Narayan Kannur Temple Ezhimala | Temples in Kerala

The first inscription, dated to 929 CE, references Mushika (Ezhimala) ruler Validhara Vikrama Rama and the influential merchant guild Manigramam. The ...

Vishnu

Sree Oorpazhachi Kavu Temple Edakkad | Oorpazhachikavu Temple | Temples in Kerala

In the 1790s, during the invasion of Malabar by Tipu Sultan, the temple administration fled with the idols and other valuables to protect them from l...

Devi

Pallikunnu Mookambika Devi Temple Pallikkunnu | Shri Pallikunnu Mookambika Temple | Temples in Kerala

The temple is believed to have been established by the great Indian philosopher Adi Shankaracharya, who installed the idol of the deity nearly 1200 ye...

Devi

Urumbachan Kottam Thottata | Urumbachan Kshetram | Temples in Kerala

Despite the absence of an idol or traditional temple structure, residents light lamps daily and offer coconuts at the Gurusthanam, especially on spec...

Ganesha

Kanathur Mahavishnu Temple Pallikkunnu | Kanathur Sree Maha Vishnu Temple | Temples in Kerala

Worshipped for his compassion, mercy, and righteousness, Lord Vishnu is the central deity of this sacred shrine. The temple becomes especially vibrant...

Vishnu

Cheleri Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple Chelerimukk | Temples in Kerala

Thaipooyam is the main festival celebrated at the temple. When the demon Tarakasura made life unbearable in the celestial world, the sages and the god...

Muruga

Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi Temple Valapattanam | Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple | Temples in Kerala

The presiding deity, Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy, is a fierce form of Goddess Bhadrakali. She is revered as the divine mother of the ancient martial a...

Devi

Madayi Sri Thiruvarkkaattu Kaavu Bhagavati Temple Pazhayangadi | Madayi Kavu | Madayi Thiruvarkadu Bhagavathi Temple - Temples in Kerala

With a history spanning over two thousand years, the temple has been under the patronage of various regional dynasties, who venerated the presiding de...

Devi

Eeshanamangalam Sree Maha Vishnu Temple Kannadiparamba | Temples in Kerala

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Mahavishnu, enshrined in the sanctum sanctorum (sreekovil). Worshipped as the divine protector and preserver...

Vishnu

Andallurkavu Temple Palayad | Sree Andaloor Kavu Temples in Kerala

It is a prominent Urayima temple of the Thiyya community and holds a special place among the Abhimana Kshetrams of Vaishnavite tradition. Dedicated t...

Shiva

Anayamkavu Sree Durgadevi Temple Kelakam | Anayam Kavu Devi Temple | Temples in Kerala

Anayamkavu Sree Durgadevi Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga (Sri Parvati). Deeply associated with the traditions and beliefs of th...

Durga

Annur Sree Mahavishnu Temple Payyanur | Annur Mahavishnu Temple | Temples in Kerala

The name "Annur" is believed to be derived from the word "Ann," a reference to Lord Vishnu, the presiding deity of the temple. This revered temple is ...

Vishnu

Akliyath Siva Temple Azhikode South | Temples in Kerala

This rare and ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the unique form of Kirathamoorthi. It embodies all the essential features of a traditional ...

Shiva

Adiyeri Madam Devi Temple Aralam | Sree Adiyerimadam | Temples in Kerala

Devotees visit the temple seeking blessings for a happy marital life and to be blessed with children. The temple is managed by the Sree Adiyerimadam D...

Devi

Adikatalayi Sree Krishna Temple Katalayi | Temples in Kerala

Historical accounts suggest that during the reign of the Kolathiri kings, there once stood the Kadalayi fort (Kotta), the temple, and a temple pond i...