Santhanagopala-Krishnaswamy Temple

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Sight Address : Santhanagopala Krishnaswamy Temple located in Kochi 8 km from Ernakulam. Edit

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Santhanagopala Krishnaswamy Temple a temple in Kochi is said to be one of the ancient temples in India. The inscriptions found on the temple sites clearly stipulate that the temple dates back to 947 AD. This very fact is fair enough a reason to attract a number of visitors to this south Indian temple. Santhanagopala Krishnaswamy temple that bears the history of many ages is located about 8 kilometres from Ernakulum town. The life size sculptures, the interiors and exteriors of the temple that showcase a rich and bygone culture will surely satisfy the historian in every visitor. The presiding deity of the temple is Santhanagopala Murthy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The word Santhanagopalamoorthy means saviour of infants. The temple enjoys good connectivity by road and frequent buses are available to this popular worship place from different parts of the city.

HistoryEdit

Santhanagopala- Krishnaswamy Temple is one of the oldest temples found in all of India. According to inscriptions found at the temple site, the original foundation of this temple was laid in 947 AD This location is a tourist draw because of several things. First, it is interesting in its right as it is a temple located in southern India. Second, its mere age makes it even more fascinating than more recently built temples in the area. This true historic edifice offers many an enlightening experience as they choose to explore the interior and exterior of this notable temple.

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September to May.

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Morning, Afternoon And Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes to 1 hrs.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Dream Hotel-Kochi ; S.A. Road, Elamkulam Junction | Kadavanthara, Kochi (Cochin) 682020, India ;Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : After reaching Cochin, you can hire a cab, taxi, bus or auto-rickshaw to reach here.

BUS : Kochi is well connected with the rest of the country. The national highways can bring you to Kochi from any part of the country. The city is an important place in the North-South Corridor. State buses from surrounding cities and neighboring states can bring you comfortably to Kochi. Check out several transport companies and compare their prices before boarding a private bus since fares may vary.

Train : Nearest railway station: Ernakulam.

Air : Kochi has its own airport and regular flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Tickets are very economical (Rs 2,500-4,000).

Others : Autorickshaw : This is a cheap method of transport between attractions. You can find an auto stand at almost every bus stop, and at important places near junctions and residential areas. Make sure you agree on a fare with the driver before the journey. The govt fixed rates starts at Rs 10 for the first 1.25 km and Rs 6 per km thereafter with a premium of 15% at night (7PM-6AM).

Things to CarryEdit

Carrying camera , water, sunscreen, and Loose light weight cloths.

Safety / WarningEdit

Kochi is infamous for mosquitoes, due to presence of large water bodies across the city. Make sure any room you book, has mosquito repellents or at least a mosquito net. Its always better to have any anti-mosquito creams or spice oil extracts like lemongrass oil to ward off mosquito bites.
Public smoking bans are strictly enforced in the city more so than in other regions. The High Court of Kerala has decreed a public smoking ban across the state. Smoking on the roadside, in shopping complexes, restaurants, and parks is illegal and police can charge Rs 500-1,000 for breaches.