Sri Mahaganapathy Kshetram, Kottarakkara
Lord Ganapathy (sub-deity) & Shiva
Kottarakkara, Kollam district, Kerala
Managed by Travancore Devaswom Board
Temple where Ganapathy, though a sub-deity of the Shiva shrine, draws the crowds — famous for unniyappam offering.
History
The Ganapathy idol was carved by the master sculptor Perunthachan from a jackfruit tree, according to tradition. The sweet unniyappam offered here is the most famous temple prasadam of Kerala. Kottarakkara is also the birthplace of the Kathakali-related art Ramanattam.
Festivals
- Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Thiruvutsavam (Medam)
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Directions to Sri Mahaganapathy Kshetram
How to reach
- By air
- Thiruvananthapuram Airport, about 70 km
- By train
- Kottarakkara station, about 1 km; Kollam, about 27 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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