Local favourite temple · Kottayam, Kerala

Manarcaud Devi Temple

Manarcaud Devi Temple is a temple in Kottayam, Kerala. It is about 37 km by road from Alappuzha, and Manarcad Church (1 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Manarcaud Devi Temple: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this temple: Open, normal crowd · Very crowded today · Festival / special day · Closed today.

Best time to visit Manarcaud Devi Temple

Season: Year-round; festival days and Karthika masam (Nov) draw the biggest crowds.

Busiest days: Fridays and Tuesdays; Dasara / Navaratri (Sep–Oct) peak.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue light · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri packed · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Manarcaud Devi Temple: timings and tips

Typical hours: Most temples open around 5:30–6 am, close for a few hours in the afternoon (roughly 12:30–4 pm) and stay open until 8–9 pm. Big temples run longer hours on festival days and some close earlier on eclipse days. These are typical for temples in India; hours for this temple are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Leave footwear at the stand near the gate (usually free or a few rupees).
  • Wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees; some temples ask men for a dhoti and women for a saree or salwar.
  • Photography is often not allowed inside the shrine, and leather items may be refused.
  • Mornings and the evening aarti are the busiest; weekdays around midday are quietest.

How to reach Manarcaud Devi Temple — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 9.60051, 76.58894. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Manarcaud Devi Temple?

Year-round; festival days and Karthika masam (Nov) draw the biggest crowds. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of Manarcaud Devi Temple?

Hours for Manarcaud Devi Temple are not published here. Typical for temples in India: Most temples open around 5:30–6 am, close for a few hours in the afternoon (roughly 12:30–4 pm) and stay open until 8–9 pm. Big temples run longer hours on festival days and some close earlier on eclipse days. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is Manarcaud Devi Temple from Alappuzha?

Manarcaud Devi Temple is about 37 km by road from Alappuzha (30 km straight line), 64 km from Kochi and 94 km from Munnar. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Manarcaud Devi Temple?

Nearby: Manarcad Church (church, 1 km), Vimalagiri Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Cathedral (church, 7 km), Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church - MOSC Headquarters, Devalokam (church, 7 km), St George Orthodox Church (church, 7 km), Kumaranalloor Devi Temple (temple, 9 km), Thirunakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple (temple, 10 km).