Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple, Kottarakkara
A Shiva temple interestingly named after Lord Ganesha, Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple is yet another must visit temple in Kerala. According to a legend, legendary Uliyannor Perumthachan chiseled a sculpture of Ganapti outside a temple while listening to Mantras. When Uliyannor requested the priest of the temple to enshrine the Ganpati sculpture in the temple, he received refusal. Thus, Uliyannor went to another Shiva temple called Kizhakkekkara Siva temple and requested the priest to enshrine the Ganpati idol, to which the priest agreed. The idol was installed here and now is worshipped by many devotees who come here to worship the presiding deity of Lord Shiva.
Best Time to Visit: Vinayaka Chathurthy (Aug/Sep), Ayilyam-Makam
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