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Aluva
Aluva, formerly Alwaye, is the second largest town in Greater Kochi agglomeration and an important commercial town in Kerala. The town is famous for its festivals, large river banks and temples.
Aluva at a Glance
Why Aluva?
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- Marthanda Varma Bridge
- Aluva Mahadeva Temple
- Mangalapuzha bridge
- Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Edathala
- Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple
- Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple
Aluva at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Marthanda Varma Bridge: Marthanda Varma Bridge is a twin-bridge located in the city of Aluva, in the Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The bridges lie on the NH 544 connecting the banks of the Periyar river.
- Aluva Mahadeva Temple: Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in the main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing east.
- Mangalapuzha bridge: The Mangalapuzha bridge is a bridge in Aluva, Kerala, India. This bridge connects Desom and Aluva town.
- Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Edathala: Edathala's Sree Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple is in a village that is 8 km from Aluva Railway station and 20 km from Cochin international Airport. The Divine Mother known as Kurumbakavilamma is worshiped here as the main deity.
- Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple: Thirumoozhikulam Sree Lakshmanaperumal Temple is located in Thirumoozhikalam (Moozhikkulam) in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India.
- Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple: Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple is an Indian temple located about 9 Kilometers westward of Cochin International Airport in Kunnukara panchayath in the suburbs of aluva (District Ernakulam) in the state of Kerala. It is believed to be consecrated by Maharshi Parashuraman.
Things to Do
- CIAL Golf Course and Country Club: A golf course managed by the Airport themselves. Not very amateur friendly but seasoned players can enjoy the place.
- Aluva Palace: Once the summer palace of Travancore Royal family, today it's one of the largest archeological palaces in Kerala. Built in English-Travancore style, the palace offers one of the best views of river.
- Marthanada Varma Bridge: The Marthanada Varma Bridge is considered as icon of the town. Though nothing special about this bridge, this bridge was the first bridge laid across the mighty Periyar.
- Shiva Temple: The Shiva temple of Aluva is one of the most famous Shiva temples in south India. Legend says, the idol (Lingam) has risen out of the sand of the river bank, naturally.
- Uliyanoor Temple: Uliyanoor Temple is a historical Temple believed to have been built By Perunthachan
- Visit Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple: Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple is an Indian temple located about 9 Kilometers westward of Cochin International Airport in Kunnukara panchayath in the suburbs of aluva (District Ernakulam) in the state of Kerala.
Sightseeing Places
- Marthanda Varma Bridge: Marthanda Varma Bridge is a twin-bridge located in the city of Aluva, in the Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The bridges lie on the NH 544 connecting the banks of the Periyar river.
- Aluva Mahadeva Temple: Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in the main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing east.
- Mangalapuzha bridge: The Mangalapuzha bridge is a bridge in Aluva, Kerala, India. This bridge connects Desom and Aluva town.
- Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Edathala: Edathala's Sree Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple is in a village that is 8 km from Aluva Railway station and 20 km from Cochin international Airport. The Divine Mother known as Kurumbakavilamma is worshiped here as the main deity.
- Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple: Thirumoozhikulam Sree Lakshmanaperumal Temple is located in Thirumoozhikalam (Moozhikkulam) in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India.
- Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple: Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple is an Indian temple located about 9 Kilometers westward of Cochin International Airport in Kunnukara panchayath in the suburbs of aluva (District Ernakulam) in the state of Kerala. It is believed to be consecrated by Maharshi Parashuraman.
Temples
- Aluva Mahadeva Temple: Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in the main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing east.
- Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Edathala: Edathala's Sree Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple is in a village that is 8 km from Aluva Railway station and 20 km from Cochin international Airport. The Divine Mother known as Kurumbakavilamma is worshiped here as the main deity.
- Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple: Thirumoozhikulam Sree Lakshmanaperumal Temple is located in Thirumoozhikalam (Moozhikkulam) in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India.
- Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple: Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple is an Indian temple located about 9 Kilometers westward of Cochin International Airport in Kunnukara panchayath in the suburbs of aluva (District Ernakulam) in the state of Kerala. It is believed to be consecrated by Maharshi Parashuraman.
