4.5Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple(2.637 reviews) - Darshan process not transparent at all. Friday: 3:45 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
A Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway has been built in Dravidian style and is closed to non-Hindus.See more..
4.0Paradesi Synagogue(1.351 reviews) - Oldest Synagogue in Commonwealth Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Religious Sites
This temple dates back to the 16th century.See more..
4.0Mattancherry Palace(1.238 reviews) - Dutch influence on culture Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
This 16th-century Dutch building now houses a Hindu temple.See more..
4.5Guruvayur Temple(1.132 reviews) - A peaceful Darshan at Guruvayur Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
Everything was smooth, but do the online booking for Darshan well in advance, at the Guruvayur Dewaswom official website, to make it hassle free. If one misses it then an on-counter ticket has to be purchased and it would cost Rs 1000. The only challenge is that there was no place to change clothes and wear Lungi so one should change at Hotel and go for Darshan (Western outfit not allowed). There was no rush during the weekday and could get a peaceful darshan of the lord.See more..
This temple in Thrissur district, Kerala is dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan, where lord Vishnu is worshiped as Krishna in his four armed form. Known as Bhuloka Vaikunta, the Holy abode of Vishnu on Earth, this temple is one of the important places of worship for Hindus in Kerala.
The temple opens at 3.00 am for 'Nirmalya darshan' and it is a divine experience to pray during that time. After Guruvayur, it is good to visit Mammiyoor Siva temple, located a few meters away, after visiting Guruvayur.
Dress code: Traditional attire like saree, salwar kameez, long skirts for women and girls and dhoti for men
Mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the temple. They can be safely deposited at the lockers right outside the temple.
The temple can get very crowded on weekends and auspicious days like Ekadashi, Janmashtami etc.
Punnathoor kotta, a place where elephants belonging to the temple is also closeby and can be visited if interested.See more..
4.0Church of Saint Francis(1.055 reviews) - When historic reference is enough Religious Sites
My wife and I visited this Church on a guided tour of India and we were taken there on the promise of an important historical monument. You need to remove your shoes at the entrance before you go inside. Our guide explained that St. Francis Church is India’s oldest European church and was first constructed around 1503 by the Portuguese. It was originally built with wood, but was subsequently replaced by the present stone structure in 1516 AD. The fact that Vasco da Gama was originally buried at St. Francis Church when he died in Kochi in 1524 and his body was moved to Lisbon in 1538, doesn't take away from the fact that the internal vaults contain some other important occupants from the 17th Century. So the significance is there. The church is in need of repair and the Parish looks like they need to use their money to help people, more than rebuilding old churches. For the historical significance alone, the site is worth a visit.See more..
Excellent place to chant lalita sahasranamam. Used to visit this temple along with my family. Both melkkavu bhagavathy and kizhkavu bhagavathy temple to be worshipped. Bhajan tickets available for Rs 50 in early morning for 8:00 Darshan. Great temple of durga Mata with ancient history . Will be blessed by godess lalitambika. Sreeraj G Pai DevoteeSee more..
Huge temple inside heart of the city. You can feel the calmness, silence and positive vibes inside the temple. We visited early in the morning so not too crowded. Huge landscape around the temple. Architecture of temple is of its own kind. Well maintained place. Dress code applicable for male and closed by 11AM like most temples in Kerala. Must to visit while in Thrissur.See more..
4.5Thirunelli Temple(479 reviews) - Serene and spritual experience Religious Sites
Visited this temple in October 2022, on Amavasya. Very beautiful and ancient temple. The ride from Vythiri is about 2 hours and trough forest areas surrounded by mountains. Both the ride and the temple location is very scenic. Get good prasadam at temple but on communal steel plates - would encourage other visitors to get their own plates. Behind the temple is the river Papasani which was very cool and pleasant. All in all, a serene and spritual experience. Must visit for anyone in the vicinity. See more..
