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Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple is one of the well known temples of Kerala and is located in Mavelikkara in the district of Alappuzha. Here the most important aspect is that the Goddess appears as Saraswathy in the mornings, Lakshmi in the afternoon and as Durga / Bhadrakali in the evenings. (more…)
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is one of the most famous and oldest Siva temples in Kerala. The utsavam in this temple is celebrated for twelve days during the dark lunar fortnight of Vrischikam, (November-December) the Ashtami falling on the last day. During the night on the Ashtami day the deities of the neighbouring temples will be ceremoniously brought in procession to this temple. This is a very colourful and important function. (more…)
Located 12 kms north of Kottayam town, at Ettumanoor is an ancient Shiva temple, which was built in the 16th century. The Ettumanoor Temple, a specimen of the indigenous Kerala style of architecture, attracts many Hindu devotees from all over the state. (more…)
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple located in the heart of Kottayam, dedicated to Lord Siva is famous for the grandeur of its traditional architecture. Built by Thekkumkoor Maharaja, this beautiful temple dates back to 500 years ago. This great temple is situated in the middle of the city in a huge open ground called Thirunakkara Maidanam. (more…)
Thiruvarppu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple is located in the scenic village of Thiruvarppu which is at a distance of 6kms from Kottayam. The rituals at the temple rituals starts early in the morning at 3 o’ clock and usha payasam is the main offering. (more…)
The Kidangoor Subramanya Swamy Temple is situated 10 kilometers southeast of Ettumanoor in Kottayam District. It is believed that the idol of Subramanya Swami came out of the ‘Kamandulu’ or pot carried by Maharshi Gauna when it tilted and the water flowed out. Along with the flow of the water, the vigraha was carried away to the Vishnukshetra in Kidangur. (more…)
Alleppey Mullakkal Rajeswari Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Rajarajeswari. The nine day ‘Navarathri’ festival is celebrated twice a year and is of special significance to the people of Alappuzha. It is highlighted by colourful processions, participated by nine elephants on the last two auspicious days. There are cultural programmes including Ottanthullal. (more…)
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is 14 km south of Alappuzha town lies on the Kollam-Alappuzha Highway. The 16th century-built temple is very famous in South Kerala and its prasadam Palpayasam, more commonly known as Ambalapuzha Palpayasam is mouth-watering and very famous throughout Kerala. (more…)
The Mangala Devi Temple is located in Idukki district which is about 15 km from Thekkady. The temple situated in Kerala – Tamilnadu border. he Temple sits at an altitude of about 1337m above the sea level and it is surrounded by lush greenery and is closed throughout the year except during the Chitra Pournami festival. Devotees from in and around Thekkady throng this place on the Chithra Pournami festival day which held once in a year during the month of May. (more…)
Very few temples are seen in Kerala where Vamanamoorthy is worshipped as the presiding deity. Vamana is the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the form of a dwarf Brahmin boy. In Kerala, Vamanamoorthy is closely associated with the legend of Onam festival. (more…)
Kallil Temple, is located atop a small hill, 23 km away from Kalady. It is a 9th century Jain Temple in Kerala is cut from a huge rock and a climb of 120 steps leads to the temple. Kallil is malayalam for ‘in stone’. (more…)
Chengannur Bhagavaty Temple, one of the oldest and famous temple, situated in the town of Chengannur in Alappuzha district. It is one among the Shakti peethas related to the myth of Sati. Shrine of Siva – Chengannur Mahadevar shrine is in the eastern side while Goddess Bhagawathy or Parvathi is facing west in this temple. Originally it is a Siva temple, but Bhagavathy deity has gained more prominence lately. Chengannur Bhagavati’s “Thripputh Arattu “ is very famous and devotees throng to the temple for witnessing the festival and rituals. (more…)
Temple arts like Panchavadyam, Melam, Kouth, Kathakali, Thullal and cultural programmes are performed. Aarattu is on the last day. Thiruvonam feast is another attraction. (more…)
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The main deities are Narasimhamoorthy and Sudarshanamoorty and the festival celebrated for the two deities. Kodiyettu is done separately in two flag posts. Aarattu is on the final day. (more…)
Oachira temple is one of the ancient temple in Kerala and situated on the borders of Kollam and Alappuzha districts. Oachira temple has neither a structure to house nor an idol to worship. Oachira is dedicated to the formless, infinite Para Brahmam, the Absolute and Supreme Principle. The annual festival ‘Ochirakali’ and ‘Panthrandu Vilakku’ is held during the first and second of the Malayalam month ‘Mithunam’. Ochirakali commemorates the historic battle between the Chempakasseri and Kayamkulam Rajas. During the festival, men dress up as warriors and enact mock wars wielding wooden sticks, brandishing swords and shields, enacting a kind of martial dance, standing knee deep in water. Two days of this ritual is followed by few days of brisk trading in cattle and agricultural produce, an old tradition now being revived. (more…)
Achankovil temple is in the Kollam district and is in Kerala border. Infront of the temple we can see Achancovil river. Achankovil is an important Hindu pilgrim centre and the famous Sastha temple here is situated amidst thick forest. It is very much important among the sastha temples in Kerala. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Ayyappa. It is said that the installation of the idol of Sastha have been installed several centuries before the Christian Era by Lord Parasurama himself.. Achencovil temple is almost above 950 mtrs height from the sea level. The festivals and rituals held here have strong Tamil roots.. The left hand of the idol always holds ‘Chandan’ (sandalwood paste) and Thirtha (holy water). The Chandan and Thirtha are considered to have medicinal value to cure snake bites. (more…)
Aryankavu situated on the Kollam – Chenkotta road. Aryankavu is famous for the shrine dedicated to Lord Sastha. Aryankavu Sastha temple is one among the five ancient Ayyappa temples. The temple has some fine sculptures and mural paintings. The Mandal pooja and Thrikalyanam festival held during the month of December is the main festivals of the temple, where thousands of devotees undertake the annul pilgrimage. The famous ‘Palaruvi waterfalls, meaning the river of milk, is situated near Aryankavu. It is one of the well-known waterfalls in south India, falling from a height of 300 feet. Aryankavu is situated about 73 kms east of Kollam and 31 km from Punalur. (more…)
According to legend, Lord Ayyappa was a descendant of the Pandya dynasty which lived in various place like Valliyur, Tenkasi, Shengottah, Achankovil and Sivagiri and in parts of Travancore, where the Pandavas were the ruling dynasty belonging to Chempazhanattu Kovil, lived in Sivagiri and were given the right to rule the country of Pandalam by the King of Travancore eight hundred year ago. (more…)
Situated about 15 kms from the Thrissur town is the 3000 year old Arattupuzha temple. The temple is set in the tranquil and serene village of Arattupuzha. This village temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ayappa who is the presiding deity of the temple. An event called “Devamela”, meaning the coming together of all the Gods and Goddesses at one place is hosted annually at the temple. The people believe that there is a divine power emanating from the principal deity. This belief and faith bring home the devotees in flocks. (more…)
