Temples

Attukal Bhagavathy temple is located in Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. She is the mother of supreme power. Among all the ancient temples of South India, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, has a very special position. Also known as “the Sabarimala of Women '', this temple attracts the biggest set of women devotees for the annual Attukal Pongala festival. Attukal Pongala reached the Guinness Book of World Records, when 15 Lakhs

Achankovil is a small village in the deep western ghat forests of Kerala, in Pathanapuram tehsil of Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala and is known for its amazing natural beauty and the famous Achankovil temple. The river which originates from this particular area , village and the temple is named after Achan Kovil which means the shrine of Achan or the supreme deity . While the temple and the village is in Kollam district a major portion of the river falls in Pathanamthitta.

A rare entity among the temple architecture of Kerala, cave temples are few and arouse great curiosity. Kottukkal cave temple, also known as Kal-tri-kovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated in the village of Kottukkal, near Anchal, Kollam district, Kerala. The name Kothu-kkal (which means Kothiya Kallu- carved rock) is a reference to a rock cut shrine. The main deity, Lord Ganapathy is placed in between the two

Jatayu Earth Centre is the world’s largest bird sculpture . The statue symbolizes Women Safety and Honour and relates to the incident of Seeta-apaharanam (Abduction of Sita). It is believed that Jatayu fell on the rocks in Chadayamangalam after his wings were clipped by Ravana while he tried to save Seeta from being abducted. Designed by Rajiv Anchal, It is the first PPP tourism initiative in the state of Kerala under the BOT model.

Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple situated in Kerala dedicated Lord Krishna an incarnation of Lord Vishnu called as Lord Parthasarathy. This is one of the popular temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna got his name Parthasarathy as he played the role of Arjuna’s Charioteer in the epic Mahabharata. One can easily reach this temple to benet blessings from the Lord.

Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple, located 30 km southeast of Alappuzha, has a rich 3000 year old history associated with it. It is open to people of all faiths and attracts believers from across the State. The Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped here. The famous rivers Pamba and Manimala flow on both sides of the temple.

The Kaviyoor Thrikkakkudi Cave Temple, popularly known as the Rock Cut Cave Temple is an ancient temple carved on a massive rock located at Kaviyoor near Thiruvalla in the Pathanamthitta district. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is also of archaeological importance because of its close similarity to the Pallava style of architecture.

The Palliyara Sree Bhagavathy Temple, renowned to the devotees as the Chilanthi Ambalam (place of worship dedicated to sanctified or deified spiders) is a sacred temple of worship for those ailing and suffering from spider poison or toxins. Located about 10 KM away from Adoor and 11 km from Pathanamthitta, the temple is located in the backdrop of the Sakthibhadra Samskarika Kendram Complex. It is believed to be only one of its kinds in India which attracts thousands of devotees from far and near

Malayalapuzha Bhagavathy Temple is an ancient temple in South Kerala. Dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, this temple is located at Malayalapuzha almost 8 kilometers away from Pathanamthitta Town. This temple is believed to be built more than 1000 years ago.

The Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, is one of the oldest temples in the state of Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to the Mother Goddess who is worshipped here in her three major incarnations of Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Durga. Goddess Saraswathi is offered prayers in the morning, Lakshmi in the noon and Durga in the evening. The idol of the goddess is a self-manifested one which is formed out of a laterite known as Rudraksha Shila. As the goddess is worshipped in her three forms, the decorations

Kurumbakavu Bhagavathi Temple, popularly known as Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple is located about 1.5 km southeast of the Kodungallur bus stand. It is assumed that the placement of the idol of Kannaki was done about 1800 years ago by Cheran Chenkuttuvan of the Chera dynasty. The presiding deity of the temple is Bhadrakali (Goddess Kali). The shrine is crowded on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and is busy during the Sabarimala season as well.

An architectural marvel in wood and stone, the Vadakkumnathan Temple, one of the oldest in the state, stands tall right at the heart of Thrissur, in a nine-acre walled patch of green. This centuries-old temple which is a classic example of Kerala's rich cultural heritage has sent flutters in the international circuit by clinching the ‘Award of Excellence’ last year at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation for taking great strides in protecting its legacy in architectu

Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Thiruvambady Temple is a must-visit pilgrimage center in Kerala. One of the main attractions of this temple is that it is a participating temple of the vibrant Thrissur Pooram. In fact, Thiruvambadi Krishna Temple is almost synonymous with Thrissur Pooram for the general public. In addition to the main deity, the temple enshrined Goddess Bhagavathy also on the left side of Lord Krishna. She is also worshipped in this shrine with equal devotion. There are separate shrin

Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple is one of the largest Bagavathi temples in Kerala. Paramekkavu Bagavathitemple is located in Thrissur in Kerala, South India and is considered to be over a 1000 years old and is also one of the participating temples of the famous Thrissur Pooram festival. This ceremony has a procession of fifteen decorated elephants, who walk from Paramekkavu to the Vadakkumnathan temple, where the Pooram festival is celebrated. A large number of tourists visit this place to witness

Triprayar Sri Rama Temple is an ancient temple which is dedicated to Lord Rama and is situated in Triprayar, Thrissur. The prime deity worshipped in the temple is popularly known as Triprayarappan or Triprayar Thevar. The idol of Lord Rama can be seen here holding a conch, a disc, a garland, and a bow with his four arms. As per legends, it is believed that Lord Krishna worshipped the idol of Lord Rama. After the swargarohana of Lord Krishna, this idol was submerged in the sea and was later disco

One of the major Shiva Temples situated in Kerala, the Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple is more than 2000 years old. The capital of Cheru dynasty which ruled the place till the 13th century, this temple is believed to have been constructed by a legendary Chera King known as Cheraman Perumal.

