Kerala is blessed with a plethora of temples around every corner and
you will find varied cultures
as well as different religious localities.
Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the most popular temples in Kerala which is known worldwide for its architectural superiority. This temple is situated in Thiruvananthapuram and is dedicated to God Vishnu. It is constructed in Dravidian style in the 8th century.
Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple, located at Ambalapuzha in Kerala is one of the popular temples of the state. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and an idol of Krishna as a child resides in the temple. It is believed that Guru Vayoorappan visits the temple at the time of prayers or serving Palpayasam.
One of the most popular temples of Kerala is Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa, located at a hill top of the Western Ghats, in the Pathnamthitta district, near Periyar Tiger Reserve is a notable pilgrim temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, which is surrounded by mountains and thick forest.
Guruvayoor Sri Krishna is one of the most religious temples, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The idol has been carved out with Patalanjana stone is definitely known for its medicinal values. The temple is popular for witnessing several rice feeding ceremonies
Sree Parassinikadavu Muthappan is a beautiful temple with exquisite architecture is located on the banks of the river Valapattanam and is dedicated to Lord Muthappan. Visitors offer alcohol and liquor bottles to Lord Muthappan. This temple allows entry of people from all caste and religion that makes it unique.
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple located 2km away from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, is another popular place of worship in the South Indian state of Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to the incarnation of Goddess Parvati or Goddess Kannaki. She is considered to be the Supreme Mother of all the living beings.
The Malliyoor Sree MahaGanapathy Temple in Kottayam district, Kerala is the sacred abode of the all - encompassing divine presence of Lord Ganesha and also a coveted destination of lakhs of pilgrims from all over India. He is Parabrahma incarnate, the God of Wisdom and Learning.
Chottanikara Devi is a popular temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati. It is considered that the goddess removes all the mental disorders and illnesses, providing peace to the devotees. It is only 17 km from Ernakulum, having all the stuff to keep travelers mesmerized.
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu temple at Kodungallur, Thrissur district, Kerala state, India. The idol of the goddess Bhadrakali (popularly known as "Kodungallur Amma") in the temple is unique as it has eight hands with various attributes.One is holding the head of an Asura, another a sword, next an anklet, another a bell,and so on.
