Temple of Kerala

Major Temples Of Kerala

§Guruvayoor Temple : Guruvayoor, where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala. In Kerala, this is probably the only temple that hosts the maximum number of marriages and rice feeding ceremonies.

Guruvayoor, where the famous Sri Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala. The walls of the sanctum sanctorum are inlaid with exquisite mural paintings and carvings.

§ Kalpathy Temple : The Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva temple is situated 3-kms from Palakkad. The annual chariot temple is a gala event that is celebrated at this temple site. The annual 'Ratholsavam' or Chariot Festival at Sree Viswanantha Swamy temple lasts for seven days.

§ Sabrimala Temple : Sabarimala is a renowned pilgrim centre a top the rugged hills of the Western Ghats. This holy shrine is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The sanctum sanctoram nestles 914m, amidst the virgin forest wilderness of the Western Ghats.

The main pilgrimage is undertaken between November and January. Regardless of caste, creed, colour, they wear black Dhotis and carry on their heads, bundles containing traditional offerings like coconut filled with ghee, camphor and rice..

§ Thriprayar Temple : Thriprayar Temple, located south of Thrissur is one of the important temples dedicated to Lord Rama. The exquisite wood carvings, sculptures and Mural Paintings are an interesting sight.

Guruvayoor Temple

A temple, famous all over India as a pilgrim centre, dedicated to Lord Krishna popularly known as Guruvayoorappan. The Sreekrishna idol of this temple is believed to have been worshipped by Vasudevar and Devaki at Dwaraka. This shrine popularly known as ‘Dakshina Dwaraka’ (Dwaraka of south) is in the form of a rectangle. There are a lot of mural paintings around the ‘Shrikovil’ (Shrine).

Guruvayoor, where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of kerala. The walls of the sanctum sanctorum are inlaid with exquisite mural paintings and carvings.

Kalpathy Temple

The Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva temple is situated 3 kms from Palakkad. The annual chariot temple is a gala event. The annual 'Ratholsavam' or Chariot Festival at Sree Viswanantha Swamy temple lasts for seven days.

On the last three days, beautifully decorated temple chariots are ceremoniously drawn through the streets by thousands of devotees whose soul stirring chants rent the air.

The festival is dominated by three magnificent chariots, bedecked with flowers and flags, each sanctified by the presence of the lord.

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