Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, Thamarakulam
Although the main deity of the Kottarakkara temple is Lord Shiva, it is popularly revered as a shrine of Mahaganapathy, drawing special attention and priority.
Architecture of the Temple
The temple features traditional Kerala-style architecture, with simple yet elegant structures built in wood and sloping tiled roofs .
It houses multiple deities, including Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Ganesha, Murugan, Ayyappa, and the serpent deity Nagaraja. Except for Parvati and Ganesha, all idols face east
How to Reach to Temple
Located in Kottarakkara taluk, just 25 km from Kollam city .
By Air: Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, roughly 70 km away .
By Rail: Easily accessible via Kottarakkara railway station, as well as stations at Kollam and Trivandrum .
By Road: Well connected through road networks, with buses and taxis available from Kottarakkara, Kollam, Trivandrum, and Kottayam
Temple Timings
