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Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganesha Temple temple in Kottarakkara
Other

Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganesha Temple

Kottarakkara, Kerala

Mahaganesha (Ganesha)

One of the most famous Ganesha temples in Kerala, believed to grant wishes with certainty. The Ganesha idol here is unusually large and is worshipped as Mahaganesha (the Great Ganesha). The Kottarakkara temple is also the birthplace of the Kerala Kathakali tradition — the original Ramayana Attaprakaram was composed here.

Timings

5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stay city

Kollam

Best time

October to March

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Lokanarkavu Bhagavathy Temple temple in Mambaram
Devi

Lokanarkavu Bhagavathy Temple

Mambaram, Kerala

Lokanarkavu Amma (Bhagavathy)

An ancient Bhagavathy temple in Kozhikode known for the elaborate Theyyam performances that serve as worship. One of the main Theyyam centers of North Kerala where the living tradition of divine impersonation (Theyyam) is preserved. The annual festival is a major cultural and spiritual event drawing Theyyam artists from across Kannur and Kozhikode.

Stay city

Kozhikode

Best time

December to March (Theyyam season)

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Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple temple in Haripad
Other Senior Friendly

Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple

Haripad, Kerala

Nagaraja (Serpent God)

Mannarasala is India's largest serpent temple in a dense forest. Thousands of harmless snakes roam freely — considered divine manifestations of Nagaraja. The presiding deity is worshipped for fertility blessings.

Timings

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Duration

45 minutes

Stay city

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Best time

August–September (Mannarasala Ayilya)

Children & Family Blessings Protection Sarpa Dosha Remedy Kala Sarpa Dosha
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Mullakkal Bhagavathy Temple temple in Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Devi

Mullakkal Bhagavathy Temple

Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala

Mullakkal Amma (Bhagavathy / Rajarajeswari)

The presiding deity temple of Alappuzha (Alleppey) town, situated in the heart of the city. Mullakkal Amma is the guardian goddess of the town. The annual Mullakkal Chitta Mahotsavam (temple festival in March/April) transforms the Alleppey waterways with a spectacular procession of illuminated boats and fireworks — unlike anything seen anywhere else.

Timings

5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stay city

Alappuzha (Alleppey)

Best time

October to March

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Oachira Parabrahma Temple temple in Oachira
Other

Oachira Parabrahma Temple

Oachira, Kerala

Parabrahman (Formless Absolute)

One of the rarest temples in India — there is no idol, no sanctum, no priest performing puja in the traditional sense. Devotees worship the open field as the manifestation of Parabrahman (the formless Absolute). A massive open ground with small mounds and trees is the entire temple. The annual Ochira Kali (battle re-enactment) is one of the most unique rituals in Kerala.

Stay city

Kollam

Best time

Year round

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Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple temple in Parassinikkadavu
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Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple

Parassinikkadavu, Kerala

Thiruvappana Muthappan (Shiva & Vishnu)

A unique deity who combines Shiva and Vishnu in one form, worshipped as Muthappan — a folk hunter deity. The temple is open to people of all castes and religions. Theyyam (ritual dance) performances are offered daily as worship — unlike anywhere else in Kerala where Theyyam is seasonal. Fish and toddy (coconut wine) are offered as prasadam — completely unique in Hindu temple tradition.

Timings

5:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Theyyam: daily at 5:30 AM & 6:30 PM)

Stay city

Kannur

Best time

Year round

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Paravur Purappally Brahma Temple temple in Purappally
Other

Paravur Purappally Brahma Temple

Purappally, Kerala

Brahma (Creator)

One of the very rare temples in India dedicated to Brahma (the Creator), who has almost no temples of his own. This ancient temple in Pathanamthitta district enshrines Brahma as the primary deity. According to the Puranas, Brahma lost his right to be worshipped after a dispute with Shiva, so this is one of the few places where he is still venerated.

Stay city

Pathanamthitta

Best time

October to March

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Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple temple in Sabarimala
Ayyappa

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

Sabarimala, Kerala

Ayyappa (Dharmasasta)

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is one of the world's largest pilgrimage sites with 40–50 million pilgrims during Mandalam season. Set at 914m altitude in the Western Ghats, accessible only by 5 km forest trek. Male devotees undertake a 41-day vratam before visiting.

