple is tying a bell to the tree. It is believed that our wish will come true once we tie the bell. Best time to visit is early morning and evening. Make sure you Carry an umbrella because its quite hot after 9 in the morning and there is not much shade.

Great spiritual place clam and quite

Divine , peaceful and calm atmosphere . Boat journey to the temple makes it a unique experience for devotees .

Transportation facility across the river is available free of cost..

Amazing place. Good atmosphere. There is seashore near the temple. That is a good view. The main belief of the temple is tie the bell in the tree near temple for full filling our desires. Large amount of people comes here daily for tie the bell. Visiting the place is a amazing experience..

Excellent

Very energetic place. You will feel the God's presence 🙏. Must visit with family.

Really good sights in between sea and lake

🙏🙏🙏

Good place

Nice calm and peaceful place. Surrounded by sea on three sides and lake on one side. Have to cross lake by ferry/jangar to visit the place. Ample free parking space. Must visit place.

Very super temple and beach.

Blessed

super

good ambiance ❤️

Well maintained temple, all covid19 norms are followed here. People around are very helpful, nice place.

Overrated gimmick

Nice temple...+ve vibes.. Seashore...

Very nice ambiance loved to be there.

Peacefull place

Nice spot has a seeshore to chill

(Translated by Google) Amme saranam, (Original) Amme saranam,

Loved it

Powerful goddess..

Devotional........

Scared place

Do not use small boat. Trust Junkar service only !