- Chirakkal Mahadeva temple: Chirakkal Mahadeva temple in Kerala, India is the 108th Shiva temple in India. The main deity in this temple is Lord Shiva and He is in Rowdra bhavam in this temple.
- Shiva Temple: The Shiva temple of Aluva is one of the most famous Shiva temples in south India. Legend says, the idol (Lingam) has risen out of the sand of the river bank, naturally.
Places That Define Aluva
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Marthanda Varma Bridge
Marthanda Varma Bridge is a twin-bridge located in the city of Aluva, in the Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. The bridges lie on the NH 544 connecting the banks of the Periyar river.
Aluva Mahadeva Temple
Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, located in the main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing east.
Mangalapuzha bridge
The Mangalapuzha bridge is a bridge in Aluva, Kerala, India. This bridge connects Desom and Aluva town.
Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Edathala
Edathala's Sree Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple is in a village that is 8 km from Aluva Railway station and 20 km from Cochin international Airport. The Divine Mother known as Kurumbakavilamma is worshiped here as the main deity.
Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple
Thirumoozhikulam Sree Lakshmanaperumal Temple is located in Thirumoozhikalam (Moozhikkulam) in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India.
Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple
Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple is an Indian temple located about 9 Kilometers westward of Cochin International Airport in Kunnukara panchayath in the suburbs of aluva (District Ernakulam) in the state of Kerala. It is believed to be consecrated by Maharshi Parashuraman.
Chirakkal Mahadeva temple
Chirakkal Mahadeva temple in Kerala, India is the 108th Shiva temple in India. The main deity in this temple is Lord Shiva and He is in Rowdra bhavam in this temple.
Shiva Temple
The Shiva temple of Aluva is one of the most famous Shiva temples in south India. Legend says, the idol (Lingam) has risen out of the sand of the river bank, naturally.
Aluva Palace
Once the summer palace of Travancore Royal family, today it's one of the largest archeological palaces in Kerala. Built in English-Travancore style, the palace offers one of the best views of river.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 7 km from Aluva.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Aluva Railway Station, about 1 km from central Aluva.
- By Road: Regular private and KSRTC buses connect this town from all parts of Kerala.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Aluva (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–31°C with about 338 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Aluva (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–30°C with about 382 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Aluva (Oct, Nov) averages 23–30°C with about 287 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Aluva (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 22–33°C with about 47 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
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History
- Summary: Aluva, formerly Alwaye, is the second largest town in Greater Kochi agglomeration and an important commercial town in Kerala. The town is famous for its festivals, large river banks and temples.
- Overview: Aluva, formerly Alwaye, is the second largest town in Greater Kochi agglomeration and an important commercial town in Kerala. The town is famous for its festivals, large river banks and temples. Many of Kochinites (people of Kochi, as popularly known) do prefer to live in Aluva, while working in Ernakulam, considering quiet cityscape, waterfront facility and presence of large commercial areas.
- Ancient History: Archaeological evidence indicates that settlements existed in Aluva as early as 250 BC.
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Significance
Aluva's culture has been influenced by the people native to it and by those attracted to it due to factors such as its proximity to the Periyar River. Several Malayalam movie songs are dedicated to the Periyar River.
Spiritual Significance
Aluva's culture has been influenced by the people native to it and by those attracted to it due to factors such as its proximity to the Periyar River. Several Malayalam movie songs are dedicated to the Periyar River.
Pilgrimage Traditions
Archaeological evidence indicates that settlements existed in Aluva as early as 250 BC. Until 1341 CE, Aluva comprised a continuous area of land spanning Kakkanad and Alangad.
Sacred Heritage
Aluva is well known for its large banks of the Periyar River. The town is divided into two halves by the river, making the commercial town towards southern side of river and residential areas towards northern side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aluva is most comfortable in December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is February (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 7 km away. The nearest railway station is Aluva Railway Station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Marthanda Varma Bridge, Aluva Mahadeva Temple, Mangalapuzha bridge, Kurumbakkavu Bhagavathy Temple Edathala, Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple and Sree Vasudevapuram Mahavishnu Temple.
A stay of 2 days covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 34°C over the year, with about 2983 mm of rain in total.
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