Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple, Hindu temple in South Chittoor, Kochi, India.
Chittoor Sree Krishnaswamy Temple is a Hindu place of worship located in an older neighborhood of Kochi with a square central chamber covered by a pyramidal copper roof. The sanctum contains a four-armed Krishna statue facing east, and the site includes connected buildings that house spaces for daily rituals and ceremonies.
The site was established in the 13th century when a family leader built it after receiving divine inspiration through dreams. This founding act set the course for worship at this location over the following centuries.
The place serves as a community gathering point where locals come to worship Krishna throughout the year and celebrate festival seasons together. Visitors can observe the daily flow of worshippers participating in prayers and making offerings at the various times of the day.
The temple is open daily with multiple prayer times throughout the day, beginning in the early morning hours and continuing into the evening. Visitors should wear respectful clothing when entering the grounds and be mindful of the practices of other worshippers present.
Near the entrance stands a large carved figure showing Krishna standing atop the serpent king Kaliya, depicting a memorable episode from his legend. This sculpture serves as a visual anchor to one of the most recognizable stories associated with the site.
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