| Kerala Temple
Architecture: What is it that sets the temples of Kerala apart from those
elsewhere in the Indian subcontinent? Study Keralite
temple architecture. |
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Kerala Temple
History: Experience the old world charm of Kerala temples. Study the origin and evolution of the Keralite temple
architecture. |
| Temples of Kerala
associated with the Tamil Alwars - Eleven temples
of Kerala are associated with the Tamil Alwar saints of the 1st millennium CE. |
The Pancha Pandavas
and Kerala: Five temples of Kerala are
believed to have been built by the Pandava Princes. Aranmula, known for its water carnival
is the best known of these. |
Tiruvanchikkalam and
the Tamil Nayanmars: Tiruvanchikkalam has been
revered by Sundaramoorthy Nayanar and Cheraman Perumaal of the 1st millennium CE. |
| The Padmanabhaswamy
temple at Tiruvanandapuram is a serene center
of worship and a veritable art gallery as well. |
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Sabarimala - where
millions converge: Shasta is enshrined in Sabarimala
- pilgrimage to which shrine requires austerities. |
| At Mannaarsaala near Haripad near
Trivandrum, a snake grove is held in regard as a place of worship. |
Tiruvinjikode near Thrissur
has four images of Vishnu in a single shrine with the associated legend that they were
installed by the Pandava princes. |
Chotranikkara -
Bhagawati Temple: Bhagawati is one of the most worshipped deities in Kerala.
Visit this well known Bhagawati temple at Chottanikara. |
| Guruvayur :
The Sree Krishna temple here attracts thousands of
pilgrims throughout the year. Naraayaneeyam the acclaimed sanskrit classic extols this
shrine. |
The Krishna
temple at Trichambaram in Northern
Kerala enshrines Krishna, has a rich tradition of festivals. |
The Ambalappuzha Krishna temple is one of
the well known temples dedicated to Krishna in the state of Kerala. |
| The Krishna
temple at Tripunitura near Ernakulam is
associated through legend with the Pandava hero Arjuna. |
The Subramanya
temple at Haripad enshrines an imposing
image of Skanda. |
The Udayanapuram Subramanyar temple
is closely associated with the Vaikom Mahadevar temple nearby. |
| The Vadakkunnathar temple
at Thrissur enshrines Shiva,
Sankaranarayana and Rama and is one of the largest temple complexes in Kerala. |
The Ettumaanoor Mahadevar temple is one of
the triad of Shiva temples associated with the legends related to the
demon Khara and is adorned with exquisite murals. |
The Vaikom Mahadevar temple is a vast temple rich in legend,
architecture and festivals. |
| Shiva is worshipped as the
divine physician at the Vaidyanatha temple in Taliparamba. |
The Rajarajeswara
temple at Taliparamba has legends
associated with the Ramayana. |
The Kottayam Tirunakkara Mahadeva
temple has Vaikom to its north and Ettumaanur to its south. |
| The name Ernakulam is said to be derived from a
legend related a Shivalingam worshipped by Arjuna. |
The Kozhikkode Tali temple is an
ancient one rich in legend. |
The Tiruvangad Rama
temple is one of the well visited Rama temples in Kerala and is rich in legend and
traditions. |
| The Triprayar Rama temple
in the vicinity of Thrissur is an architecturally beautiful temple. |
The Vilvamala hill temple in Northern
Kerala bears shrines dedicated to Rama and Lakshmana. |
The Sangameswara Koodalmanikyam temple
at Irinjalakkuda in Kerala is a one of a kind temple dedicated to Bharata
the brother of Rama. |
| Along with the Navamukunda temple at Tirunavai
are located temples dedicated to Shiva and Bhrahma across the Bharatapuzha river. |
Tiruvalla
near Kottayam houses an ancient temple dedicated to Vishnu
- Valabbha and is rich in heritage and tradition. |
The Vamanamurthy temple at Trikakkara
near Irinjalakkuda is associated with the Onam festival tradition of Kerala. |
| The Kumaranallur temple near Kottayam is
home to a Bhagawati temple tied through legend with Madurai, Tamilnadu. |
The Chengannur Mahadeva - Bhagawati temple
is a large temple complex rich in legend and tradition. |
The Bhagawati temple
at Kodungallur enshrines Bhagawati -
considered to be a manifestation of Kannagi of the Tamil epic Silappadikaaram. |
| The Lakshmana
Perumal temple at Moozhikkalam
is dedicated to Lakshmana, brother of Rama and has been venerated by the Tamil hymns of
the Alwar saints. |
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The Kerala Temple
Index: Browse through this pointer to over one hundred
temples of Kerala. |
