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Shiva Temple, Ernakulam

4.6
#7 of 46 in Historic Sites in Kochi (Cochin)
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Shiva Temple differs from most similar shrines in one major characteristic--its idol faces west. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the protector of the city. See Shiva Temple and all Kochi (Cochin) has to offer by arranging your trip with our Kochi (Cochin) trip builder app.
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  • By Kunjppu
    I visit this temple with my family in evening time.It was so peaceful.We can make our mind cool and relax.Near the temple there is a open ground where Childern can make fun and elders keep mind calm.  more »
  • By aureliolorusso
    even if the temples of Terala are not great and so rich as in so many places of India,I think it s important to go to see temples of Cochin  more »
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  • By karan prajapati
    It's a beautiful temple of lord SHIVA . I visited on yesterday on the occasion on महाशिवरात्रि. Number of people came to see rhe lord SHIVA. A long line of peoples is there to see the lord SHIVA. Drum beat is there. Cultural programs is there, like dance and song. Within the area a beautiful LORD HANUMAN temple is also there. जय शिव शंभू जय हनुमान जी 🙏🙏🙏🙏
  • By Prageeth Sasidharan
    I visited here on a week day. There was enough parking for every kind of vehicle. The temple was not crowded. Calm and quiet environment. The premises were neat and clean.
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