Edappally being the cultural head quarters of the city of Kochi is home to many cultural centers like Changampuzha park, Kerala History Museum and many historical monuments. The establishment of modern shopping centres like Oberon Mall and Lulu Mall have elevated the status of Edappally to the level of the main shopping hub in Kochi city. Metro Rail adds colour to this culture by gliding on wheels like a breeze. Mahaganapathy temple is one of the most important Ganapathy temples in the state visited by devotees from all over the state (Edappally Kovilakom Temple). Elangallur Swaroopam is one of the two Brahmin Royalties in Kerala known as Edappally Thampurans. The erstwhile Edappally Dynasty, which was also known as Elangallor Swaroopam ruled Edappally in the past. The most famous Mahaganapathy Temple of Edappally was constructed by Edappally Dynasty.The Edappally Dynasty has the history of elevation of a temple priest to the Royal position of a king. The founder of the Edappally Dynasty was a priest of Thrikkakara Temple, according to the historical evidences and proverbs. Another pride of Edappally is the Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram (CSK), the most renowned cultural centre in Kochi city limits. It is considered as a haven of true lovers of art, culture, and is named after Kerala’s greatest ever romantic poet, the late Changampuzha Krishna Pillai. Edappally St.George church, built in A.D 593, is one of the oldest and largest churches in India.