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Vimalagiri church at Kottayam is one of the tallest church towers in Kerala built in Gothic architectural style.
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…
The Siva Temple in Vaikom, Kottayam district of Kerala is a typical example of Kerala style of architecture.
Vadakkumnathan Temple at Thrissur, one of the oldest temples in Kerala, is famous for its Pooram festival celebrated annually in April-May.
Trikandiyur Shiva Temple is located near the town of Tirur and attracts devotees from far and wide.
Kaviyoor is situated 5km east from Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district. The Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple is of historical importance.
Karumadi Kuttan or Karumadikuttan, the statue of Lord Buddha is situated 5 km east of Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha district in Kerala.
Jew Town situated at Mattancherry in Fort Kochi is famous for its antique shopping avenues
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…
The Old Seminary, Marthoma Seminary and Vadavathoor Seminary proclaim Syrian and Roman Christian traditions.
Erumeli in Kottayam district, Kerala is the entrance point to the prominent pilgrim centre, Sabarimala, the abode of Lord Ayyappa.
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…
Believed to have been constructed in 1400 CE, Mala Synagogue in Thrissur district is one of the oldest synagogues in India
Manarcad Perunnal or Ettunoyambu is the annual feast of St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Cathedral at Manarcad in Kottayam district.
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…
Suryanarayana Temple at Kadiroor is situated at Kannur in Kerala.
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…
Annamalai Temple in Karikodu, Idukki is an old temple dedicated to lord Siva.
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…
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple located near Harippad in Alappuzha district of Kerala is a serpent shrine under the patronage of a brahmin family.
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. Mary's Forane Church at Athirampuzha in Kottayam is unique as it shows Jesus Christ without a single wound.
St. Mary's Church or St. Mary's Jacobic Syrian Cathedral, Manarcad is one of the most important churches of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Christians.
St. Mary's Church, Kuravilangad is situated in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
St. Mary's Church at Kudamaloor was built by Chempakasseri Maharajah and the ritual offering here is a traditional water bag and rope.
St. Mary's Church at Bharananganam where the mortal remains of the Blessed Alphonsa are entombed at this church which is now a famous pilgrim centre.
St. George's Church at Puthupalli is a church built by Thekkumkoor Rajas and is situated at Kottayam, Kerala, India.
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.
Sampaloor near Chalakudy River, Thrissur district of Kerala is known as the Goa of Kerala and is the centre of Jesuits.
The Parumala Church located 10 km from Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is a famous devotional centre for Christians.
Located close to the beach road, Mother of God Church in Kozhikode district of Kerala is the headquarters of Roman Catholic Congregation in Malabar.
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…
Malayattoor Church is a famous Christian pilgrim centre located 47 km from Kochi in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has its headquarters at Devalokam in Kottayam.
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…
The CSI Cathedral Church at Kottayam, built over 175 years ago, is a monument from the British Era.
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.
Aruvithura Church or St.George's Forane Church in Kottayam is believed to be one of the seven churches established by St. Thomas.
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.
Mishkal Masjid is one of the oldest mosques situated in Kuttichira, Kozhikode district of Kerala.
The Juma Masjid in Thazhathangadi near Kottayam district of Kerala is an ancient mosque on the banks of Meenachil River.
CheramanJuma Masjid is the first mosque to be built in India. It is a popular pilgrim centre in Kodungalloor, Thrissur district of Kerala.
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.
Odathil Palli is a 500 year mosque built by an Arab merchant in a typical Hindu temple style. It is located in Thalasserry, Kannur district in Kerala.
Malik Deenar Mosque, a well known muslim pilgrim centre is located at Thalankara in Kasaragod district of Kerala.
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.
Thodikkulam Siva temple at Kannavam, situated near Thalassery on the way to Mananthavadi, Kannur district, north Kerala is a prominent pilgrim centre.
Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple is situated in Palakkad.
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple at Angadipuram, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an important pilgrim centre in Malappuram.
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 Rock Cut Cave Temple in Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala.
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…
Thali temple is a pilgrim centre situated at Perinthalmanna on the way to Malappuram in Kerala, India.
