| 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.
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