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If you are looking for a recommended shortlist, visit the 3 temples : Bhagavathy Temple in Chottanikkara, Ernakulathappan Temple in Ernakulam city and Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple located in Tripunithura.

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

A very popular pilgrimage center in Kerala. This temple's origin dates back to the 10th century CE.

The deity worshiped in this temple is known as Rajarajeswari (Devi) and is worshipped in three forms - Goddess Saraswati in the morning, Goddess Lakshmi at noon and Goddess Durga in the evening.

The temple has two places of worship. The moola devasthanam, the original temple is a short trek from the main temple.

The Makam Thozhal is one of the most important festivals of Chottanikkara temple. It is celebrated on Makam asterism in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February-March).

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is a popular must visit temple in the itinerary of Sabarimala pilgrims.

Location: Chottanikkara is on the way to Kottayam from Ernakulam.Chottanikkara 15km from the Ernakulam Junction railway station. City buses operate every 10 minutes to Chottanikkara.

Ernakulathappan Temple

Ernakulam Shiva Temple, popularly called Ernakulathappan Temple is one of the major temples of Kerala. This temple is located in heart of Ernakulam city.
The presiding deity - Lord Shiva - is considered as the protector of the city, as per local Hindu faiths and traditions. So the deity is reverently called Ernakulathappan, means Lord of Ernakulam.
Add this temple to your must visit list, if are in a tour to Kochi city.
Location: Near Durbar Hall ground. Get down at TDM Bus stop. Temple is 1.5km from Ernakulam Junction railway station.

Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple

Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple located in Tripunithura. This is a Vishnu temple and is considered one of the oldest Vishnu temples in Kerala. The temple is known for its rich history and traditional architecture, and is a popular place of worship for devotees.

The temple also houses a collection of ancient bronze sculptures and other artifacts. It a popular destination for tourists and cultural enthusiasts.

Club the visit with Chottanikkara temple, both temples are on the same side if Kochi city.

Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Vamana, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala. Thrikkakara Temple attracts pilgrims mainly because of the mythical association with the harvest festival of Kerala, Onam.

The temple is famous for the annual Onam festival, which is celebrated with great fervor and is attended by thousands of devotees from all over the world.

The temple has engravings on the walls of its sanctum, depict traditional Onam celebrations dating back to nearly 2500 years.

Take any city bus via Thrikkakara or Pookattupady. The bus stop is next to the temple entrance. Thrikkakara is 2km from the NH544.

Other important temples in and around Ernakulam

Aluva Manappuram, Aluva
Chelamattom Sreekrishna Swamy Temple
Puthen Bungalow Temple
Chengamanad Mahadeva Temple, Aluva
Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva Temple
Iringole Bhagavathy Temple, Perumbavoor
Uliyannoor Sree Mahadeva Temple

What are the must visit temples in Kochi?

Bhagavathy Temple in Chottanikkara.
Ernakulathappan Temple in Ernakulam city.
Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple in Tripunithura.
Vamanamoorthy Temple in Thrikkakara.

Where is Chottanikkara ?
Chottanikkara is in Ernakulam district, off the NH85.
How to reach Chottanikkara ?
City buses operate between Chottanikkara & Ernakulam in every 10-15 minutes.
Which goddess is worshiped in Chottanikkara Temple?
Goddess Bhagwati, a form of Mahalakshmi.

What is the dress code for visiting Temples in Ernakulam?
Advisable to wear dhoti or full pants.

Men has to remove vest/shirt while entering vicinity area of sanctum sanctorum.

Woman can wear sari/churidar/any traditional clothes.

Casual wears like bermuda/shorts/lungi etc are not permitted.