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Highlights
- Temple visit at Cheriazheekal Temple
- Kerala temple architecture and rituals
- Local food, shops and pilgrim services nearby
Cheriazheekal Temple
A coastal temple destination in the Cheriazheekal–Alumkadavu belt, visited as a living place of worship rather than a generic beach-side landmark. This temple guide is organized from Karunagappally in Kollam district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Cheriazheekal Temple.
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Before you go to Cheriazheekal Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseKarunagappally
DistrictKollam
Best timeMorning or early evening is usually best
Time needed45 minutes to 2 hours, longer during…
Places to visit5→Listed businesses7→Cheriazheekal Temple belongs under Karunagappally, one of the practical travel bases in Kollam district. Use Karunagappally for stays, food, local transport and operators, then plan this place as a focused stop rather than an isolated pin.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Karunagappally or a nearby town in Kollam, then confirm the last-mile route locally before leaving.
- Check temple entry customs, dress rules and festival crowd conditions before arrival.
- If the visit depends on forest, temple, boat, ferry, weather or seasonal access, check the official/local rule on the day before travel.
Distance by road
- Thiruvananthapuram66 km
- Kochi139 km
- Madurai262 km
- Kozhikode312 km
- Coimbatore321 km
Road km to Kollam; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
Morning or early evening is usually best; festival days can be powerful but crowded.
Visitor notes
- Dress modestly and follow local entry rules.
- Photography may be restricted inside temple areas.
Safety
Good to know
- Use official counters for offerings/tickets where applicable.
- Keep footwear and valuables secure in crowded areas.
Stay · eat · do · rent · see · shop
Stays, food & things to do near Cheriazheekal Temple
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3 places to stay near Cheriazheekal Temple
1 place to eat near Cheriazheekal Temple
4 things to do near Cheriazheekal Temple
2 sights to see near Cheriazheekal Temple
2 places to shop near Cheriazheekal Temple
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Amritapuri Ashram (Mata Amritanandamayi Math)
Place to stay
Top pick
Ashram & guest accommodation · Karunagappally
Amritapuri Ashram (Mata Amritanandamayi Math)The Mata Amritanandamayi Math at Amritapuri, which takes visitor bookings for simple ashram rooms.
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Hotel Indraprastha Karunagappally
Place to stay
Top pick
Hotel · Karunagappally
Hotel Indraprastha KarunagappallyHighway hotel off the NH near Karunagappally town centre, with A/C and non-A/C rooms and the Galaxy restaurant.
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Nalla Bhoomi Family Restaurant
Where to eat
Top pick
Restaurant · Karunagappally
Nalla Bhoomi Family RestaurantKerala family restaurant at High School Junction, Karunagappally, open 11am to 11pm daily.
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Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple
Sight
Top pick
Temple · Karunagappally
Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva TempleKarunagappally town’s principal Shiva shrine, on the Pallikkal river. It is administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board.
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Panmana Ashramam
Sight
Top pick
Ashram · Karunagappally
Panmana AshramamThe samadhi ashram of Chattampi Swamikal at Panmana, open 8.30am to 6pm daily. Panmana Asramam, Panmana P.O., Kollam, Kerala.
DirectionsView guide
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Amrita Ayurveda Hospital, Amritapuri
Things to do
Ayurveda & wellness · Karunagappally
Amrita Ayurveda Hospital, AmritapuriTeaching Ayurveda hospital of the Amrita School of Ayurveda at Vallikavu, with public OP booking.
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KSRTC Karunagappally Depot
Things to do
Bus station · Karunagappally
KSRTC Karunagappally DepotKarunagappally’s state bus depot on the national highway, run by an Assistant Transport Officer and the practical hub for buses along this coast.
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Karunagappalli Railway Station (KPY)
Things to do
Railway station · Karunagappally
Karunagappalli Railway Station (KPY)Station KPY at Edakkulangara, the nearest railway station to Amritapuri.
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Vijaya Hotel & Bar
Place to stay
Hotel · Karunagappally
Vijaya Hotel & BarKarunagappally hotel with deluxe, executive and step-free rooms, plus a bar and restaurant.
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Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Karunagappally
Shop
Jewelry · Karunagappally
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, KarunagappallyMalabar Gold & Diamonds showroom opposite the Government Boys High School, Karunagappally.
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H&J Mall
Shop
Shopping mall · Karunagappally
H&J MallTen-storey shopping mall at Lalaji Junction, Karunagappally, with a cinema and 25-plus stores.
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Karunagappally Municipality Office
Things to do
Municipal office · Karunagappally
Karunagappally Municipality OfficeThe municipal office for Karunagappally town, handling certificates, licences and permits. Karunagappally Municipality, Karunagappally P.O., Kollam, Kerala 690518.
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backwaterAlumkadavu
The boatyard village on Kayamkulam Kayal where the first Kerala houseboat was designed in 1991 — hulls of anjili wood drawn together with coir on an open bank, three kilometres west of Karunagappally. ⚠ Kerala Tourism places it on Ashtamudi Lake and calls it the birthplace of India’s houseboats; it is on Kayamkulam, and Srinagar’s date from the 1880s. These are private working yards, not a ticketed site — ask before you walk in.
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A Devi temple at Chavara north of Kollam, known across Kerala for Chamayavilakku — the two nights in Meenam when men and boys dress in saris and carry lamps in procession to the goddess, re-enacting the cowherd boys of its founding legend.
templePoruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada
A temple with no idol and no sanctum — an open pillared mandapam over a raised platform, worshipped by sankalpam. The presiding figure is Mala Appooppan, the grandfather of the hill, conceived in the form of Duryodhana; the priest is the Oorali rather than a Brahmin, and toddy is the traditional offering.
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Cheriazheekal Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Cheriazheekal Temple?
Morning or early evening is usually best; festival days can be powerful but crowded.
How do I reach Cheriazheekal Temple?
Base yourself in Karunagappally or a nearby town in Kollam, then confirm the last-mile route locally before leaving. Check temple entry customs, dress rules and festival crowd conditions before arrival. If the visit depends on forest, temple, boat, ferry, weather or seasonal access, check the official/local rule on the day before travel.
How much time do I need for Cheriazheekal Temple?
45 minutes to 2 hours, longer during festival or queue periods.
What should I know before visiting Cheriazheekal Temple?
Use official counters for offerings/tickets where applicable. Keep footwear and valuables secure in crowded areas.
Read before you go
Cheriazheekal Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Cheriazheekal Temple itself yet. These cover Karunagappally, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Karunagappally
Cheriazheekal Temple sits in Karunagappally, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
Kollam · Kottankulangara
The boys who played at being girls
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Kollam · Kottankulangara
The roof that is there
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Kollam · Kottankulangara
A shrine that rebuilds its own beginning
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Kollam · Malanada
The temple with nothing in it
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Kollam · Malanada
Not one strange temple — a Kaurava landscape
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Kollam · Alumkadavu
The village that did not invent the houseboat
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Image credits
Photographs: Kerala Tourism (Official tourism image). Wikimedia Commons.