The temple is an old architectural splendor and is spread over a huge area with a large pond. The temple has two gates of entry the Eastern & Western Gate. The Western Gate has lot of shops & adequate parking. The temple is famous for the " Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam ( Rice Kheer/ Rice Pudding)", which is distributed at 12 noon. The Palpayasam needs to be pre-booked or if you are lucky you can stand in queue at 10:30 am and try and get it on the same day. The temple also has a elephant permanently inside the temple premises. It is believed that Sree Guruvayoor Appan ( Deity at Guruvayoor Temple) visits the temple every day noon for the "Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam". Please Note :- Due to the present COVID-19 situation, entry only through Western Gate is allowed. Children are though allowed inside the temple premises but entry into the main sanctum sanctorum.See more..
4.5Janardhana Swami Temple(323 reviews) - Historic and Modern; Rejuvenating Experience Religious Sites
It is one of the best temples I have seen in Kerala. It is located not far from the Papanasam beach. The temple is unique in the sense that the inner part does not have any 'upadavatas'. Just the sanctum of Janardana Swamy and that is all. All upadevatas are located in the outer ring. The deity in standing pose is a 'Pitrdeva' and that is why the temple is famous and popular for annual 'bali'. The large plot is generally silent and has a pious atmosphere. A visit to this temple is really rejuvenating-both for mind and body (soul too can be added if you please) It is a must visit in Varkala. See more..
4.5Edappally Church Complex(311 reviews) - Beautiful Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
Very Beautiful Church. It's quite huge. Loved the architecture. Beautifully designed and built. A lovely attraction in Ernakulam. It can't be missed.See more..
Powerful shiva temple near guruvayur, the temple city in kerala, India. The deity is supposed to have moved from guruvayur to mammiyur, for enabling sree krishna to have abode at guruvayur. A must visit temple for those having darshan at guruvayur sreekrishna templeSee more..
The Temple dedicated to lord shiva "Ettumanoorappan", is Kottayam district... The best time to visit here is during the annual temple festival when you get to see the "Azheraponanna" - Seven and A Half Gold Elephants on display.See more..
Sabarimala is one of the main hindu devoted place where lord Sri Dharma Shasthra temple is located. It is very famous and has a recorded largest annual pilgrimage sites in the world with an estimate of over 40 to 50 million devotees visiting every year. Sabarimala Temple is a temple complex located at Sabarimala hill inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Perinad Village, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. Pampa river , Pampa Ganapathy Temple are also located here. See more..
This remote temple is set in a beautiful forest. The building is in a typical Keralian style and shows the intricate woodwork so typical of these temples. As it is dedicated to to Snake King (God?) there is an extraordinary display of snake art - the Cobra being the snake. There are carvings and painted reliefs but most incredible are the thousands ( supposedly, 30,000) of stone images of Cobras. The grounds of the temple are beautiful and warrant a long stroll to the Kali temple. There were no more than half a dozen other visitors when we were there so the quietness was wonderful.See more..
4.5Sree Subramanya Swami Temple(169 reviews) - Wonderfull Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Religious Sites
Compared to the Meenakshi Temple this temple just outside Madurai is smaller but nicer to people (with people I mean people that couldn't enter the inner sanctum of the Meenakshi Temple). We were kindly invited to visit the inner sanctum which was amazing. Of course the devotees look at you (because you are a foreigner) but still..it's amazing to see that a white person is allowed to do some offerings. Definitely will visit this temple again soon.See more..
4.5Tali Temple(158 reviews) - Divine Sriveli Prayer Religious Sites
Tali Sivan temple is divine, enchanting and fantastic experience. You need to wear a dhoti without shirt to enter the temple (for men and boys) For ladies, Indian traditional wear is allowed - chudidhar, saree We visited this temple in the mid morning time and to the surprise there was the daily sriveli prayer happening - when the Lord is taken around the temple amidst drum beats. It was a wonderful experience to follow the priests and the parade Overall a must visit place when in Kozhikode Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.See more..
3.5Jain Temple Wayanad(147 reviews) - 1000 years old jain temple Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
Not much to see but its a spot if u r at sulthan bathery. one old temple tell the story of old age and jainism. maintained well. no entry feeSee more..
4.5Paramekavu Bhagavathy Temple(141 reviews) - Very beautiful Devi temple Friday: 4:00 AM - 11:15 AM, 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM Religious Sites
This was my first visit to the temple. The Devi idol in the temple is made that you feel devi is standing in front of and you are praying to Devi directly. The temple is very soothing place. Here there are beautiful statues of all avatars of Vishnu depicted. It is an experience to feel for everyone. A must visit temple.See more..