Tali temple, situated in Kozhikode, is famous for its annual cultural and intellectual event, Revathy Pattathanam.
Sree Vallabha Temple in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is a 400-year-old temple on the banks of the River Manimala.
Payyannur Subramania Temple is a famous shrine is located in Kannur district, Kerala.
Sree Subramanya Swamy Temple in Perunna, Kottayam district of Kerala is known for the Pallivetta festival.
Dedicated to Sree Rama, this is one of the most important shrines in Kannur district, Kerala.
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…
Situated in Kazhakuttom, Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, the Sree Mahadeva Temple is believed to date back to the 14th century.
Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Kirathaparvathi, is one of the major pilgrim centres worshiped in Kerala. Situated in Malappuram district, Poo…
The temple dedicated to Lord Raja Rajeswara (Lord Siva), is located 21 km away from Kannur district of Kerala.
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…
Sri Parasurama Temple located in Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram district is well known as the venue for ancestor worship.
Parassinikadavu Sri Muthappan Temple is a famous shrine dedicated to Lord Siva. It is located in Kannur district of Kerala
Panachikkad Saraswathi Temple in Kottayam district of Kerala is a famous shrine popularly known as the Mookambika of the south.
Ongallur Taliyil Shiva Temple, situated near Pattambi in Palakkad has some of the most intricate laterite sculptures in Kerala.
Mangala Devi Temple is apopular temple located 11 km from Thekkady, Idukki district of Kerala. The chitra pournami festival held here is famous.
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…
Located eight km northeast of Kasaragod, on the banks of the Madhuvahini River is the Madhur Temple dedicated to Lord Ganapathy.
Lokanarkavu Temple in Kozhikode district, Kerala is a famous shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Kodumon, located 11 km from Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, is known for the temple which is believed to cure spider poisoning.
Kaviyoor is situated 5km east from Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district. The Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple is of historical importance.
Kalkulathukavu temple located at Vazhappalli in Changanassery, Kottayam district of Kerala is famous for its Mudiyeduppu utsavam (festival).
Janardhana Swamy Temple, an ancient shrine which dates back to the 12th century is situated in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.
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…
There are two Jain temples located on the trikkovil lane, Koazhikode district, Kerala.
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…
Dharmasastha Temple at Pakkil in Kottayam is famous the annual festival of Sankranti Vanibham held in the Malayalam month of Midhunam.
Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple known for its Kettukazcha festival is located in Mavelikkara, Alappuzha district of Kerala.
Cheriazheekal Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu and lord Siva is situated in Karunagappally, Kollam district of Kerala.
Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, near Thiruvalla, in Alappuzha is famed for its ThripoothaArattu festival.
Ananthapura Lake Temple is a 9th century temple situated 30 km from Bekal in Kasaragod district. It is the only lake temple in the State.
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…
Guruvayoor is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers situated at Thrissur in Kerala
Duryodhana Temple at Malanada in Kollam district of Kerala is dedicated to the antagonist in the epic Mahabharata.
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.…
Kulathupuzha is a scenic village located in Kollam district of Kerala. A temple dedicated to Lord Sastha is the major attraction in this village.
Ochira Temple situated on the way from Kollam to Alappuzha is a popular shrine where Parabrahmam or the universal consciousness is worshipped.
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…
Pattumala at Peermede in Idukki district of Kerala is known for its lofty peaks, little streams and tea plantations.
Pandalam is a holy town located near Chengannur in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
Anandashram, situated 15 km from Bekal in Kasaragod, is an internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by Swami Ramdas.
The Mattancherry Synagogue at Fort Kochi is about 10 km from Ernakulam Town in Kerala.
Situated in Kottayam district, the Surya Temple is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Aditya, the Sun God.
Kaladi, located 10 km from Aluva in Ernakulam district of Kerala, is the birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya, the great Advaita philosopher.
Mata Amritanandamayi Math is the ashram in Amritapuri of the world-renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.
