7 Famous Temples In Kerala You Must Visit
The Southernmost state of India, Kerala, is the place to visit if you are looking to answer your inner spiritual calling. Home to hundreds of beautiful, ancient temples, God’s Own Country, Kerala, makes for the perfect destination if you want to experience divinity.
Temples in Kerala are a sight to behold and no trip to this part of India would ever be complete without a tour of some of the most revered temples that draw devotees from all parts of the country and the world. To help you take on this spiritual journey, we have compiled a list of our favourite Kerala temples that you must visit.
- Guruvayur Temple
Probably one of the most famous names on this list of Kerala temples, the Guruvayur Temple is located in Guruvayur town, close to Kerala’s coastal belt. The temple is dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan, a four-armed reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. Legend has it that the deity worshipped at this temple is more than 5000 years old, making it one of the most sacred places of worship for Hindus in Kerala.
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a must-visit temple in Kerala for its stunning Dravidian style architecture, dating back to the 8th Century. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple has gained worldwide recognition for its architectural splendour and is visited by worshippers from all over the world. It is also known famously as India’s richest temple.
- Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
Dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, a form of Kali worshipped in Kerala, the Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple is unique in the way the deity is represented. The Goddess is seen here in her most fierce avatar, holding a sickle and the head of a demon in two of her eight hands!
- Ananthapura Lake Temple
As the name suggests, the Ananthapura Lake Temple was constructed in the middle of a lake in the small town of Ananthapura, the only one of its kind in Kerala. This makes it a unique place to visit during your temple tour of Kerala to catch a quiet moment of self introspection.
- Chakkalathu Temple
A temple dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, the Chakkalathu Temple is located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, on the banks of the Pampa River. During the festival of Pongal, lakhs of women devotees are known to gather here to offer prayers to the Goddess, which makes it one of the best times to visit this temple.
- Kaviyoor Mahadeva Temple
A temple dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, the Chakkalathu Temple is located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, on the banks of the Pampa River. During the festival of Pongal, lakhs of women devotees are known to gather here to offer prayers to the Goddess, which makes it one of the best times to visit this temple.
- Malayalapuzha Bhagavathy Temple
One of the most mystical temples in Kerala on this list, the Malayalapuzha Bhagavathy Temple is 3000 years old and houses a Goddess referred to as ‘Malayalapuzha Amma’. Ardent devotees believe that this Goddess holds the power to grant your wishes and desires and flock to this temple to seek her blessings.
Widely revered and respected, a tour of these Kerala temples is sure to bring peace to your heart and warmth to your soul!
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Images Courtesy: KeralaTourism.org
Ritu@2017 February 7, 2018