4.5Ananthapura Lake Temple(139 reviews) - The best of Padmanabhan in North Kerala Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Religious Sites
The legend is that this temple is linked to Trivandrum Padmanabhaswamy temple. There is a grilled gate on the right side of the temple, where it is believed, that acts as a doorway to trivandrum Padmanabhaswamy temple.See more..
4.5Vaikom Mahadeva Temple(135 reviews) - A must visit Siva temple in Kerala Religious Sites
Very old Siva shrine in Kerala. Heard that it would be nice if we can visit the three nearby Siva temples in a day - Ettumanoor, Kadathuruthy & Vaikkom. Fortunate enough, I could do that in one evening.See more..
There's a 115 years old small church on the top of a rocky hill. We have to climb the hill for about 1.5 kms to reach the top. There are no steps to climb the rocks. So it's not advisable for senior citizens to visit this place.See more..
We visited Arthunkal Basilica on the way back from kumarakom vacation. It's an historic pilgrimage centre and one of the oldest churches in India. The main church and the one built in 1561 are both well maintained and open for public to pray. A must visit if you are in this area and definitely one to explore if you have an interest in Christian history in IndiaSee more..
WE happened to visit this temple on an afternoon when Lord Rama had gone around he surrounding villages to enable his devotees to worship him. He was to return back from across the river on a boat and decided to wait for this occasion. It was a worthwhile wait since this happens only once a year and perchance we were there and wanted to enjoy this experience. He arrived across the river on the elephant which took him around the villages and then crossed the river with only two boatmen helping Him cross. It was a serene sight and we enjoyed the religiosity of the event, the gently flowing river and the many birds flying around.See more..
Usually you cannot witness all temple rituals in big temples in Kerala from very close, which you can, in this temple. No rush, no crowd, calm and quiet area. Thrice a day elephant procession and most important, very different main deity, a bala-Krishna or baby Krishna. The temple carvings and wood work is also good.See more..
Madhura temple is an age old ganpathi temple famous for it's ganpathi idol which is claimed to grow taller with every passing year. The temple is quite old and was undergoing restoration when we visited it. The temple architecture is very unique with it's unique dome. The idol can be viewed from outside the main dome. There are a lot of smaller temples within the complex. The temple has a very calming effect on you as you walk within the premises and watch the old architecture within the complex. Once you are in, go directly to the main temple and offer prayers. You would see long queues within but they are mainly for the prasadam which is very famous. A temple worth visiting.See more..
4.5Parthasarathy Temple(74 reviews) - Unique local rituals in Parthasarathy temple Religious Sites
I have reviewed this temple in 2018. I recently visited and found that they do a nice puja. When you buy the archanai (puja) plate, it has a silver colour whip (used by Lord Krishna as the charioteer). This whip is placed in the hand of the Lord and then your archanai (puja) is done. They also have parais (containers) in which you can offer 5 different items like paddy, jaggery, poha, etc to the Lord. You have to fill the parais (containers) with these items until they overflow, so that you have overflowing prosperity, good health, etc in your life. You can also offer for go (cow) puja.See more..
4.5Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple(69 reviews) - Absolutely amazing experience Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Parassinikadavu Muthappan Madappura is a Hindu temple, located on the banks of the Valapattanam river about 16 km from Kannur. Unlike other temples, the devotees can 'interact' with the God as they pour out their grievances in a free-wheeling 'chat' with the tastefully decorated "Muthappan Theyyam," an artist who assumes 'divinity' by representing the God.See more..
After the hustle at guruvayoor temple, this is a welcoming change. Located right next to the railway station, this is a must visit. It is far less crowded and very clean. They have the ritual of breaking the coconut and if you ask will tell you if it will happen or not. We just reached the temple before closing so couldn't do it. Overall you can pray as much as you want as there isn't any shoving or pushing.See more..
4.5Koodalmanikyam Temple(54 reviews) - Nalambalam Visit(Four temple visit) Religious Sites
Usually visit to the four temples are done in the month of Kataka/Aadi/August,But then all the temples will be crowded,So we started with Triprayar(shri Rama),Koodalmanikam(Bharath),Moozhikilam(Lakshaman) and finally Peyammel(Shatrugan).Since it was off season the temple priests told the rituals and history,so we really enjoyed the tenple ,One should take time see the architecture of that time,which is splendid and it also makes one's mind feel relieved The trip was completed within four hoursSee more..
