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Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple in Malappuram is famous for not having an idol on its premises. Dedicated to Goddess Kirathaparvathi, ceremonies are held at a hole where she is supposed to have disappeared after appearing to Adi Sankaracharya, the 8th-century Indian philosopher and theologian. The hole is said to have been built by the arrow […]
The misty slopes of luscious Varkala are host to one of the holiest sites in God’s Own Country, the beautiful Sivagiri Mutt. These 200 acres of sanctified land is where one finds the final resting place of the legendary leader, saint and social reformer of Kerala, Sree Narayana Guru. Here also lies the headquarters of […]
Situated at Kazhakuttom in Thiruvananthapuram district, the Sree Mahadeva Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has a rich and vibrant history and is believed to date back to the 14th century. Another old temple in the district is the Mitranandapuram Temple on the outskirts of the city.
Sree Mahadeva Temple at Iranikulam is one of the ancient Lord Shiva temples in Kerala and the temple has one of the biggest double storied circular sanctums in Kerala. Situated along the southern border of Thrissur district, 7 Km south of Mala, 15 Km east of Kodungallur and 22 Km north-west of Aluva. The annual […]
Puthenpalli Juma Masjid is a famous mosque located at Erattupetta in Kottayam district of Kerala. The famous Chandanakudam is celebrated here in February/December.
Near the banks of the Chalakudy River is Sampaloor, popularly described as the Goa of Kerala due to it bearing witness to the arrival of a series of clergy. St. Francis Xavier, St. John Britto, Fr. Joseph Constantine Buski (Veeramamunivar) and Arnos Pathiri are all eminent clergymen who arrived at Sampaloor, located in the district […]
Situated near Thaliparamba Town on the National Highway, Raja Rajeswara temple is dedicated to Lord Raja Rajeswara (Lord Siva worshipped as the presiding power). An unusual custom is that women are allowed inside only after 8 pm as it is said that Lord Siva is with his wife Parvathi then and will, therefore, grant women their […]
One of the most famous pilgrim centres in India is the Sabarimala Temple. It is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914 m above sea level and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4 km). The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Sree Ayyappa. Pilgrim season […]
Pisharikavu temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. Elephant pageants during the festival season (March/April) are a special attraction.
Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti, is located 18 km east of Manjeri, on the way to Malappuram in Kerala. The three-day-long Valia Nercha feast at this 500-year-old Muslim pilgrim centre, celebrated in February/March, is a local cultural event. This mosque with its lovely white dome is unique as it embodies facets of Mughal architecture.