Kallil Bhagavathi Temple

Kallil Bhagavathi Temple is a Jain temple located at Odakali, 10 kilometers away from Perumbavoor, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Kallil Temple is an important tourist destination in the Ernakulam district and is one of Kerala’s oldest ancient Jain temples. The rock cave temple attracts thousands with its devotional atmosphere, serene nature, as well as marvelous surroundings, and rocks that evoke historical truths. It is one of the Archaeological Survey of India’s protected monuments in Kerala.

Bhagavathi is enshrined in a cave at the foot of a huge rock that does not touch the ground. Measuring 75 feet long, 45 feet wide, and 25 feet high, this gigantic rock stands as a riddle to the scientific community and historians alike. The temple dates back to the 3rd century BC. This natural cave temple is considered to be one of the oldest Jain temples in Kerala. The temple is located on a hillock in the middle of a 28-acre forest area and is by the Kallil Pisharody family. The Kallil Bhagavathi Temple is carved out of a massive rock and reached via 120 stairs.

Kallil Temple is an ideal destination for those who are looking for a place to relax amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life. The stone hill on which the temple is located and the surrounding areas are blessed with natural beauty. The temple is easily accessible from Pulluvazhi and Keezhillam on the MC road and from Kuruppadi and Odaikkali on the Aluva-Munnar road.