Vettakkorumakan temple at Nilambur is famous for the six-day festival called the Nilambur Pattu Utsavam held here and it features singing of hymns by the members of the r…
Varakkal Devi Temple at Kozhikode in Kerala is considered to be the 108th and the last Devi Temple built by Sree Parasurama. The important festival held here is the Vavu…
Kalvary Mount , a popular Christian pilgrimage centre and a picnic spot famous for trekking in Idukki. The place also offers an aerial view of the Idukki Reservoir and it…
Orthodox Theological Seminary, known in annals as pazhaya (old) Seminary or Kottayam / Syrian College, which is unique in many ways. Two hundred years of knowledge and wi…
Azhimala Shiva Temple situated in Vizhinjam is one of the most popular pilgrim centres in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is noted for its 58-ft-tall statue of Lord Shiva…
Ariyannur Temple is a popular pilgrim center dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Thrissur. The village of Ariyannur is a megalithic site with huge umbrella-like stones ( Topikka…
Situated 10 km away from Irinjalakuda railway station in Thrissur district, Kerala, Koodal Manikyam is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Bharatha, the brother of Sri Ra…
The Holy Cross Chruch in Mapranam, Thrissur district of Kerala is one the few churches in Asia which has received the relic of the Holy Cross, part of the Holy blood of J…
St. Thomas Church, also known as Marthoma Pontifical shrine is a major pilgrim centre located on the banks of the River Periyar in the village of Azhikode in Kerala.
St. Mary's Orthodox Church at Kallada in Kollam, Kerala is known for a beam of wood which has a Muslim crescent, a Hindu symbol and the sign of the cross on it.
St. Mary's Orthodox Church, popularly known as Cheriapalli has been built in 1579 by Thekkumkoor Maharajah. Situated in Kottayam the walls of the church are adorned with…
St. Mary's Forane Church at Koratty also known as Church of Koratty Muthy is situated in Thrissur, Kerala. An important offering of this church is the poovankula or bunch…
St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala is one of the oldest churches. Originally built of timber, it was later reconstructed in stone masonry.
Manjinikara Dayara Church, situated near Omallur, in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, is a popular pilgrim centre where the mortal remains of Mar Ignatius Elias 3rd is…
Edathua Church is situated in Alappuzha and dedicated to St. George. It is believed that prayers and offerings at this church help to heal mental disorders and other ailm…
Champakulam church is one of the oldest churches situated in Alappuzha district, Kerala. The annual feast at this church falls on the 3rd Sunday of October every year.
Arthunkal Church is a famous pilgrim centre in Alappuzha district of Kerala. The church is famous for its annual Perunnal celebrated in January every year.
Pazhayangadi Mosque is located 18 km east of Majeri, on the way to Malappuram district, Kerala. The three day long Valia Nercha feast is the major attraction here.
The Jama-at Mosque at Malappuram is a 600-year-old mosque is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala and has given Ponnani the name of Mecca of the East.
Trichambaram Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is situated in Kannur and the Lord here is in Raudra bhavam or angry after killing the demong king Kamsan.
Thekkekudi Cave Temple at Pathanamthitta built in the Pallava style of architecture, the carvings in the temple are believed to be the earliest specimens of stone sculptu…
The Cave Temple, a rare entity among the temple architecture of Kerala, there is one at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district. The temple is known as Kottukal Kal Thrikovil…
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram district is one of the oldest and famous shrines in Kerala. The temple is noted for its mural paintings and stone carvi…
Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Kirathaparvathi, is one of the major pilgrim centres worshiped in Kerala. Situated in Malappuram district, Poo…
Peralassery Subramania Temple is located 14 km from Kannur, Kerala. It is believed to be where Rama and Lakshmana halted on their way to Sri Lanka to rescue Sita accordin…
Malayalapuzha, located 8 km from Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is famed for its Bhagavathy Temple which is believed to grant boons to devotees and help them realise t…
Jainamedu or Jainimedu Jain temples is one the main centres of Jainisim in Kerala. Located on the southern banks of Kalpathy River, the temple is an important pilgrim cen…
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, located 11 km from Kottayam, is a famous temple known especially for its mural paintings. The 'ezharaponnana ezhunnallathu' is a major festiva…
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple in Alappuzha district is built in Kerala style of architecture. It is famous for offering of Palpayasam, the daily offering of deliciousl…
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in India. This heritage edifice of Kerala is also one of the finest and imposing churches in Ind…
Sabarimala, one of the most famous pilgrim centres in India is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats. It is located 72 km from Pathanamthitta town in Keral…
Thirunavaya situated on the banks of the River Bharathapuzha, this was one of the venues for Mamangam, a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala, held once every 12 years.…
Sivagiri Mutt, the final resting place of the great saint and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru is located in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.
Kodungalloor, situated on the west coast of Kerala, is 35 km south of Thrissur district. Once a great port of the Chera rulers of Tamil Nadu, Kodugalloor was initially kn…
Varkala, lying on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district is a calm and quiet hamlet. Apart from the beach, the mineral water springs, the Sivagiri Mutt, the Janardh…
Mamburam, a place in Malappuram district of Kerala, is famed for its shrine and mausoleum of the Thangals (the religious leaders of the Malabar Muslims).
