The land of the gods, of lush greenery, abundant natural beauty, fascinating culture and delicious cuisine is also called Kerala and is located in southern India. Nearly like a country by itself, the state offers every kind of tourist attraction ranging from monuments to beaches and hill stations. The state and its many quaint cities, towns and villages also offer a scintillating tour of temples.
situated amidst the natural grandeur of Kerala are its many simple and charming temples that are built resembling ancient and traditional houses. The warm and welcoming vibe f the temple from outside is reflected in its calm yet powerful interiors. Here is a mesmerising tour of the temples of Thiruvananthapuram. Some of these temples are among the oldest and most revered in India.
Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Among the rare temples of Kerala to sport Dravidian temple architecture.
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Karikkakom Sree Chamundi Devi Temple
An ancient temple that is over 600 years old. This unique temple worships the goddess in three forms.
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Attukal Temple
The temple build for Goddess Kannagi also is the host to the famous Attukal Pongala and millions of women gather here every year for the festival
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Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple
Another ancient temple in South India, the Palakkavu Bhagavathi Temple worships the Goddess Bhadrakali Devi.
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Janardhana Swamy Temple
The calm and picturesque temple courtyards.
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Sarkaradevi Temple
The ancient temple became an iconic symbol with its annual Kaliyoot festival.
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Neyyattinkara Sreekrishna Swamy Temple
The beautiful Krishna temple has the presiding deity as Unnikrishnan or Baby Krishna.