Local favourite temple · Ernakulam, Kerala

Malikappurath Devi Temple

Malikappurath Devi Temple is a temple in Ernakulam, Kerala. It is about 42 km by road from Kochi, and St.Marys Jacobite Syrian Cathedral Kuruppampady (1 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Malikappurath 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 Malikappurath 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 Malikappurath 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 Malikappurath Devi Temple — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 10.10552, 76.51782. 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 Malikappurath Devi Temple?

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

What are the timings of Malikappurath Devi Temple?

Hours for Malikappurath 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 Malikappurath Devi Temple from Kochi?

Malikappurath Devi Temple is about 42 km by road from Kochi (34 km straight line), 72 km from Thrissur and 74 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 Malikappurath Devi Temple?

Nearby: St.Marys Jacobite Syrian Cathedral Kuruppampady (church, 1 km), Abhayaranyam Kaprikkadu Ecotourism, Ernakulam district (lake, 12 km), Abhayaranyam Elephant Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva Temple (temple, 14 km), Karppillikkavu Sree Mahadev Temple (temple, 16 km), Mar Thoma Cheriapally (church, 16 km).