SRR-TVC Venad Express curves Chottanikara road
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Channel: Roji Railways · 2014 · Travel & Events
Location:Chottanikara road railway station (old Kureekad station),13KM away from Ernakulam Jn towards Kottayam route,Kerala. Time:10th April 2014 17:34 WAP4 hauled 16301 Shoranur-Trivandrum Venad Express curves and accelerates towards Chottanikara road station. Chottanikkara is a panchayat situated in Ernakulam District and is also a part of urban agglomeration of City of Cochin.The famous Chottanikkara temple is situated in this town. The Chottanikkara Temple is a famous temple of the Hindu mother goddess Bhagawati. It 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: as Saraswati in the morning, draped in white; as Lakshmi at noon, draped in crimson; and as Durga in 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 there.