St. Joseph's Monastery at Mannanam is a church built by the blessed Father Chavara Kuriakose Elias in Kottayam, Kerala.
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…
The St. Mary's Forane Church is one of the most popular churches in Malabar. The church is located at Taliparamba in Kannur district.
St Mary's Forane Church in Kanjoor, near Aluva in Ernakulam is a thousand years old church located on the banks of River Periyar.
One of the popular shrines dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya at Kodumthara in Pathanamthitta.
Puthenpalli in Erattupetta, Kottayam district of Kerala is famous for its Chandanakudam festival.
Pishakarikavu is a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. It is located in Kozhikode district, Kerala.
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).
Chavara Bhavan is the ancestral home of the blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It is located around 6 km from Alappuzha district of Kerala.
Iringole Bhagavathy Temple in Perumbavoor is situated in the midst of dense forests.
Thiruvalathoor is ancient temple at Palakkad has some fine wood work and stone sculptures.
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.
St. John's Cathedral, Thiruvalla is a new cathedral that looks like a temple and can accommodate 2,000 people has no pews.
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.
The Bishop's House situated at Fort Kochi was once the residence of the Portuguese Governor.
Pallipurathukavu is a famous shrine located to the south of Kottayam district, Kerala. The temple is famous for its special rituals.
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.
The Bathery Temple in Sulthan Bathery is one of the most important among the many Jain Temples in Kerala.
Nilackal is a popular place located 5 km from Plappally, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
St. Mary's Church, Bharananganam is a scared place where the mortal remains of St. Alphonsa are entombed.
Situated near Kozhencherry, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, Maramon is the venue of a mammoth religious convention of Christians from all over the world.
Kurisumala is a renowned Christian pilgrim centre located 3 km from Vazhikkadavu in Kottayam district of Kerala.
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…
Cherukolpuzha in Pathanamthitta distrcit of Kerala is known for the annual religious convention of Hindus.
Chendamangalam is a historical place situated in Ernakulam district of Keral. It is an ideal example of ancient Indian tradition of peaceful co-existence.
Sree Mahalingeswara Temple, Adoor, dedicated to Lord Shiva is in Kasaragod.
Pamba is the main halting point for the pilgrims on their way to Sabarimala. It is located in Pathanamthitta district.
Kottarakkara Ganapathy temple in Kollam.
The Thiruvambady Temple in the Thrissur district is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is one of the major participants of the Thrissur Pooram.
Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple, situated near the Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur, is one of the largest Devi temples in Kerala.
A famous pilgrim centre, Thirunelly temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is located in Mananthavady in Wayanad.
Garuda Temple at Triprangode is the only temple in India dedicated to Vishnu’s carrier, Garuda.
Karunamoorthy, a Tavil artiste of Kerala.
Muthante Nada Mahadeva temple in Kumarakom, Kerala, India has three deities- Lord Shiva, Muthan Vallyachan and Bhadra.
Puthiyakavu Devi temple in Kumarakom is noted for its two rituals that are part of the festival are the Kalamezhuthu and Kalampooja.
Thekkumkara Sree Ardhanariswara Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi at Thekkumkara in Kumarakom. Ottan Thullal, Kurathiyattam and Thudi Thullal…
Nashnanthara Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Pannikkodu Parvathipuram Temple, Vadakkumkara Devi Temple, Vachaparambil Durga Devi Temple, Kuzhuveliparambu Anna Poorneswari Temple…
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…
Sree Narasimha Swamy Temple at Ayamanam in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Pandavam Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at Ayamanam in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
St. George Jacobite Syrian Church at Kallumkathara, Ayamanam in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Places of worship in Kudamaloor, Kottayam Kerala, India.
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.
Valiapally, or the St. Maryââ¬â¢s Knanaya Church in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Cheriyapally or the St. Maryââ¬â¢s Orthodox Church in Kottayam, Kerala, India.
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…
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…
Mount Carmel Church at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
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…
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…
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…
This page includes details about the pilgrim centres in Varkala.
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…
The festival of Navaratri (nava means nine and ratri means night) is celebrated in different parts of India.
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,…
