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Sight Address : Malliyoor Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple is located 2 km from Kuruppanthara Junction, Kottayam, India. Edit
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Malliyoor Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple is in comparable in the conception of the presiding deity as Vaishnava Ganapathy, with a young Sree Krishna seated on the lap of Lord Ganesha. The presiding deity is temple is Vaishnava Ganapathy. Bhagavathy, Ayyappa, Aya Yakshi, Brahma Rakshas, Anthimahakalan are sub deities of this temple. The eight day long Thiruvutsavam is one of the main attractions of Malliyur temple and every year it concludes on the Vishu day with a colorful aarattu. The aarattu takes place by taking out a colorful procession in the accompaniment of caparisoned elephants to Subramanya Swami temple at Eravimangalam, a kilometer away from the temple. During the Thiruvutsavam festival devotees can offer Utsava Bali and Sribhuta Bali for 6 days at a stretch.
Malliyoor Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple, Kottayam
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available, though they are considerably more expensive than autorickshaws. There are taxi stands at the District Collectorate, and at the District Hospital.
Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore to Kottayam. Kottayam has a comprehensive local bus system which is inexpensive. Be warned, however, buses can become extremely crowded during rush hour.
Train : Kottayam has a number of long distance trains coming through. The town is linked to most major cities in India by trains, categorized as being either express or non-express. Short-haul trains also pass through Kottayam, connecting it to most cities and towns in Kerala.
Air : The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 90 km to the north.
Others : Autorickshaw – This is another inexpensive way of getting between places in town, and is recommended if you’re weary of travelling by a crowded bus. As is the case, some of the drivers may try to cheat the traveller. Official rates are INR 12 for the first kilometre and INR 6 for every additional kilometre, though the rate increases at night.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry items such as camera, sunglasses, and own food and plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your cell phone on silent mode inside the temple.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kottayam : 100/0481-5550400
- Dhanwandhari Service Society Gandhinagar : 0481-2598935
- Kottayam Fire Station : 101/0481-2567444 Mobile Ambulance : 108 Women Helpline : 1091
