Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathi Kshethram
Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathy Temple is a Hindu temple in Kottarakkara in the Indian state of Kerala.Though the central deity is Shiva, the temple is known for the shrine of Shiva's son Ganesha (Mahaganapathy).
The Kottarakkara Ganapathy temple also has the distinction of being the place where Kerala’s art form Kathakali debuted. Prominent festivals celebrated here include Vinayaka Chathurthi, Meda Thiruvathira, Mandalachirappu, Shivratri and Navratri, among others. Vinayaka Chathurthi is celebrated to honour Lord Vinayaka's birthday, which falls on the Chathurthi day of the Malayalam month of Chingam.
Address: 2Q2C+927, Chenthara, Kottarakkara, Kerala 691506
