Puttingal Temple

Opening hours: Morning: 05:00 AM - 10:00 AM; Evening: 05:00 PM - 07:45 PM

Prime Day & Hours: Weekends, morning and evening Aarti

Suggested Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Tickets: Free entry

Nearest Railway Station: Kappil Railway Station, about 5.3 km away

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 180.9 km away 

Nearest Bus Stop: Paravur Municipal Bus Stand, about 800 meters away

The Puttingal Temple, located in Paravur, Kollam, is a well-known Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga, known locally as Puttingal Bhagavathy. This temple is of religious importance and numerous devotees visit here throughout the year, especially during the Meena Bharani Festival. This temple is nationally known now because of an unfortunate fireworks mishap that took place in 2016. The temple has now restored its architecture and continues to host festivals and celebrations. The temple is an example of Kerala’s classic architecture and traditional temple design, making it one of the best places to visit in Kollam. Devotees visit here for peaceful prayers, cultural experiences, and the iconic fireworks show. 

The temple stands beautifully aligned with the Kerala-style architecture and its aesthetic appeal. Radiating strong spiritual energy, this temple is one of the major devotional places in Kerala. The Puttingal Temple creates a strong sense of devotion among devotees and is marked as a significant place for devotees or visitors to visit.

• Witness the spiritual power of the Puttingal Temple, Kollam, by offering prayers to Goddess Bhagavathi.
• Get a chance to attend the grand Meena Bharani Festival, a key cultural and religious event in Kollam.
• Admire the temple’s Kerala-style architecture, featuring tiled roofs, complex wooden carvings, and a sanctum.
• Enjoy the fireworks tradition during which the sky shimmers and creates a sight to behold.
• Immerse yourself in the temple’s spiritual ambience where the devotees perform age-old rituals and pray through methods passed down through generations.