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Situated on MC Road between Ettumanoor and Vaikom in Kottayam, the Kaduthuruthi Valiya Palli was Built in 500 AD. The church has a huge cross sculpted out of a single stone at the entrance.
An old ancient mosque situated on the banks of the Meenachil River in Kottayam,Juma Masjid at Thazhathangadi is an architectural marvel. Believed to be 1000 years old, it is considered one of the oldest mosques in India. A square inner-courtyard, an exquisitely carved wooden gabled roof, a traditional bathing area and lovely latticed windows resembling […]
The Kadammanitta Devi Temple is famous for the ten-day long Patayani performances held in connection with the annual festival in April/May. Kadammanitta is famous for the Patayani performance at the Devi temple here, which is a burst of colour, energy and passionate devotion. The festival is celebrated every year from the first day of Malayalam […]
Situated 10 km away from Irinjalakuda railway station, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Bharatha, the brother of Sri Rama. It is perhaps the only temple in India with Bharatha as the deity. The colourful eleven day annual festival with a pageant of thirteen caparisoned elephants is held in April/May. The festival in this […]
Jama-at Mosque, a 600-year-old mosque, is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala and has given Ponnani the name, ‘Mecca of the East’. It is said that the mosque was designed by a Hindu carpenter for a Sufi Saint from Yemen. The carpenter had an untimely death during construction and was buried inside […]
Guruvayur is home to the historic Sree Krishna Temple, called the Dwaraka of the South. It is among the most revered and popular pilgrimage destinations in Kerala and the entire country. The central shrine is believed to have been rebuilt in 1638 C.E. The architectural style and individual elements inside the shrine are beautiful representations […]
Situated in the western suburbs of Palakkad town, not far from the railway station, the historic 32-feet long, 20-feet wide granite Jain temple displays images of the Jain Thirthankaras and Yakshinis. Located on the southern bank of the Kalapathy River, the region around the temple, known as Jainamedu or Jainimedu, is one of the few places […]
Legend has it that the Goddess Bhagavathy once took the form of a baby girl and protected Lord Krishna from his evil uncle, Kamsa. Deep in the forest now lies a temple dedicated to her, where believers pay their respects and ask the Goddess for her divine protection. Located just 2 km away from Perumbavoor […]
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, located in Kottayam district, is famous for its murals. The most famous of these beingthe painting of Nataraja (depiction of Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer) in the gopuram (ornate temple tower). The temple is also renowned for the annual Ezharaponnana (the seven-and-a-half elephants finished in gold) Ezhunallathu (procession).
Garuda Temple at Triprangode on Chamravattom Road is the only temple in India dedicated to Vishnu’s carrier, Garuda. Pilgrims en route to Sabarimala often stop at this temple. It also houses a rare shrine where Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his koorma (tortoise) avatar.