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CHOTTANIKKARA

The Chottanikkara (corruption of Jyotiannakkara) Temple is a famous temple of the Hindumother goddess Bhagawati. The temple is located near Ernakulam in the southern Indian state ofKerala and is one of the most popular temples in the state and in terms of temple architecture,this temple stands out to be an ultimate testmonial for the ancient vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) in sculpting this temple along with Sabarimala. Bhagawati is one of the most popular deities in the area, Chottanikkara Devi is worshipped at the temple, in three different forms: asSaraswati in the morning, draped in white; as Lakshmi at noon, draped in crimson; and as Durgain the evening, decked in blue. Lord Shiva is also worshiped at the temple. People suffering from mental illnesses commonly visit the temple, as Bhagawati is thought to cure her devotees. One should not miss the 'Guruthi Pooja' in the 'Keezhkkaavu' temple at Chottanikkara. This is a ritual done at late evening to invoke the goddess. Earlier 'Guruthi Pooja' was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed everyday.

'Chottanikara Makam thozhal' is the famous religious festival in the temple.

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