Ernakulathappan Temple, Kochi

Durbar Hall Road, Ernakulam

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Ernakulathappan Temple open 03.30 am to 08.00 pm all days in week, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Ernakulathappan Temple opening and closing timing is 03:30 AM – 08:00 PM

Open Days

The Ernakulathappan Temple is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

May, June, July, August

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479 m away

Ernakulam South Metro Station

796 m away

Tripunithura Terminal Metro Station

1.4 km away

Kadavanthra Metro Station

1.6 km away

MG Road Metro Station

2.4 km away

Town Hall Metro Station

2.5 km away

How to Reach Ernakulathappan Temple

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Ernakulathappan Temple.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Cochin International Airport

23.4 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Ernakulam Junction

1.1 km away

About Ernakulathappan Temple

The Ernakulam Shiva Temple, also known as the Ernakulathappan Temple is located in the heart of Kerala India. According to local Hindu religions and traditions the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva with the presiding deity being the protector of the city.

The temple was constructed in the year 1846 under the active patronage of Dewan Sri Edakkunni Shankara Warrier and was given the status of a royal temple in the Kingdom of Kochi.The legend of the temple is deeply linked to the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Architecture of Ernakulathappan Temple

The entire temple is situated in 1.2-acres (4,900 m2) of land. The temple is built in typical Kerala temple architecture. The sanctum sanctorum is circular, with finely sculpted walls, the roof covered with copper tiles. The temple has two gates, the western gopuram is a two-storey structure typical of Kerala architecture with sloping ceilings and slanted windows.

Interesting facts about Ernakulathappan Temple

The history of the temple is closely related to the history of the city and was one of the 7 royal temples of the Kochi Maharajas. The temple is now under the administration of the Cochin Devasom Board.
This temple is one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala, which is counted along with Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple, Kaduthruthi Mahadeva Temple, Vaikom Temple, Chengannur Mahadeva Temple and Vadakkunnathan Temple.
The Cheranallur Kartha family of South Chittor was the founder of the Ernakulam Shiva temple. According to Devprasana, this temple is related to Vaishnavism. Jadavedan was the owner of Nampoothiri Ernakulam Shiva Temple and Thiruvananthapuram Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. He was a member of the Cheranallur Kartha family.
The legend of the temple is deeply linked to the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Arjuna, the third Pandava, did severe penance to please Lord Shiva.

Ernakulathappan Temple FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Durbar Hall Road, Ernakulam, Kochi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Ernakulathappan Temple: Ernakulathappan Temple open 03.30 am to 08.00 pm all days in week, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee Ernakulathappan Temple opening and closing timing is 03:30 AM – 08:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Ernakulathappan Temple during May, June, July, August months for best experience.