Famous Temples To Visit At Kerala

We all know kerala is well known for its scenic beauty and back waters.But it is also known as land of gods there are many important temples at Kerala to be visited there. Sculpture at temple also places an unique format in South India.

Few Important Temples To Be Visited:

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple:

The temple was established by the ruling family of  Travancore. His Royal Highness Marthanda Varma dedicated the kingdom to Lord and ruled as His obedient Daasa.(servant).

 The temple has a 100-feet high gopuram built in the Dravidian style. The idol of Vishnu is seen reclining on Anantha, the serpent. The idol is made of a rare combination not seen elsewhere. You have to view the gold plated idol part by part from three windows. The Pradakshina (walking around the abode of the Deity) ways are incredible; the stone carvings are a treat to watch. So are the murals.

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple:

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is near Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It is dedicated to Devi Parvathy. It has become a huge attraction for women who on a certain day in Mid Feb-to-Mid March, cook Pongala, a mixture of rice, jaggery, coconut and ghee in new mudpots on make-shift  fires in the premises to please Devi. 

Ambalapuzha Srikrishna Temple:

It is an ancient temple built in the early 17th century. Krishna is worshipped as  “Unni krishna” His form as a child. It is well known for the delicious “Palpayasam” served  as an offering. The temple is also known for the fact that the deity from Guruvayoor was brought here for safekeeping when Tipu Sultan’s raid was expected.  

Chottanikkara Temple:

The main god here is Bhagawati, this temple is specially for those suffering from mental illness. They are brought here in numbers, and most of them get cured. As Devi is worshiped along with Vishnu the devotees address them together as Lakshminarayana. Devi is worshipped as Saraswati in the morning, Bhadrakali at noon and Durga in the evening.

Guruvayoor Srikrishna Temple:

Being such a hoary ancient temple there are many legends associated with its origin and also for some of the events and festivals conducted there. Krishnanattam a dance drama about Krishna’s childhood is enacted once a year; it is not allowed to be staged anywhere else. The names of some great singers of south Indian music and Sanskrit and Malayalam poets are associated with the temple; for the healing power of the Lord.