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Aranmula
The temple dates back to the time
of Mahabharata Parthasarthy temple, devoted to Parthasarathi or Lord
Krishna is said to date back to the days of the Mahabharata. The
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Ambalapuzha Temple
This temple is well-known throughout Kerala for the milk porridge, 'Palpayasam'
served here. At Karumadi, near by, is an image of the Buddha, a relic of
the times when Buddhism flourished in the State. |
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Ananthapadmanabhaswamy
Temple
The temple, known for the Mural paintings and
stone carvings is one among the 108 temples devoted to Vishnu in India.
A magnificent array of gods, goddesses, nymphs, sprites and demons adorn
the seven-storey 'gopuram' that forms the temple tower. |
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Ananthapura Lake
Temple
The presiding of the temple is Lord
Vishnu seated on the serpent god, Adishesha. The temple is open to all
visitors irrespective of caste, creed, and color. |
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Cheraman Juma Masjid
This Mosque resembles temple. Built in 628 AD, in
Al Hijra 7, that is, 7 years after Prophet's migration to Madina, it is
the oldest Mosque in India and the second oldest in the world.
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Chottanikkara
Temple
The image in the shrine is not fixed to the ground
and is mounted on loose sand. Water offered during ablution ceremonies
percolates underground |
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Ettumanoor Temple
Situated 12 kms north of Kottayam town, at
Ettumanoor is an antique Shiva temple, which was built in the 16th
century. The temple, a sampling of the indigenous Kerala style of
architecture, attracts many Hindu devotees from all over the state.
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Guruvayoor Temple
It is supposed, the temple was produced by 'Guru',
the 'preceptor of the gods' and 'Vayu', the 'god of winds'. This is
perhaps the only temple in the state that hosts the largest number of
marriages and rice feeding ceremonies (the ritual first meal for
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Kalpathy Temple
The Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva
temple is located 3 kms from Palakkad. The annual chariot temple is a
gala event. The annual 'Ratholsavam' or Chariot Festival at Sree
Viswanantha Swamy temple lasts for seven days.
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Kanjiramattom Mosque
Kanjiramattom Mosque, is believed to
have been built as a memorial to Sheikh Fariduddin. The famous
Kanjiramattom Mosque is about 25 km from Kochi. |
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Koodalmanikyam Temple
Antique and historic Koodalmanickam Temple in
Manavalassery is about nine kilometres from Irinjalakuda Railway
Station.
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Kulathupuzha Temple
Kulathupuzha Temple is located on a forest range
on the Thiruvananthapuram - Shenkotta road, Kulathupuzha is known for
the Sastha temple. |
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Lokanarkavu Temple
The Lokanarkavu Bhagavathi Temple is a temple
regularly alluded to in the Northern Ballads or the Vadakkanpattu of
Kerala.
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Madayi Mosque
This famous antique mosque in Kannur was built by
a Muslim preacher Malik Iban Dinar in1124 AD and is located about 22 kms
from Kannur town. |
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Malayatoor Church
Located 52 kms from Kochi, the Malayatoor Church
is situated atop the 609 m high Malayatoor Hill. The church is dedicated
to St. Thomas, who is believed to have prayed at this shrine.
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Mangla Devi Temple
Mangala devi temple, the very old temple is
located 15 kms from Thekkady. It lies unseen in the dense woods at the
top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The temple is built in the
traditional Kerala style of architecture. |
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Mannarsala Temple
Mannarshala covers a district of 16 acres of thick
green forest grove dedicated to serpent worship. The temple here is
special in that the holy rites are presided over by a priestess.
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Mar Thoman Church,
Mulanthuruthy
Mulanthuruthy Mar Thoman Church has great
historical meaning for the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church. The Mar
Thoman Church was established between AD 1110 and 1125. |
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Oachira Temple
Oachira is sole place of worship with neither a
structure to house an idol nor an idol around which temples are usually
built.
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Pazhayangadi Mosque
The 500 year old Pazhayangadi Mosque (Kondotty
mosque), in north Kerala is one of the prominent pilgrim centre of the
Muslim society in Kerala. |
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Pundareekapuram Temple
Stop a Small hill called Midayikunnam
Pundareekapuram is a little temple atop a small hill called Midayikunnam
close to Thalayolapparambu, in Kottayam District.
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Sabarimala Temple
This holy shrine, devoted to Lord Ayyappa is a
renowned pilgrim centre atop the rugged hills of the Western Ghats. The
sanctum sanctorum nestles 914 m above sea level, amidst the virgin
forest wilderness of the Western Ghats. |
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Santa Cruz Basilica
Church
The Santa Cruz Basilica is a
historic church that was built by the Portuguese. The church was
elevated to a cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558 AD.
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Sivagiri Temple
Narayana Guru Breathed His Last Here The 'Sivagiri
Mutt' is a 'Ashram' founded by the immense Hindu reformer and
philosopher, Sree Naravana Guru. |
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Thali Temple
Thali temple, situated downtown is a significant
temple of the former Zamorin Kingdom of Kozhikode. The temple is
well-known for the 'Revathi Pattathanam', an annual competition of
pedagogic skills.
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Thirunavaya Temple
Thiruvanaya Navamukunda Temple, near Ponnani in
Malappuram district is situated on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha.
Holding immense historical importance, this is the place where 'Mamangam',
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Thirunelli Temple
The Koothambalam ,
Situated 30 kms North West of
Mananthavadi in the Wayanad region, Thirunelli Temple is known as the
"main pilgrimage of South". Tucked away in the Brahmagiri Hills,
Thirunelli Temple is encircled by the gurgling River Papanasini.
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Thriprayar
Temple
Thriprayar Temple, located south of
Thrissur is one of the significant temples dedicated to Lord Rama. The
impressive wood carvings, sculptures and Mural Paintings are an
interesting sight to see here. |
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Vadakkumnathan Temple
One of the oldest temples in Kerala Vadakkumnnatha
is a prominent Shiva temple, in downtown Thrissur, Kerala.
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Vaikom Temple
The Main Festival: Held in November-December
Parasurama, the mythical founder of Kerala, is told to have built a
temple here devoted to Lord Shiva. |
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Valiyapalli Church
The St. Mary's Church, located 2 kms from Kottayam
was built as early as 1550 AD. The church is well-known for its Persian
stone cross, engraved with very old inscriptions.
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Valliyoorkkavu Temple
The Tribal Dances accompanied by the Percussion
Instruments Valliyoorkkavu Bhagavathy temple is located in the tribal
areas of Wayanad hills at Valliyoorkavu, 3 kms from Mananthavady town in
Wayanad district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. |
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St. Francis Church
St. Francis Church is a stonework church set on
quiet lawns amidst the bustle of Fort Kochi, 10 kms from Ernakulam.
Initially named as Santo Antonio, this protestant church was originally
built by the Europeans in India.
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Thiruvalla Temple
Thiruvalla temple is one of the major temples of Kerala
and a fine sampling of its long-established style of temple
architecture.
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