Temples In Kerala
The small state of Kerala which represents just
1% of the land mass is considered to be one of India's most beautiful state.
It is a very rural state with most of the population living in villages but
is culturally and scenically diverse. Kerala has two national parks ten wildlife
sanctuaries and two bird sanctuaries.
Famous Temples in Kerala :
Trichur Guruvayoor Temple :
Guruvayoor Temple of Thrissur is a very important and famous pilgrimage. The
temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Lord Krishna an avatar
of Lord Vishnu. The town where this temple is located is known by the name of
Thrissur Guruvayoor.
Sabarimala Temple In Pathanamthitta :
Sabarimala (72 Km from Pathanamthitta) is a famous pilgrimage centre in Kerala.
There is a shrine dedicated to Sri Ayyappan at Sabarimala high up in the Sahyadhri
Mountains at an altitude of 914 m above sea level. Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha
Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples.
Sivagiri Temple In Thiruvananthapuram :
The 'Sivagiri Mutt' is andAshram’ founded by the great Hindu reformer
and philosopher Sree Naravana Guru. Even decades after the Guru breathed his
last here in 1928 AD, his 'Samadhi' (restling place) continues to be thronged
by thousands every year.
Ettumanoor Temple In Kottayam :
The temple at Ettumanoor located in Kottayam situated in Kerala, South India
is richly provided with a plethora of mural paintings and sculptures which
depict scenes from Ramayana, Bhagwata and other tales from Hindu Mythology.
Mannarshala Temple In Alappuzha :
The Mannarshala Temple is about 32 km from Alappuzha and an important center
of serpent worship in Kerala. On the occasion of Ayilyam (in the months of
September and October), thousands gather to worship the serpent god.
Thirunavaya Temple Of Malappuram :
Thiruvanaya Navamukunda Temple, near Ponnani in Malappuram district is situated
on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha.
Ambalapuzha Temple In Alappuzha :
Ambalapuzha Temple constructed in the typical Kerala architectural style the
temple is famous all over India and is renowned for the Palpayasam the daily
offering of sweet milk porridge.
Kottayam Vaikom Temple :
The Vaikom Mahadevar temple is one of the most celebrated Shiva temples in
South India. Vaikom is located at a distance of 33km south of Ernakulam and
40 km north of Kottayam on the railroad between Ernakulam and Tiruvanandapuram.
Oachira Temple In Kollam :
Oachira is unique place of worship with neither a structure to house an idol
nor an idol around which temples are usually built.
Thirunelli Temple In Wayanad :
Thirunelli temple is situated in North Wayanad about 30 km away from Mananthavady.
Its a place of tourist attraction for a long time. Its a place of charming
silent beauty.
Chottanikkara Temple In Ernakulam :
Chottanikkara temple islocated near Ernakulam enshrines Bhagawati the mother
Goddess, one of the most popular deities in Kerala. Enroute is the Poornatrayesa
temple at Tripunittura.
Lokanarkavu Temple In Kozhikode :
Lokanarkavu temple is located 5 kms from Vadakara Kozhikode district. This
temple is frequently alluded to in the northern ballads or the 'Vadakkanpattu'of
Kerala.
Thali Temple In Kozhikode :
Thali Temple located downtown is an important temple of the erstwhile Zamorin
Kingdom of Kozhikode.