Situated in the central part of the town, it's a clean and well maintained temple. Closes at 12 pm in the noon and we managed to witness a special darshan at 11.30 am. Worth a visit.See more..
4.5Kalpathy Temple(49 reviews) - Nice temple and streets Religious Sites
Kalpathy temple famous for its radhostalvam. The chariots are enclosed inside iron gates and one cannot view them if we do during other seasons. Ancient inscription about the temple history is available. Calm and good atmosphere when we visited it during eveningSee more..
Large, clean traditional Kerala temple. If you visit during the boat races you can watch the snake boats come to the temple to take blessings from the deity. There is a traditional vallom sadya for the boatmen in the temple as well. See more..
4.5Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple(45 reviews) - Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple - Famous for Mangalya Pooja offered to Lord Ganapthhy Religious Sites
The temple is very old and important. Its famous for the blessings of Godess Thirumandamkunnilamma . Nearest railway station is Angadippuram (1KM).Temple is located in the top of a small hill ("kunnu"). Godess Bhagavathu, Lord Siva, Lord Ganesha are the main deities here. "Mangalya Pooja" is very famous here. Its a special pooja given to Lord Ganapathy here to remove the hurdles for getting married for both men and women. Booking time may go up to 3 months for this pooja. Phone 0493-3258820See more..
Remarkable that the ancient Hindu rituals and practices are preserved here. It stands testimony to the ability of Hinduism to survive the onslaught of conversions and changes that pass of time brings about. The rituals here give you a bird's eye view how a simple way of worship of nature evolved to the present form thanks to the very powerful presiding deity. Any one visiting the temple with devotion will stand to benefit immensely.See more..
Quiet serene place, well maintained, well on way to Munnar from kochi. Periyar river besides adds beauty to the locale. Traditional dress codes followed for entry…See more..
A must visit for hindus as non hindus are not allowed inside the temple. The mythology goes that the Great Saint Adisankara while travelling to Mukambika was asked to stop at this location and erect a temple for the Devi. Poomodal, Divasa pooja are prominent ones here. You may have to wait for 30 years to get the poomodal pooja done for your family. Muttirakkal which means breaking the coconut in front of the Devi is a ritual which will give panacea for your ailments and problems. This deity is very powerful which is why there are serpentine queues during holi days. Avoid tuesdays and fridays, you will get very good glimpse of the goddess and may she give you all the support. You can visit by flying down to Calicut or by getting down at Kuttipuram railway station or Vettichira bus stop. All the best wishes to the pilgrims...See more..
4.0Mishkal Mosque(28 reviews) - Old wooden mosque well worth the visit Religious Sites
The 700 years old mosques is build nearly entierly with wood. Ask for Muhammed Ali to show you around the place. He will open a window from inside to show you the washing place. He even shows you other older mosques in the surounding. Well worth a visit.See more..
I went to Muzhakkunnu on a Wednesday evening and stayed overnight at Mrudangashyly Inn which is at walkable distance from the temple. Visited the temple twice, once in the evening at 5 pm when the temple reopens and again in the morning. Being a working day, it was not crowded. The temple staff are extremely courteous and helpful. I am an ardent devotee of Devi Mrudanga Saileswari and this is my second visit to the temple. The inn is the only option to stay at least within two kilometers. The place is safe for women travellers to stay. (We were two women). The inn provides food (to be told in advance). Tea and coffee vending machines are available in the premises. Both AC and non AC rooms are available at the inn. Non AC and AC dormitories are also available. A Pazhassi Raja museum is coming up near the temple, not yet operational. Renovation work is going on in the temple but in no way will affect a perfect darsan. All details are available in the temple website which I resorted to.See more..
