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Hindu Pilgrimages in Kerala
Pilgrimages in Kerala
Hindu Pilgrimages in Kerala
Attukal Bhagavathi Temple : Attukal Bhagavathy temple (Mudippura),
knows as the Sabarimala of women, is in Thiruvananthapuram. Attukal Ponkala,
the annual festival commences on Bharani day in Kumbhom (February - March) and
continues for nine days.
Chettikulangara Devi Temple : One of the renowned Devi temples in Kerala
is Chettikulangara temple, Kayamkulam in Alappuzha. Highlights of Bharani festival,
celebrated in February-March, are Kuthiyottam and Kettukazhcha. Of these , the
former is performed as an offering to Bhagavathy.
Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple : A big pilgrim draw, Guruvayoor is known
as Kasi of South. Round the year devotees throng to worship Guruvayoorappan,
little Krishna, the reigning deity.
Mannarsala Temple, Harippad : Mannarasala temple at Harippad is the seat
of God of Serpents. Built in a grove, the temple is reputed for having 30,000
images of snake-gods and this is the largest of its kind in the state.
Thrichambaram Sree Krishna Temple : The temple dedicated to Sree Krishna
is at Thrichambaram, Kannur, 14-kms from Pappinisserry railway station. The
fortnight festival begins on 22nd Kumbham (February - March).
Janardhanaswamy Temple, Varkala : Arattu, the annual festival is celebrated
every year in March-April commencing with Kodiyettu on Karthika day.
Sree Vallabha Temple, Thiruvalla : The temple, 3-kms away from Thiruvalla
Railway Station, have many deities though it is dedicated Lord Vishnu. The temple
compound houses a tank supposed to be a natural one.
Subrahmania Swamy Temple, Haripad : One of the oldest, most important
temples devoted to Lord Subramania is on Kollam-Alapuzha highway. The Subrahmania
idol with four arms is the biggest of its kind designed after the sculptural
pattern of the Buddhist period.
Bhagavathi Temple, Kodungallor : Kodungaloor, the ancient capital of
Kerala, is 35 kms north-west of Ernakulam, has a hoary past. From the days of
recorded history, Kodungalloor, then a trade emporium in India, had been a maritime
port of international repute. The city had been a beehive of activities and
had trade relations with West as well as Middle-East.
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