On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Thivandrum International Airport (TRV), Thiruvananthapuram.; Nearest railway station: Kollam Junction Railway Station (QLN).
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Sri Mahaganapathi Temple
Kollam Ganesha temple linked to Parashurama, with a carved gateway tower
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01 — The story
The story
Sri Mahaganapathi Temple in Kollam is dedicated to Ganesha, worshipped as the god who clears obstacles. Its design combines Dravidian and Kerala building traditions, and a tall gopuram covered in detailed carving marks the entrance. Several dynasties and rulers supported the temple over the centuries, and it holds a number of festivals for Ganesha through the year.
Two legends are attached to it. One credits its founding to Parashurama, the axe-bearing avatar of Vishnu, who is said to have flung his axe into the sea; the other holds that the image of Ganesha appeared here on its own. Thirumullavaram Beach is about 6 km away, Thangassery Fort about 11 km and Munroe Island about 20 km.
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02 — About
About Sri Mahaganapathi Temple
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We’re still writing about Sri Mahaganapathi Temple: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Where it is
Kollam, Kerala
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