Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple is one of the ancient temples in Kerala mentioned in Tamil Epic Literature, Divya Prabandha, written by Vaishnava Alvars. This historically significant temple is located in Thirunavaya village about 8 km away from Tirur town in Malappuram. The temple residing on the northern banks of Bharathapuzha is dedicated to Navamukunda – Narayana…
The Aryankavu pooram is an annual event in the area. The vela at the Arayankavu lasts for 21 days, starting on Meenam 1. The first days are the trade fair, followed by the puppet play called Tholppavakkoothu (leather puppet play), which is a ritual art performed during the annual festivals in the Kaali temples of…
Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy temple located in Palappuram, 5 km away from Ottapalam in Palakkad district, resides magnificently in the midst of a huge ground. The temple comprises two shrines, Thazhekkavu (lower shrine) with Namboothiri priests and Melekkavu (Upper Shrine) with Nair priests to do the poojas and rituals. Apart from these two shrines, there is another…
At a distance of just 2 km away from Palakkad railway station, there resides a famous Jain temple, in a place called Jainamedu or Jainimedu. The temple structure with a length of 32 feet and a width of 20 feet is built in granite. The temple stands as an epitome of the cultural and religious…
About 55 km away from Palakkad town in Kerala, there is a village called Pattambi and there resides an ancient pilgrim centre, Pattambi Mosque. The mosque is famous among the people of Palakkad through its annual festival of Pattambi Nercha. The event is such a grand display of lights and colours. This feast is held…
On the banks of river Kalpathy, there stands a beautiful ancient temple dedicated to Lord Viswanathan or Lord Shiva. The temple is around 700 years old. Kalpathy being the traditional village of Tamil Brahmin settlement, one can see several agraharams near the temple premises. All the rituals in the temple are conducted according to Tamil…
Thiuvalathur Randu Moorthy Temple, located at a distance of 7 km from Palakkad city, is an ancient pilgrimage centre believed to have been found by Parasuram. The temple that spreads around two hectares of land in Thiruvalathur, is significant for its historical relevance and striking architecture and structures. Annapoorneswari and Mahishasura Mardini are the two…
Vadakkanthara Bhagavathy Temple, also known by the name Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathy Temple, is one of the famous pilgrim centres in Palakkad. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kannagi, who is mentioned in the Tamil ancient literature, Silapathikaram. The legend goes like this, Kannagi was the faithful wife of Kovalan and Kovalan was put to death by…
Aranmula Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is situated in the blissful plain of Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. There are many historical myths and legends in relation to the origin of the Aranmula Temple. It is believed that the idol of Lord Krishna was brought to the temple on a raft made with six pieces of bamboo,…
Kadammanitta Devi temple well known for the annual performance of Padayani is one of the ancient temples in South Kerala, in Pathanamthitta district. Thousands of devotees flood into the temple courtyard to witness and enjoy the majestic art form of Padayani- Kadammanitta Padayani- performed every year as part of a ritual. The 10-day-long annual festival…
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