Tour to Ochira

Tour to Ochira

Introduction:

Ochira is a small town in the district of Kerala which is an important center of pilgrimage. A tour to Ochira will acquaint with the small town of Kollam which is famous as a pilgrim center. Visited by a number of tourists this place is called the Dakshina Kashi of the south. Situated on the border of Kollam and Alapuzha districts, Ochira is a simple little town which gives a kaleidoscopic picture of the Dravidian traditions and their rich cultural heritage.

Location of Ochira:

Ochira is located 34km away from Kollam.

Nearest Airport to Ochira: Trivandrum Airport is the nearest which is 105kms away.

Nearest Railway Station: Ochira has its own railway station linked to various parts of the country.

Best Time to Visit: The Best Time to Visit Ochira is from March to October.

History:

Ochira is a town which is famous for the Ochira Temple. The Ochira Temple has a unique way of worship where there are no idols or deities. The concept revolves around Parabrahmam. Devotees of different caste and religion visit this temple to worship the universal power. The Temple also gets the name Dakshina Kashi for the image of bulls in the temple.