The Marayikkodu Sree Indilayappan Kshethram is a 1500-year-old Hindu temple. It is located in Karickom, 5 km from Kottarakara. Non-Hindus are allowed to visit the temple.
| Pooja Name | Timings |
|---|---|
| Ganapathy Homam | 5:30 AM |
| Usha Pooja | 6:30 AM |
| Deeparadhana | 6:00 PM |
| Athazha Pooja | 7:30 PM |
Marayikkodu is well-connected by road to major towns in Kerala. State Transport Buses and private taxis operate regularly from nearby towns like Nedumangad and Trivandrum.
Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central and Varkala Railway Station. From these stations, buses or taxis are available to Marayikkodu.
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Marayikkodu via connecting cities like Nedumangad.
October to March is the best time to visit. Avoid the monsoon season (June to September) due to landslides and heavy rainfall. Summers can be humid, but mornings are pleasant for temple visits.