Shree Gowreeswara Temple
Cherai Gowreeshwara Temple is one of the famous temple in Kerala dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple was built in 1912. It is also known as South Pazhani. The idol of the temple was installed by Sree Narayana Guru, saint and social reformer of Kerala, who fought against caste oppression and other social evils prevalent till the early twentieth century. Even though the main installation is Lord Subrahmanya, the temple is named after Sree Gowreeswaran or Lord Siva, who is father of Lord Subrahnanyan.
The temple, right from its inception, was open to people of all castes and religions and is a living symbol of communal and religious harmony.
Location
Cherai
Main Deity
Lord Subramaniya
Other Deities
Goddess Parvathy & Lord Ganesha
Festivals
The festival is conducted every year towards the end of January or early February. The main attractions are the Kavadi Utsavam in honor of the deity, Subramanian, and the Pooram, a magnificent display of caparisoned elephants, usually 25 to 30 in number.
Main Offerings
Ganapathy Homam, Alankara Pooja, Ashtadravya Ganapathy Havanam, Kalabhabhishekam, Udayasthamana Pooja
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is 24.7 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Aluva Railway Station is 21.8 KM from the Temple.
By Road: North Paravur KSRTC Bus Stand is 5.3 KM from the Temple.