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Kottamukku Kottai Madaswami Temple

Kottamukku Kottai Madaswami Temple stands in Chinnakkada, Kerala, serving as a centre of Hindu worship and community devotion in this suburban locality.

॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Situated in Chinnakkada, a suburb in Kerala's Kollam district, the Kottamukku Kottai Madaswami Temple represents an important axis of spiritual life within its locality. The temple draws devotees who gather to participate in worship and observe the rhythms of the Hindu calendar. Like many neighbourhood temples across Kerala, it functions both as a place of personal prayer and as a gathering point that reinforces social bonds within the community. The temple's presence in Chinnakkada reflects the region's longstanding Hindu heritage and the enduring role that local shrines play in village and suburban spiritual practice. Visitors and residents alike regard the temple as a focal point for their religious observances and seasonal celebrations.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

Every wick lit, every offering made at Kottamukku Kottai Madaswami Temple, joins a river of devotion that flows through every heart that has ever sought refuge in Hindu Devotion.

grand South Indian temple complex, featuring multiple ornate gopurams (towers) and mandapams, is beautifully illuminated at night by countless flickering oil lamps. Garlands of flowers and festive decorations adorn the temple architecture. In the foreground, devotees in traditional attire walk along the perimeter of a reflective temple tank, where numerous small diyas float, mirroring the temple's glow and the bright full moon in the night sky.

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Kottamukku Kottai Madaswami Temple

Kottamukku Kottai Madaswami Temple stands in Chinnakkada, Kerala, serving as a centre of Hindu worship and community devotion in this suburban locality.

Situated in Chinnakkada, a suburb in Kerala's Kollam district, the Kottamukku Kottai Madaswami Temple represents an important axis of spiritual life within its locality. The temple draws devotees who gather to participate in worship and observe the rhythms of the Hindu calendar. Like many neighbourhood temples across Kerala, it functions both as a place of personal prayer and as a gathering point that reinforces social bonds within the community. The temple's presence in Chinnakkada reflects the region's longstanding Hindu heritage and the enduring role that local shrines play in village and suburban spiritual practice. Visitors and residents alike regard the temple as a focal point for their religious observances and seasonal celebrations.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:30 AMSuprabhatamAwakening of the Lord with vedic hymns
  • 07:00 AMTomala SevaOffering of fresh tulsi & flower garlands
  • 11:30 AMRajbhog AartiMidday bhog and naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMUtthapan DarshanReawakening after the afternoon rest
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiTwilight worship with conch and bell
  • 09:00 PMShayan AartiFinal blessing — sanctum closes for the night

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Kollam, Kerala, India 691013

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