Kottapadi


Kottapadi is a village near Guruvayur town in the district of Thrissur, Kerala, South India. Kottapadi literally translates to Gates to Fort. Kottapadi has now gained prominence Punnathurkotta for which it has been named, which used to house elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple. Elephants that are an integral part of certain temple rituals are boarded and trained here.

History

Kottapadi being a coastal village like many other parts of Kerala has white sand and Coconut farming was a major industry and still one can see large swaths of lands with Coconut palms. Due to rapid urbanization of the Guruvayur area, most of this village has now become a small town. Kottapadi is located only 2 kilometers away from Guruvayur temple. Many tourists come here for visiting the Punnathur Kotta. There are more than 60 elephants here. These elephants belong to the Guruvayur Temple, where prominent devotees offer it to Lord Guruvayurappan. Earlier this place was the palace of a local ruler. Prominent Shiva temple at Mammiyur is located close by.
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport
Nearest Railway Stations: Guruvayur, Trichur
Nearest Major Towns: Guruvayur, Chavakkad, Kunnamkulam

Colleges in Kottapadi

Little Flower women's college, Aryabhatta women's college, Mercy college.

Temples in Kottapadi