Koodalmanikyam Temple is a Hindu temple located at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur/Trichur district of Kerala, India. Koodal Manikyam is renowned for being the only temple in India, where Bharata (one of the brothers of Lord Rama) is being worshipped. In this temple, the deity has been depicted as a sage rather than Bharata as a prince. In this temple, Bharata is called Lord Sangameshwara. Koodalmanikyam is one of those four sets of temples, which are together called ‘Nalambalam’. Each of the f

Located in the Guruvayoor town, Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrim hubs in Kerala. It is one of the most revered temples in South India where the presiding deity Lord Vishnu is worshipped in Balkrishna Avtar. Lord idol is adorned with four hands each carrying a conch, a mace, a discus and a lotus and is also known by the name of Unnikrishnan. Garlanded with the Tulasi or Basil Garland and pearl necklace, the lord appears in full radiance blessing the devotees.

Sri Viswanatha Swamy Temple, also known as the Kalpathy Temple, is one of the famous temples in Palakkad district of Kerala. Locally known as Dakshina Kashi and Kundukovil, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva is worshipped here in the form of Lord Viswanatha Swamy and Parvati is worshipped as Vishalakshi.

The Thiruvalathur Randu Moorthy temple is popular for its grand architecture and sculptures, which are believed to be very old and have been discovered by Parsurama, situated near Ottapalam, Palakkad. This beautiful temple is dedicated to two goddesses — the passionate Mahishasura Mardini and the peaceful Annapurnneswari. It is spread over a large area and is protected by huge stone walls, with four main entrances facing North, South, East, and West.

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple is located in Alathiyur, near Tirur, Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sree Rama, his brother Bharatha and Lord Hanuman. According to the history, the temple is very ancient and the deity of Hanuman present in the temple was installed 3000 years ago by Sage Vasishtha, one of the Saptarishis, the seven great sages of Hindu Mythology.

Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple is a well known temple in Kerala where Goddess Durga is devoted in the Parashakthi form. Located in the Malappuram district, this temple has no idol to worship. According to legends, Devi Durga disappeared into a hole after showing her presence and aura to Adi Sankaracharya. Poojas are performed at this hole which is around 6 cm in diameter. Poomoodal is the main offering of this temple and so devotees bring Techchi (Ixora Indica) flowers for performing this rit

Nilambur Kovilakam is the royal residence of Nilambur royal family, the erstwhile local rulers of this region that was known as Eranad. Situated 30 km from Malappuram, this architectural marvel has been lauded by many across the globe. Built in the traditional Kerala architecture the palace is situated at the foot of the Western Ghats along the banks of the river Chaliyar.

This unique temple located in Angadipuram in Malappuram district, is famous for its Mangalya Pooja, an offering done to get rid of all the problems related to marriage. The prime deity of the temple is Thirumandham Kunnil Amma who was the official Goddess of the feudal kings of that region during the Middle Age. The major deities here include Lord Shiva, Parvathi, Ganapathy and Bhadrakali. The legend behind the existence of this temple is interesting.

Thirunavaya Temple, also known as Thirunavaya Nava Mukunda Kshetram, is an ancient temple having great historical importance. The temple is scenically placed on the banks of river Bharathapuzha and draws devotees from all over Kerala. It is situated in a small village named Thirunavaya, a place marked in the ancient history of Kerala as the location for the most renowned Mamankam Festival.

The Bathery Jain Temple, dating back to the 13th century, is said to have been built in the prevalent architectural style of the then reigning Vijayanagar Dynasty. Tipu Sultan set up his battery at this site, and today the entirety of Sulthan Bathery is named after the same. One is immediately made aware of the sanctity and colourful past that shrouds this temple in both grandeur and mystique.

On the side of the Brahmagiri hills in Wayanad lay an ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu, the Thirunelli temple. The temple, surrounded by beautiful hills and forests, is located 32 km away from Mananthavady. The temple is also known as Sahyamala Kshetram and Kashi of South.

Kottiyoor is an ancient Hindu pilgrim center devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Kannur district, Kerala. The temple is situated on the beautiful Sahya mountain range valley and is blessed with abundant natural beauty. The Bavali river with its medicinal waters flow from the Wayanad ghats on the banks of the temple. On the northern side of the river bank, there is a small lake known as 'Thiruvanchira' and here in the midst of this lake is this temple.

In the northern tip of Kerala lies the Ananthapura Lake Temple, the only lake temple in Kerala. The rectangular lake, supplied with regular spring water, hosts this magnificent temple. It is considered the moolasthanam (original abode) of Lord Ananthapadmanabha, the deity of the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The Legend about the temple associates it with the great mystic and devotee of Lord Vishnu, Sree Vilvamangalathu Swami, who dominates the ancient spiritual lak

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is located in Ettumanoor, Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is said that the statue of the temple was donated by a Travancore Maharaja.

Panachikkad Saraswathi Temple in Kottayam district is considered so powerful a shrine that it is popularly known as the Mookambika of the South. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Saraswati (goddess of learning and the arts),