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The temples of Kerala are dedicated to a variety of gods and goddesses from the Hindu mythology. An architectural delights, these temples are printed in the traditional style. Some of the significant temples in Kerala include the Padmanabhaswamy temple, Vadukkumnathan Temple, Vaikom Temple, Chottanikkara Temple, Mannarshala Temple, Ananthapura Lake Temple and the Ambalapuzha Temple. These temples reflects the religious fervor of people of Kerala.
Kerala temples find expression in a mixed medium of stone,
brick, laterite and wood this unique approach to temple
building resulted in a distinctive form of architecture,
laying stress on sanctity, simplicity and a prevailing
naturalism which marked the worship in temples. The earlier
temples of Kerala were primarily for Shiva and Vishnu or
their manifestations (Krishna, Parasurama, Rama, Vamana).
Swayampradhana shrines to Ganesha, Kartikeya are of later
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AMBALAPUZHA TEMPLE |
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The ancient Sree Krishna Temple, devoted to Lord Krishna is situated 8 miles south of Alappuzha. This temple is famous right through Kerala for the milk porridge, 'Palpayasam' served here. At Karumadi, near by, is a picture of the Buddha, a relic of the times when Buddhism flourish in the State.
It is also in this temple that 'Pallipana' is performed by 'Velans'
(sorcerers) once in twelve years. Human sacrifice was conducted in
ancient times.
However, cocks have now replaced humans on the sacrificial altar.
Neighbouring Alleppey, with its beautiful backwaters and canals has
a water carnival and Regatta conducted every year as part of the
Independence Day celebrations.
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CHOTTANIKKARA TEMPLE |
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Chottanikkara temple, located near Ernakulam enshrines Bhagawati - the mother Goddess, one of the most accepted deities in Kerala. Enroute is the Poornatrayesa temple at Tripunittura. The Devi is worshipped beside with Lord Vishnu. Together, they are known as Lakshminarayana.
Goddess Rajarajeswari is the presiding deity. This deity is
worshipped in three different forms - as Saraswati in the morning -
draped in white, as Bhadrakali at noon draped in crimson, and as
Durga in the evening decked in blue.
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GURUVAYOOR TEMPLE |
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Guruvayoor, where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated, is one
of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of kerala. The
walls of the sanctum sanctorum are inlaid with exquisite mural
paintings and carvings.
In Kerala, this is probably the only temple that hosts the maximum
number of marriages and rice feeding ceremonies
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KALPATHY TEMPLE |
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The Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva temple is situated 3 kms from Palakkad. The annual chariot temple is a gala event. The annual 'Ratholsavam' or Chariot Festival at Sree Viswanantha Swamy temple lasts for seven days. On the last three days, beautifully decked temple chariots are royally drawn through the streets by thousands of devotee whose soul stirring chants rent the air.
The festival is dominated by three magnificent chariots, bedecked
with flowers and flags, each sanctified by the presence of the lord.
Teeming crowds of people and millions of hands try to reach out to
be one of the privileged to have the honour of pulling the chariots,
as they proceed in stately grandeur.
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MANGLA DEVI TEMPLE |
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Mangala devi temple, the ancient temple is located 15 kms from
Thekkady.
It lies hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above
sea level. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of
architecture.
Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day.
The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the
ghats and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu.
Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife
Warden, Thekkady.
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