Category: Kollam

Rameshwaram Mahadeva temple in Kollam district is believed to be the humble abode where Lord Rama had worshipped Mahadeva facing west, thus the name “Rameshwaram” came into existence. It is among the two Rameshwaram temples in 108 Shivalaya Soothram located in Kerala. One being this temple and the other is Amaravila Rameshwaram Sri Mahadeva Temple,…

Pullichira church is situated on the banks of Pullichira lake in the village of Mayyanad. Pullichira’s Immaculate Conception Church is under the diocese of Kollam. The church’s origin dates back to the early 16th century,  built by Portuguese merchants. There is a beautiful myth behind the origin of the church in Pullichira. During the 16th…

One of the ancient temples in Kerala, Pattazhy Devi temple is located in Pathanapuram Taluk in Kollam District. This heritage temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, built on the exact spot where Devi’s apparition was seen. The legend behind the temple says that the land was a plantain farm belonging to an ancient family. Once…

Mukhathala Murari temple in Kollam district is unique in its architecture as well as in its peculiar mode of worship.It has only main deity Maha Vishnu and no other suv deities as in other temples. Located on Kulathupuzha  The temple is characterized by the following features:

A religiously harmonious village, Mayyanad is located in Kollam district at a distance of 10 km from the town. The village resides on the banks of Paravur lake and the coast of Arabian sea. Well-known to the public as a hub or core of popular shrines belonging to all three religions in Kerala, with miscellaneous…

Kulathupuzha is a small village in Kollam district with numerous natural attractions. Kulathupuzha river, Kulathupuzha Reserve forest and Kulathupuzha Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the most significant sights. Yet Kulathupuzha is famous for the ancient Sastha temple and an Indo – Swiss Dairy Farm Projects. Kulathupuzha Sastha temple is devoted to Bala Sastha who is…

Kottukkal Cave Temple (Kaltrikkovil): A Marvel of Rock-Cut Architecture Nestled in the serene village of Kottukkal, near Anchal in Kerala’s Kollam district, lies the Kottukkal Cave Temple, locally known as Kaltrikkovil. This ancient temple, a splendid example of rock-cut architecture, is believed to have been constructed between the 6th and 8th centuries CE. The temple’s…

The Kaurava temples in Kerala are significant for their unique connection to the Mahabharata, with each temple dedicated to the characters of the epic. These temples are spread across different regions and hold immense historical and cultural value. 1. Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada (Duryodhana Temple) Located in Edakkad Ward of Poruvazhy village in Kunnathoor Taluk, Kollam…

The pro-cathedral of Quilon Diocese, Infant Jesus Cathedral, is located in the city of Thangassery, Kollam district. This historically significant Roman Catholic church built in the year of 1614 by Portuguese, was formerly known as “Bom Jesu Church ”. The church is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, that attracts numerous devotees who seek the blessings…

Aryankavu Ayyappa temple is one among the five temples (Pancha Sastha Temples) consecrated by Parasurama in Kerala. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, that is, Aryankavu Ayyan (Tiruaryan) is believed to be the adolescent form of Lord Ayyappa. This beautiful and divine temple is residing on the banks of Rajakoop stream, which is a…