Kerala Temple

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
This great temple for Vishnu is situated in Trivandrum. It was established by the ruling family of erstwhile Travancore. His Royal Highness Marthanda Varma dedicated the kingdom to the Lord and ruled as His obedient Daasa.(servant). As the tradition continued, the priceless treasures in the temple vaults still remain safe. The temple has a 100-feet high gopuram built in the Dravidian style. The idol of Vishnu is seen reclining on Anantha, the serpent. The idol is made of a rare combination not seen elsewhere. You have to view the gold plated idol part by part from three windows. The Pradakshina (walking around the abode of the Deity) ways are incredible; the stone carvings are a treat to watch. So are the murals.

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
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, who created all the living beings. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple has entered the Guinness Book of World Record for holding the largest gathering of women for performing religious activities. It is a must to visit temple for those coming to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, in Thiruvananthapuram. The best time to visit this temple is during the time of Attukal Pongal (February/March).

Ambalapuzha Srikrishna Temple
Built in 17th century, Ambalapuzha Srikrishna Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Devotees come here to worship the Unni Krishna (the child form of Lord Krishna). Due to a beautiful legend attached to the temple, Palpayasam is served as an offering here, which by the way is extremely scrumptious. The temple is also known for the deity that has been brought from Guruvayoor during the reign of Tipu Sultan in order to be safeguarded from the raid taking place then.

Chottanikkara Temple
Chottanikkara Temple is one of the most popular temples in Kerala when it comes to the architecture of the Hindu shrines. The presiding deity of this temple is Chottanikkara Devi who is worshipped in three different forms (as Saraswati in the morning; as Lakshmi at noon; draped in crimson; and as Durga in the evening) at three different times of the day. Lord Shiva is also worshipped in this temple. On the east side of Chottanikkara called ‘Keezhkkaavu’ temple, the Guruthi Pooja held every evening to invoke the Goddess is a quite a thing to witness here.

Guruvayoor Srikrishna Temple
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 (which is the tradition of new born’s first meal and marriages conducted in the outer area of the temple.

The Tali Temple
Dating back to 14th century, Tali Temple in Kozhikode is known for its exclusive architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is amongst the two Brahmanical royal temples built by Zamorin. The shrine is appreciated for its perfect laterite and wood blend of architecture. The intricate brass-work on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum and brass carvings on the wooden roof indeed catches the eyes of the visitors. Tali Temple is infact one of the most popular places for tourists in Kozhikode.

Vadakkunathan Temple
Vadakkunathan Temple is recognized as the National Monument by India under the AMASR Act. This Shiva temple is enriched with exquisite mural paintings and is believed to be the first temple built by Parasuram, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. The monumental towers, temple’s exclusive architecture and its rich history attract a lot of devotees as well as tourists to this place. The shrine is absolutely an ideal place to soak in the spirituality and holiness.