Guruvayur to Padmanabhaswamy: 7 must temples to visit in Kerala

English spirituality Mar 15 2025 Author: Aishwarya Nair Image Credits:our own

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

English 1. Famous for its wealth and history 2. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu 3. Dravidian-style architecture Image credits: pinterest

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, Thrissur

English 1. Popular pilgrimage for Hindus 2. Known as the "Dwarka of the South" 3. Ancient idol of Lord Krishna Image credits: our own

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, Pathanamthitta

English 1. One of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world 2. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa 3. Requires a 41-day vratham before visiting Image credits: our own

Chottanikkara Devi Temple, Ernakulam

English 1. Goddess Bhagavathy as Mahakali, Mahalakshmi & Saraswati 2. Believed to cure mental illnesses 3. Famous for "Kuruthi Pooja" Image credits: Kerala Tourism

Vaikom Mahadeva temple, Kottayam

English 1. One of the oldest Shiva temples in Kerala 2. Known as the "Kasi of the South" 3. Annual Vaikom Ashtami Festival Image credits: Social Media

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple, Kottayam

English 1. Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva 2. Renowned for its murals and Dravidian architecture 3. Hosts the famous "Ezharaponnana" procession Image credits: Kerala Tourism

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

English 1. Known as "Sabarimala of Women" 2. Hosts Attukal Pongala, the largest gathering of women for a religious activity 3. Dedicated to Goddess Kannaki (Bhagavathy). Image credits: Kerala Tourism

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