Category: Pilgrim Centres
Madiyankulam Durga Temple, a Bhadrakali Temple, situated at Kanhangad in Hosdurg is famed for its Bhutha dance (pootham) performed in connection with the annual festivals in May/June and December/January.
Located about 3 km from Vazhikkadavu in Kottayam, Kurisumala is this renowned Christian pilgrim centre where hundreds of devotees from far and near converge during the holy week and after, to climb the hill in faith, carrying small wooden crosses. The peaceful Monastry at the top of the hill, the silence of the hills, the […]
In Kozhikode district, there stands a temple associated with the valiant heroes and heroines of the Vadakkanpattu or northern ballads of yore. A unique blend of arresting simplicity and unyielding tradition, the Lokanarkavu temple’s legendary aura permeates every nook and cranny. Art lovers rave about the candid murals and carvings found here. Located near Vadakara, […]
Kulathupuzha is a scenic village located in Kollam district of Kerala. Situated on a forest range on the Thiruvananthapuram – Shenkottai road, Kulathupuzha is renowned for its Sastha Temple. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April/May is the most important festival of the region. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Kulathupuzha, which makes the destination easily […]
The Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is a famous temple situated in Kollam district and serves as a halting point for devotees heading to Sabarimala from Thiruvananthapuram.
An ancient temple of immense historical value, Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva Temple or Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple is preserved as a monument by the Archaeological Department. On the banks of the river Manimala is the Kaviyoor region, famous for its temples, where this iconic shrine is situated. Historians date this temple to a period as early as the […]
The Palliyara Sree Bhagavathy Temple, renowned to the devotees as the Chilanthi Ambalam (place of worship dedicated to sanctified or deified spider) 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 […]
Small crowds can be seen making their way throughout the year to a site located about 5 km east of Ambalappuzha in Alappuzha district. The destination is the Karumadi Kuttan, a renowned Buddhist pilgrim centre, wherein lies a special Buddha statue that dates back to the 11th century. Made of solid black granite, the entire […]
Kaladi in Ernakulam district is the birth place of the great humanitarian and philosopher, Adi Sankaracharya. The place is blessed with many important temples, including shrines dedicated to Sri Sankara, Sarada Devi, Sri Krishna and Sri Ramakrishna. Festival celebrations here are solemn events that attract believers in large numbers. It is believed that the Sankaracharya […]
Kalkulathukavu Devi temple is famous for its Mudiyeduppu utsavam (festival) celebrated once in 12 years and the rare art forms connected with the festival. The procession carrying madhu (honey), kulavazha (plantain tree with the fruit), bhairavi purapadu and darika vadha purappadu etc. is a grand affair here.