Irinjalakuda Koodal Manikyam temple

Koodal Manikyam temple entrance

Situated 10 km away from Irinjalakuda railway station, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Bharatha, the brother of Sri Rama. It is perhaps the only temple in India with Bharatha as the deity. The colourful eleven day annual festival with a pageant of thirteen caparisoned elephants is held in April/May. The festival in this temple marks the end of the Hindu temple festival season in Kerala.

Temple timings: 03:30 - 11:30 hrs & 17:00 - 20:30 hrs

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Irinjalakkuda, about 10 km  

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 39 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

Kallada Holiday Inn

Aloor, Thrissur District
480-2728000 2723711
9387495500

Approximate Distance: 8.44 KM

Location

Latitude: 10.334172, Longitude: 76.216907