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The Southern State of Kerala has much to offer in

terms of its hoary temple tradition. Kerala temple
architecture is unique, and it is in harmony with the
natural resources and the climatic conditions of the
region. Elephants are an integral part of several of
the festivities. A colorful calendar of festivals and
strict worship protocols are associated with the
hundreds of temples that line the landscape of
Kerala.
Kerala Temple
Architecture: What is it
that sets the temples of
Kerala apart from those
elsewhere in the Indian
subcontinent? Study
Keralite temple
architecture.
Temples of Kerala
associated with the Tamil
Alwars - Eleven temples of
Kerala are associated with
the Tamil Alwar saints of
the 1st millennium CE.

Kerala Temple History:

Experience the old world
charm of Kerala temples.
Study the origin and
evolution of the Keralite
temple architecture.

The Pancha Pandavas and

Kerala: Five temples of Kerala
are believed to have been built
by the Pandava Princes.
Aranmula, known for its water
carnival is the best known of
these.

The Padmanabhaswamy
temple at
Tiruvanandapuram is a
serene center of worship
and a veritable art gallery
as well.

Tiruvanchikkalam and the

Tamil Nayanmars:
Tiruvanchikkalam has been
revered by Sundaramoorthy
Nayanar and Cheraman
Perumaal of the 1st
millennium CE.
Sabarimala - where
millions converge: Shasta
is enshrined in Sabarimala pilgrimage to which shrine
requires austerities.

At Mannaarsaala near
Haripad near Trivandrum, a
snake grove is held in
regard as a place of
worship.

Tiruvinjikode near Thrissur has

four images of Vishnu in a single
shrine with the associated legend
that they were installed by the
Pandava princes.

Chotranikkara - Bhagawati
Temple: Bhagawati is one
of the most worshipped
deities in Kerala. Visit this
well known Bhagawati
temple at Chottanikara.

Guruvayur : The Sree

Krishna temple here
attracts thousands of
pilgrims throughout the
year. Naraayaneeyam the
acclaimed sanskrit classic
extols this shrine.

The Krishna temple at

Trichambaram in Northern Kerala
enshrines Krishna, has a rich
tradition of festivals.

The Ambalappuzha Krishna

temple is one of the well
known temples dedicated
to Krishna in the state of
Kerala.

The Krishna temple at

The Subramanya temple at
Tripunitura near Ernakulam Haripad enshrines an imposing
is associated through
image of Skanda.
legend with the Pandava
hero Arjuna.
The Vadakkunnathar
temple at Thrissur
enshrines Shiva,

The Udayanapuram
Subramanyar temple is
closely associated with the
Vaikom Mahadevar temple
nearby.

The Ettumaanoor Mahadevar

The Vaikom Mahadevar
temple is one of the triad of
temple is a vast temple rich
Shiva temples associated with the in legend, architecture and

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Sankaranarayana and Rama legends related to the demon

and is one of the largest
Khara and is adorned with
temple complexes in
exquisite murals.
Kerala.

festivals.

Shiva is worshipped as the

divine physician at the
Vaidyanatha temple in
Taliparamba.

The Kottayam Tirunakkara

Mahadeva temple has
Vaikom to its north and
Ettumaanur to its south.

The Rajarajeswara temple at

Taliparamba has legends
associated with the Ramayana.

The name Ernakulam is

The Kozhikkode Tali temple is an The Tiruvangad Rama
said to be derived from a
ancient one rich in legend.
temple is one of the well
legend related a
visited Rama temples in
Shivalingam worshipped by
Kerala and is rich in legend
Arjuna.
and traditions.
The Triprayar Rama temple
in the vicinity of Thrissur is
an architecturally beautiful
temple.

The Vilvamala hill temple in

Northern Kerala bears shrines
dedicated to Rama and
Lakshmana.

The Sangameswara
Koodalmanikyam temple at
Irinjalakkuda in Kerala is a
one of a kind temple
dedicated to Bharata the
brother of Rama.

Along with the

Navamukunda temple at
Tirunavai are located
temples dedicated to Shiva
and Bhrahma across the
Bharatapuzha river.

Tiruvalla near Kottayam houses

an ancient temple dedicated to
Vishnu - Valabbha and is rich in
heritage and tradition.

The Vamanamurthy temple

at Trikakkara near
Irinjalakkuda is associated
with the Onam festival
tradition of Kerala.

The Kumaranallur temple

near Kottayam is home to a
Bhagawati temple tied
through legend with
Madurai, Tamilnadu.

The Chengannur Mahadeva Bhagawati temple is a large

temple complex rich in legend
and tradition.

The Bhagawati temple at

Kodungallur enshrines
Bhagawati - considered to
be a manifestation of
Kannagi of the Tamil epic
Silappadikaaram.

The Lakshmana Perumal

temple at Moozhikkalam is
dedicated to Lakshmana,
brother of Rama and has
been venerated by the
Tamil hymns of the Alwar
saints.

The Kerala Temple Index:

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to over one hundred
temples of Kerala.

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