4.5Anandashram(24 reviews) - Accomodation, food free. A rare Hindu ashram Religious Sites
Anandashram is near Mangalore, at the northern end of Kerala. It's an abode of peace. Stay there for a few days and your body and mind will be rejuvenated. If you are on a spiritual pursuit, stay is absolutely free. Food served three times a day is free of spices and cost too. . Divine chanting of the Hindu god Ram's name goes on throughout the day. Smoking and drinking of alcohol is strictly prohibited inside the ashram campus. Americans and Europeans frequent the ashram. Ashram people never ask for contributions. The ashram atmosphere has some soothing quality and the divine feeling will linger in your mind for a long time.See more..
Visited this place few weeks ago. Shows up the true culture and rich heritage of Kerala - visit this place to know why Kerala is called God's Own CountrySee more..
4.5Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple(21 reviews) - Om namassivaya Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Very old lord Siva temple in the heart of Kottayam town. Main offerings here are oil and lotus flowers.See more..
5.0Kottiyoor Mahadeva Temple(20 reviews) - Must visit Lord Siva temple in Kerala Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
Kottiyoor is a must visit place of any Lord Siva follower. It is one of the 108 Siva temples in kerala. Two temples Ekkara kottiyoor and Akkara Kottiyoor are there. Ekkara kopttiyoor is open throughout the year except during May-June period when Akkara kottiyoor is open. Very powerful temple with great aura..See more..
5.0Thrissillery Shiva Temple(19 reviews) - Very old temple.. with great spiritual ambiance Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Thrissillery temple in on the way from Kottiyoor temple to Thirunelly temple. Need to divert a few Kms to reach here from main road. For devotees who are planning to do Bali function has to come to Thrissillery temple first and then to Thirunelly. This temple is very old with Lord Siva in the centre. There is one Jala Durga temple in the midst of pond. Also Lord Ganapathi, Krishna and Aiyyappa too are present. In the main Siva temple there is one rock that is supposed to be appeared on its own (Swambhu) from inside the temple and is believed to be Lord Siva's head. One pond and well present here which is full of water always even when the water level of nearby wells are much lower. Temple priests and staff there are vey cooperative and has explained us about to history of temple in details. Atmosphere here is really energizing. Temple is open from 6.00 am to 12.30 Pm and also from 5.00 PM to 7.30 PM. We visited with family on Oct 2016See more..
4.5Malik Deenar Mosque(19 reviews) - Historical Signature... Friday: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Malik Ibn Denaar Mosque located in Thalangara village of Kasargod. It is considered as one of the oldest mosques built during the 8th century in Kerala. There is a tomb (Darga or Jaara) of Malik Ibn Deenar near to the mosque. The regular triennial gathering 'Urus' attrcating lot of pilgrims to Thalanagara. The region is very accessible from Kasaragod Railway Station and Old Bus Stand.See more..
4.5Malla Temple(18 reviews) - Most Divine place Religious Sites
This is another Most Divine place in the Kasaragod District. The best time to visit is during Navratri PoojaSee more..
Very quiet place. Location just besides the river, surrounded by huge old trees give this area a mysterious look. The original temple is stone carved and has attractive wood work and paintings. Main deity is four armed Vishnu carrying Conch, the Wheel, the Lotus and the mace. Very beautify life-size idol adorned with gold. You can take bath in nearby river. The temple kitchen also served me authentic Kerala vegetarian food. Very good place to visit near Calicut. Note: the temple remains closed during noon hours.See more..
Sree Guruvayurappan Temple is owned by Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai and is located near to Victoria College, Palakkad, Kerala, South India.This beautiful Temple is blessed with amazing oil painting works inside the Sopanam and also have a neat Meditation Center.See more..
4.5Malikkappuram Devi Temple(16 reviews) - Malikaportha loka Mathave saranam Ayyappa Religious Sites
It is a place where Goddesses Malikapuratha matha is present for the worship. According to the life story of Ayyappa, it has been said that Ayyappa kill Mahishi(who is the devil) then she turn back into a lady (who is sa saint wife in the previous life) and ask Lord Ayyappa to marry her but Ayyappa refused to marry her but she did not listen and pleased him to marry, so so Ayyappa later on gave boon saying that whenever there is no Kanya Swamy visits to my temple then I(Ayyappa) will marry you. This is how the temple have been established over there. Every year and number of Kanya Swamy come and give the Kanne Swamy banam at Sharangutti. So every year the Lord malikapurathamma come on Elephant and count the wooden sticks(banam) and disappoint herself and comes again next year.See more..