Thenari is believed that the waters of this natural spring, located in front of the old Sree Rama Temple here, is as sacred as the waters of the Ganges.
Kaduthuruthi Valiapalli is a famous church located on MC Road in Kottayam district, Kerala. The church has a huge cross sculpted out of a single stone at the entrance.
Vasco da Gama Square at Kochi is an ideal place to watch fishermen using Chinese fishing nets and is a narrow promenade along the beach at Ernakulam in Kerala, India.
Niranam at Thiruvalla is in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The famous church here is believed to be among one of the seven-and-a-half churches originally established by…
Manjeswaram is a coastal village in Kasaragod district of Kerala. A number of temples and fifteen mosques make this cashew growing town a prominent pilgrim centre.
Situated near Kozhencherry, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, Maramon is the venue of a mammoth religious convention of Christians from all over the world.
Kadamanitta is a village in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. This place is famous for the ten day long Patayani performances held in connection with the annual festival…
Chendamangalam is a historical place situated in Ernakulam district of Keral. It is an ideal example of ancient Indian tradition of peaceful co-existence.
Mangaladevi Temple is a 1000-year-old temple inside the dense forests of the Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to the de…
Thazhathangadi Juma Masjid in Kottayam Kerala, India. It is believed that Habib Dinar, son of Malik Dinar who introduced Kerala to Islam, constructed the masjid.
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple in Kottayam is noted for the traditional Kerala architecture of the temple attracts a lot of visitors. The koothambalam, the traditional thea…
Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Temple is situated at Manthara in Varkala. The presiding deity is Lord Krishna. The temple is known for several vibrant festivals and folk arts…
The idea of Sivagiri pilgrimage, known as Sivagiri Theerthadanam in Malayalam, was put forward by Sree Narayana Guru’s followers, Vallabhasseri Govindan Vaidyar an…
Sivagiri Mutt is one of the most popular pilgrim destinations of Kerala and is situated about 3 km from Varkala town. The renowned social reformer and sage Sree Narayana…
Papanasam is one of the main beaches in Varkala which has a religious significance. It is believed that a dip in the waters here will wash away all the sins (papam) and h…
The second great annual festival in the temple of Sarkara Devi is the Meenabharani. The festival and the associated rituals were elaborated during the reign of king Dharm…
The Sarkara Devi Temple acquired the present fame and popularity with the introduction of Kaliyoot by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the Travancore sovereign, in 1748.…
Sarkara Devi temple at Chirayinkeezhu near Varkala is one of the major pilgrim destinations in south India. It is situated south of the Chirayinkeezhu Taluk. The main dei…
Arattu festival in Janardhana temple flaunts the rich and vibrant colour of this place. This Arattu Festival commences with Kodiyettu (Flag Hoisting) on Karthika day and…
Several myths, legends and stories are associated with the origin and history of the temple. Most popular among them is the story related to Lord Brahma and Sage Narada.…
One of the ancient temples in Kerala, the Janardhana temple is a major pilgrim spot in Varkala. The temple, which has a history of some 2000 years, is located on a steep…
Sabarimala, Lord Ayyappa temple and Mangladevi temple are the two ancient temples located in and near Periyar Tiger Reserve and sanctuary at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, I…
Thekkumkara Sree Ardhanariswara Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi at Thekkumkara in Kumarakom. Ottan Thullal, Kurathiyattam and Thudi Thullal…
Sarpakavus - groves specially meant for snakes - had been, for ages, an integral part of most traditional dwellings of Kerala. Hinduism reveres snakes and so it was custo…
Chellarkovil, a small village near Kumily for its cascading waterfalls at Idukki, Kerala, India. Treetop huts have been built in the village as part of the eco-tourism pr…
Chathurmugha Basti, located in Manjeshwaram Taluk, Kasaragod, is a centuries-old Jain temple known for its unique four-faced statue of Lord Brahma and stunning architectu…
A sacred place coupled with natural beauty, Kaladi in Ernakulam district is the birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya, the great Advaita philosopher of the 8th century
Beemapally Dargah Shereef in Thiruvananthapuram celebrates the annual Uroos festival popularly known as Chandanakudam Mahotsavam. The event begins on Jama dul Akbar of th…
The annual festival of St. Andrew's Church, Arthunkal, Alappuzha, is the much revered Arthunkal Perunnal. It is believed that St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal, was origin…
Beemapally Dargah Shereef in Thiruvananthapuram celebrates the annual Uroos festival popularly known as Chandanakudam Mahotsavam. The event begins on Jama dul Akbar of th…
The hills of Rayiranellur near Pattambi, Palakkad is an enigma to any traveller. At Rayiranellur Mala, a 500 m hill, myth meets history. Shrouded in mysticism, this is wh…
Kavu is a unique and ancient ecological haven common to the land of Kerala which is deemed sacred in the culture and tradition of this land. It is home to numerous herbs,…