Timings

Open only during pilgrimage seasons (Mandalam–Makaravilakku: Nov–Jan; Vishu; Onam)

Duration

1–2 day journey including trekking

Stay city

Pamba or Erumeli

Best time

Mandalam season (November–January)

Ayyappa Devotion Vow Completion General Pilgrimage
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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple temple in Thiruvananthapuram
Vishnu Senior Friendly

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Padmanabhaswamy (Vishnu)

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams and the world's wealthiest religious institution. The reclining Vishnu in three-panel ananthasayana posture is unique. Managed by the Travancore Royal Family. Vaults contain treasures estimated at over ₹1 lakh crore.

Timings

3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Duration

1 – 1.5 hours

Stay city

Thiruvananthapuram

Best time

October – March

Wealth & Prosperity Vishnu / Balaji Devotion Divya Desam General Pilgrimage
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Thalipparambu Rajarajeswara Temple temple in Thalipparambu
Shiva

Thalipparambu Rajarajeswara Temple

Thalipparambu, Kerala

Rajarajeswara (Shiva)

An ancient 11th-century Kerala-style temple with a massive two-tiered copper-plated mandapam. One of the most architecturally significant temples of North Kerala, with outstanding murals in the traditional Kerala mural style inside the inner chambers. Considered one of the 108 Shiva temples (Ashtottara Shata Shiva Kshetras) of Kerala.

Timings

5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stay city

Kannur

Best time

October to March

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Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple temple in Angadippuram
Devi

Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple

Angadippuram, Kerala

Thirumandhamkunnu Amma (Bhagavathy)

One of the most revered Devi temples in Kerala, set on the Angadippuram hill in Malappuram. The Bharani festival in Karkidakam month is one of the most intensely spiritual temple festivals in Kerala — devotees from across the state converge for the unique rituals. The temple has close associations with the Zamorin rulers of Calicut.

Timings

5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stay city

Malappuram

Best time

July to August (Bharani), October to March generally

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Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple temple in Thirunavaya
Vishnu

Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple

Thirunavaya, Kerala

Navamukunda (Vishnu)

One of the 108 Divya Desams of Kerala, situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river. This temple is associated with the famous Mamankam festival that was held every 12 years on the Bharathapuzha sandbank — once the grandest gathering in Kerala. The Navamukunda deity (nine-faced Vishnu) is rare and sacred.

Timings

5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stay city

Thrissur

Best time

October to March

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Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple temple in Kodungallur
Shiva

Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple

Kodungallur, Kerala

Mahadeva (Shiva)

One of the ancient Shiva temples in Kerala near Kodungallur (Cranganore), one of the earliest ports of South Asia. This temple is believed to date back to the Sangam age and is mentioned in ancient Tamil Sangam poetry. Historically significant as Kodungallur was the capital of the Chera kingdom and one of the most cosmopolitan ports of the ancient world.

Timings

5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stay city

Thrissur

Best time

October to March

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Thiruvangad Sri Rama Temple temple in Thiruvangad
Vishnu

Thiruvangad Sri Rama Temple

Thiruvangad, Kerala

Sri Rama

One of the Pancha Rama Kshetras (five sacred Rama temples) of Kerala. Located in Thalassery (Tellicherry), this is one of the oldest Rama temples in Kerala where Rama is enshrined in the standing form (Sthanaka). Associated with the legend of Parashurama who established the temple after clearing the forests.

Timings

5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stay city

Thalassery / Kannur

Best time

October to March

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Thrissur Vadakkunnathan Temple temple in Thrissur
Shiva Senior Friendly

Thrissur Vadakkunnathan Temple

Thrissur, Kerala

Vadakkunnathan (Shiva)

Vadakkunnathan Temple is one of the most ancient temples in Kerala. Famous for Thrissur Pooram — the most magnificent elephant festival in the world with over 100 caparisoned elephants. Built entirely of wood and laterite in traditional Kerala style.

Timings

4:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Duration

1 hour

Stay city

Thrissur

Best time

April–May (Thrissur Pooram)

Peace & Mental Calm Shiva Devotion Festival Darshan General Pilgrimage
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Vaikom Mahadeva Temple temple in Vaikom
Shiva Senior Friendly

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Vaikom, Kerala

Mahadeva (Shiva)

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is historically significant as the site of the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) for temple entry rights. On the banks of Vembanad Lake backwaters. The Vaikkom Ashtami festival is over 1000 years old.

Timings

4:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Duration

45 minutes

Stay city

Kottayam

Best time

November (Vaikkom Ashtami)

Peace & Mental Calm Shiva Devotion General Pilgrimage
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