Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple Shrine for Lord Krishna

Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy Located at South Chittoor in the city of Kochi, Kerala, ‘Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy’ is a famous temple dedicated to ‘Lord Krishna’. It is considered one of the most important temples under the Cochin Devaswom Board. The temple was closely associated with the ‘Kartha family of Cheranelloor Swaroopam’ for years. It was later taken over by ‘Rama Varma Maharaja’ of the Cochin Royal Family.
Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy visited by a lot of devotees every day. It is a classic example of the ‘Kerala temple architecture style’. It looks beautiful from both inside and out making it one of the most visited temples of Kochi.

Attraction

Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy temple of Lord Krishna is a sacred destination to its devotees. Many people admire the idol of Sree Krishna here. It is small, uncrowded, well maintained, and has a peaceful atmosphere inside the temple. There is a shrine of Lord Hanuman outside the premises. Things that people love about this temple are:

The serene and peaceful atmosphere helps to meditate and build a spiritual connection.
The maintenance of the temple is also excellent.
The temple is dedicated to ‘Lord Krishna’ and it is one of the most important Krishna temples in Kerala. Consequently, many devotees as well as visitors come here to worship.
There are some other temples as well. For example: the Naga Devata, Ganesh, Lord Siva, and Hanuman are located in the compound.

History

Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy history of this temple dates back to the 13th Century. According to some sources, originally the structure of this temple was built between the years 1375 and 1475. However, it was modified later and is also closely connected to the family of Cheranelloor Swaroopm.

The temple also has its ties to mythology. ‘Lord Sri Krishna’ appeared to Devaky and Vasudeva in perfect form. It happened almost 5235 years ago in Mathura. Then, he chose ‘Chidalayam’, ‘Chith Puram’, or ‘Chittoor’ as his favorite land and built a temple to please his devotee, Guruvayurappa Bhaktha, Moopil Narayanan Kartha. Since then the temple has been worshipped by his devotees.

Inside/Outside Views

If you enter the temple, you will see that the sreekovil or sanctum is square along with a typical ‘pyramidal roof’ covered with copper plates. Similar to the idol at ‘Guruvayoor’, the idol of ‘Lord Krishna’, in this temple, faces east in standing posture with his four arms, carrying the conch named ‘Panchajanyam’, ‘Sudarshana Chakra’, ‘Lotus’ and ‘Gada’. There is a small shrine of ‘Lord Shiva’ and ‘Lord Ganesh’ as well to the right of the inner sanctum. The outer sanctum, which is visible from a distance, is built with a tiled roof, and beautifully houses the temple kitchen, storage, and preparation areas. The shrines of ‘Ayyappan’, ‘Naga’, ‘Brahmarakshas’, and ‘Bhagavathi’ are located outside the outer sanctum. Yet, it is within the temple complex. The shrine of ‘Lord Hanuman’ is located outside the west entrance.

The temple pond which is called ‘Agnihotratheertham’ lies to the north of the complex. Besides, there is a huge statue of ‘Kaliya Mardanam‘, where Lord Krishna is shown standing on the hood of a huge serpent. This is about the myth of the serpent Kaliya being banished by ‘Lord Krishna’. However, the whole temple area is filled with serenity. If you visit Kochi, we highly recommend you visit this temple.

Opening Hours

Palliyunarthal 3.00 AM

Nada Opens 4.00 AM

Nirmalyam 4.05 AM

Enna Adal 4.15 AM

Vakacharth 4.20 AM

Sankabiskekam 4.30 AM

Malar Nivedhyam 4.45 AM

Usha Pooja 5.00 AM

Ethirtha Pooja 6.00 AM

Ethritha Siveli 6.30 AM

Panthiradi Pooja 7.30 AM

Ucha Pooja 10.30 AM

Ucha Siveli 10.45 AM

Nada Closes 11.00 AM

Nada Opens 4.30 PM

Deeparadhana After Sunset

Athazha Pooja 7.30 PM

Athazha Siveli 8.00 PM

Thripuka 8.10 PM

Nada Closes 8.30 PM

How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Kochi’s ‘Ernakulam’ area. From the busy area of Kochi, Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is only 12 to 15 km away. Kerala is well connected with other major cities like Kolkata, Midnapore, Chennai, Siliguri, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mumbai etc. of the country. And from Kochi city, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘Cochin International Airport’ (which is an international one), is almost 25 kilometers away from this area which is in Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala, 683111. You can visit this place from outside of India. It is also well connected with major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Lucknow with direct flights. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from Chittoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is only 9 km away at the ‘Ernakulam Junction Station’. This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site.

Tips for Travellers

Please wear suitable and comfortable clothes according to both culture and seasons.

Don’t forget to follow the code of conduct.

If you are visiting Kerala for the first time, try to visit in a group for safety purposes.

Please stay away from total strangers.

Best time to visit Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple(preferred time): 08:00 am – 07:00 pm

FAQ

Que- 01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes, it is safe to visit.

Que- 02: Is photography allowed inside the place?

Ans: it is recommended to refrain from taking photographs or videos inside the temple without permission. Because this may disturb the solemnity of the religious ceremony or offend other worshippers.

We wish you a safe journey!
Happy traveling!