The Cherathrikovil Temple is dedicated to Lord Sreekrishnan and Lord Mahadevan as its main deities.Additionally, the temple also houses shrines dedicated to Lord Ganapathi and Lord Murugan.
Devotees visit the temple to offer prayers and seek blessings for various aspects of their lives, including prosperity, protection, and spiritual well-being.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Pantheeradi Pooja
Pantheeradi Nivedyam and puja is a customary ritual observed in many Sree Krishna temples across Kerala. This puja is conducted when the shadow cast by the temple's flagstaff reaches a length of 12 feet, typically around noon. Devotees believe that offering Pantheeradi Nivedyam during this auspicious time brings divine blessings and auspiciousness.
Mahashivaratri Maholsavam
The Mahashivaratri Maholsavam at the Cherathrikovil Siva Temple in Kaloor, Ernakulam, is a grand celebration marked by fervent devotion and elaborate rituals. Thousands of devotees flock to the temple to participate in the all-night vigil, offering prayers and performing sacred rituals in honor of Lord Shiva. The atmosphere is charged with spiritual energy, as the temple resonates with the sounds of bhajans, chants, and the rhythmic beats of traditional percussion instruments.
Contact Address: Cherathrikovil Temple , Azad Rd, Kaloor, Ernakulam, Kerala 682017
