Chottanikkara

Thrikkariyoor Sree Kottekavu Bhagavathi Temple is situated 4 km from Kothamangalam. The presiding deity of the temple is Devi Adi Parashakti, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing north. This temple deserves a special mention, as it is believed to have the spirits of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. The rites and rituals are based on those of the Arya Dravida traditions. Thrikkariyoor is also believed to be the capital of Chera Dynasty.

The Chottanikkara (correction of Jyotiannakkara) Devi Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu mother goddess Bhagavati Lakshmi. She is believed to be residing in Chottanikkara (Mahalakshmi) along with her Husband Maha Vishnu. The main deity is also considered as Lakshmi Narayana according to the temple legend. The temple is Classified one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition. The temple is located at Chottanikkara, a southern suburb of the city of Kochi in Ernakulam district, in the state of Kerala, India and is one of the most popular temples in the state. The temple is also known for conducting exorcism.In terms of temple architecture, the Chottanikkara temple stands out to be an ultimate testimonial to the ancient transl. hi – transl. vishwakarma sthapathis (wooden sculpture) along with Sabarimala temple. Sree Mahamaya Bhagavati is one of the most popular deities in Kerala and the supreme mother goddess in Hinduism. Chottanikkara Devi (Melekavu Bhagavathi) is worshipped at the temple, in three different forms: as Mahasaraswati in the morning, draped in white; Mahalakshmi in noon, draped in crimson; and as Mahakali in the evening, decked in blue. Devotees used to chant "Amme Narayana, Devi Narayana, Lakshmi Narayana, Bhadre Narayana" in this temple. Goddess 'Keezhkkaavu bhagavathi' is believed to be Bhadrakali, in her fierce form or Ugra form. People suffering from mental illnesses and commonly visit the temple, as Chottanikkara Devi is said to cure her devotees. Guruthi pooja is a ritual done in the late evening to invoke the goddess Mahakali. Earlier 'Guruthi Pooja' was done only on Fridays. But nowadays, it is performed every day.

Mamala is a suburb of Kochi city in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated around 9 km (5.6 mi) from Vytilla Junction and around 13 km (8 mi) from Ernakulam South railway station.

St. John's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Kanniattunirappu Palli is a Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church founded on 20 May 1872. The church is located on the Chottanikkara Vandippetta Road within the village of Thiruvaniyoor, in the Indian state of Kerala. The St. John's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Kanniattunirappu is founded on 20 May 1872. The church is located on the Chottanikkara Vandippetta Road within the village of Thiruvaniyoor, in the Indian state of Kerala. − The great church, St. John's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church, Kanniattunirappu, popularly known as kanniattunirappu palli, is a parish under Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church. Even though it is one of the ancient church in this diocese, the present building was constructed in 1872. St. John's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church is situated at very beautiful Kanniattunirappu kunnu, a village in the sylvan environment in the Kunnathunad Taluk of Ernakulam. Website: kanniattunirappuchurch.org

Thiruvankulam is a census town and revenue village in Thrippunithura municipality, in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The area is a part of the Kochi metropolitan area. The NH 49 passes through Thiruvankulam. The Karingachira junction is the location of the southern terminus of the Seaport-Airport Road, which connects the Cochin International Airport and the Cochin Port.In the 13th and 14th centuries, Thiruvankulam was a border village between the Kingdom of Cochin and Kingdom of Travancore. The Kavaleeshwaram stream, now a canal, separated the two kingdoms. Thiruvankulam is the location of the Hill Palace, which was the imperial administrative office and official residence of the Cochin royal family. In the present day, Thiruvankulam's proximity to the city as well as industrial areas comprising the Kochi refineries and allied industries have contributed to its growth. The economic development of Kochi, as well as the nearby refinery industry have resulted in Thiruvankulam emerging as a major residential area.

Athani is a locality in the Thrissur district, Kerala, India. It is located about 13 km from the district headquarters Thrissur. The Government Medical College, Thrissur is situated about 1.5 km from the town. Also it is the main industrial area of the Thrissur city. There are several government owned and private industries in Athani.

Kandanad Valiyapally aka St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Kandanad is a cathedral in the Kandanad village of Ernakulam District of Kerala. Believed to have been originally constructed circa 4th century AD, it has been administered by Diocese of Kandanad of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. From 1974 to 2019, the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church administered the cathedral. Kandanad is a village in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The church is located near Udayamperoor and Mulamthuruthy in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

Thiruvaniyoor is an eastern suburb of the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. Situated around 15 km (9 mi) south-east from the city centre, it is a part of Kunnathunad taluk.

Kureekkad is a village in Chotanikara Panchayath of Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. There are 4 beautiful Temples in Kureekad ( Sree Krishna Temple, Shiva Temple,Kandankavu Temple and Murugan Temple). St. Jude Roman Catholic Church and St. Mary Cappela of Orthadox church are two christian structures in kureekad. Chotanikara Road railway station is in kureekad.Adarsh Special school is walking distance from kureekad.

Arakkunnam is a small town in Ernakulam district of Kerala. Nearby piravom . It is about 25 km (16 mi) south-east of Kochi city. It comes under the Edakkattuvayal and Mulanthuruthy panchayats and Kanayannur Taluk administration.

Mulanthuruthy, also spelt Mulamthuruthy, is a south-eastern suburb of the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. The historic Marthoman church is located here. Chottanikkara Temple is situated nearby Mulanthuruthy.

Udayamperoor Ekadasi Perumthrikovil Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva at Udayamperoor of Ernakulam District in Kerala state in India. This temple is a classic example of the architectural style of Kerala and has monumental towers and Round Sanctum Sanctorum. One of the big Siva temples in Kerala, the Udayamperoor Temple has a courtyard of about four acres of land. The Mukha Mandapa - the first chamber is built in shaped kerala-dravidian architecture. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.