Kottayam, Kerala
Main God
Lord Shiva
Timings
4:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Kottayam
Type
REGIONAL
Arrive at Vaikom town and approach the temple from the main road. Change into traditional attire - men must be bare-chested with mundu. Deposit electronics and footwear at the counter.
Walk through the impressive gopuram entrance into the temple compound. The temple has a powerful spiritual atmosphere befitting one of South India's oldest Shiva shrines.
Proceed to the sanctum for darshan of the ancient Shiva Lingam, believed to date back to the Treta Yuga. The Lingam radiates immense spiritual energy. Offer prayers and Abhishekam.
Reflect on the temple's role in the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), a landmark civil rights movement. Visit the memorial nearby. Collect prasadam before departing.
Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala 686141
By Bus
KSRTC buses from Kottayam and Ernakulam to Vaikom. Also accessible by boat service from Ernakulam jetty across Vembanad Lake (a scenic route)
By Air
Cochin International Airport (COK) - 50 km (1.5 hours drive)
By Rail
Kottayam Railway Station - 35 km. Ernakulam Junction - 45 km. Vaikom does not have its own railway station
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws from Vaikom town. Boat service across Vembanad Lake is a unique travel option. The temple is in the center of Vaikom town
