Spiritual & Devotional Events in Kochi

Kochi's places of worship reflect centuries of arrivals by sea. The Ernakulam Shiva Temple in the city centre, Sree Poornathrayeesa in Tripunithura, the Vamana temple at Thrikkakara and the Bhagavathy temple at Chottanikkara anchor the Hindu calendar, with the vigil of Aluva Sivarathri falling on Saturday 6 March 2027. The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and St Francis Church in Fort Kochi, the basilica at Vallarpadam and St George Forane Church at Edappally draw pilgrims at Christmas, Easter, on 28 March 2027, and on feast days. Mattancherry holds the Paradesi Synagogue, a Jain temple and old mosques within a few streets. Listings also carry bhajan sandhyas, devotional concerts, satsangs and meditation sessions in halls and hotels. Dress modestly, and check entry rules at temples before you go.