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Kerala Pilgrim Centres


Hindu Pilgrim Centres

Temple in Kerala, Kerala TourismAttukal Bhagavathi Temple
Attukal Bhagavathy temple (Mudippura), knows as the Sabarimala of women, is in Thiruvananthapuram. Attukal Ponkala, the annual festival commences on Bharani day in Kumbhom (February - March) and continues for nine days.

Chettikulangara Devi Temple
One of the renowned Devi temples in Kerala is Chettikulangara temple, Kayamkulam in Alappuzha. Highlights of Bharani festival, celebrated in February-March, are Kuthiyottam and Kettukazhcha. Of these , the former is performed as an offering to Bhagavathy. Subrahmania Swamy Temple, Haripad
One of the oldest, most important temples devoted to Lord Subramania is on Kollam-Alapuzha highway. The Subrahmania idol with four arms is the biggest of its kind designed after the sculptural pattern of the Buddhist period.

Bhagavathi Temple, Kodungallor
Kodungaloor, the ancient capital of Kerala, is 35 kms north-west of Ernakulam, has a hoary past. From the days of recorded history, Kodungalloor, then a trade emporium in India, had been a maritime port of international repute. The city had been a beehive of activities and had trade relations with West as well as Middle-East.

Temple in Kerala, Kerala TourismGuruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple
A big pilgrim draw, Guruvayoor is known as Kasi of South. Round the year devotees throng to worship Guruvayoorappan, little Krishna, the reigning deity.

Mannarsala Temple, Harippad
Mannarasala temple at Harippad is the seat of God of Serpents. Built in a grove, the temple is reputed for having 30,000 images of snake-gods and this is the largest of its kind in the state.

Thrichambaram Sree Krishna Temple
The temple dedicated to Sree Krishna is at Thrichambaram, Kannur, 14-kms from Pappinisserry railway station. The fortnight festival begins on 22nd Kumbham (February - March).

Janardhanaswamy Temple, Varkala
Arattu, the annual festival is celebrated every year in March-April commencing with Kodiyettu on Karthika day.

Sree Vallabha Temple, Thiruvalla
The temple, 3-kms away from Thiruvalla Railway Station, have many deities though it is dedicated Lord Vishnu. The temple compound houses a tank supposed to be a natural one.

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