The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is one of the most prominent and revered Hindu temples in Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is dedicated to Bhagavathy, a powerful form of the Goddess Durga (also known as Parvati or Lakshmi in some traditions), who is worshipped as the divine mother and protector of her devotees.
The temple is located in the village of Chottanikkara, about 15 km from the city of Kochi (Ernakulam), and it attracts thousands of devotees, especially women, for its special prayers and healing rituals.
The temple is dedicated to Bhagavathy, the supreme goddess in her Trippura Sundari form. The presiding deity is worshipped in a fierce form (as Mahakali) during certain rituals and festivals and in a calm, benevolent form as Sri Bhagavathy in other contexts.
The goddess is believed to provide protection, health, and prosperity to her devotees, and she is especially revered for curing ailments and for blessing devotees with children.