Category: Pilgrim Centres
In the northern tip of Kerala lies the Ananthapura Lake Temple, the only lake temple in Kerala. The rectangular lake, supplied with regular spring water, hosts this magnificent temple. It is considered the moolasthanam (original abode) of Lord Ananthapadmanabha, the deity of the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. This 9th-century temple is situated 30 km from Bekal […]
Arattupuzha is a culturally significant village located in Thrissur district of Kerala. This village, about 15 km from the town of Thrissur is renowned for the annual pooram festival called Arattupuzha Pooram held in April/May. The Sree Sastha Temple, dedicated to Sage Vasishta, which is believed to be more than 3000 years old and its […]
Annamalai Temple, situated at Karikodu in Idukki is famous for 1800-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Siva. Built in the Chola style of architecture, the temple has a window with nine lattices pointing to the Navagrahas or nine planets.
Legend has it that Hanuman, the chief deity installed at the Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, was placed by Sage Vashista (one among the authors of the Rig Veda) over 3,000 years ago. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Sree Rama and Bharatha, from the epic Ramayana. It is an ode to Hanuman’s devotion to Lord […]
Built in the typical Kerala architectural style, Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is famous all over India for the Pal Payasam, a daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. The temple is also noted for the performance of Pallipaana performed every 12 years by Velans (sorcerers). The temple also […]
Alapra is among the most beautiful villages in Kottayam district. Located near Erumeli, it is home to the mystical Alapra Thacharikkal Bhagavathi Temple. Set amidst a dense forest, it is the only place in the district where the legendary ritual art form of Padayani is performed. Majestic views, luscious waterfalls and ancient caves add to […]
Located deep in the forest, the presiding deity of Achankovil Temple in Kollam is Lord Ayyappa. It is said that the idol at the temple was consecrated by Lord Parasurama (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) himself. It is among the famous Lord Sastha temples; some of the others bring the Kulathupuzha, Aryankavu, Sabarimala, and Kanthamala temples. Believers […]
The Veli Tourist Village which lies where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea provides for unique boating and picnicking opportunities. Visitors can hire pedal boats or paddleboats as per their convenience. One can also roam the gardens and have a nice picnic or choose to employ the boats for the entire duration of the […]