The temple was built in 1930 CE and underwent renovations in 1964 and 2003. The Panchaloha idol of Lord Ayyappa was installed in 1964, donated by Kunjan Swami of Ernakulam.
The temple's main deity is Lord Ayyappa in a seated posture facing east, similar to Sabarimala. The temple also worships sub-deities Lord Ganapathy, Lord Shiva, Goddess Bhadrakali, and Lord Subramanian.
Festivals
The annual festival is celebrated in January (Dhanu Masam) and coincides with the Makaravilakku festival. The week-long festival features traditional Kerala art forms like Kathakali, Ottamthullal, and Chakiarkoothu, as well as caparisoned elephants. Special pujas are held on Uthram Nakshathram days.
Important Days
Uthram Nakshathram: Special pujas are held on this day, which is Lord Ayyappa's birth star.
Prathishta Dinam: Celebrated on Uthram Nakshatra in Edavam month, marking the temple's installation anniversary.
Temple Timings
The temple is open for morning and evening pujas:
Morning: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Nirmalyam, Usha Puja, Guddanna Puja, Uccha Puja)
Evening: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Deeparadhana, Athazha Pooja, Harivarasanam)
Contact Address
Sree Ayyappan Temple, Chittoor Rd, Ayyappankavu, Ernakulam, Kerala 682018
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK) in Nedumbassery, approximately 27.3 km from the temple. You can take a taxi or bus from the airport to reach the temple.
By Rail: The closest railway station is Ernakulam Town Railway Station (North), about 1.1 km from the temple. You can hire a taxi or auto-rickshaw to reach the temple.
By Road: The temple is located on Chittoor Road, about 2.6 km from Ernakulam KSRTC Bus Station. You can take a bus or taxi to reach the temple.
