Guruvayur, the small village in Thrissur district, is known to the world as the location of the famous Sree Krishna temple. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage centres in Kerala and the entire country. The main deity is referred to as “Guruvayurappan” and the temple is said to be “Bhuloka Vaikunta”, the heavenly…
Koodalmanikyam temple situated at a distance of 20 km away from Thrissur town, in Irinjalakuda is a unique temple with its structure and religious significance. It is the only temple in all India that is dedicated to and worships Lord Bharata, the third brother of Lord Rama in Ramayana. Within the shrine, Lord Bharata is…
Paramekkavu Bhagavathy temple is one among the largest temples dedicated to Goddess Durga. This temple in Paramekkavu, Thrissur is in very proximity to the Vadakkumnathan temple. The major deity of the temple is Devi Vaishnavay, the incarnation of Durga Devi, who is believed to have reached Paramekkavu along with Kuruppal (the head of the Nair…
It is one of the oldest temples in Kerala, with its establishment dating back to the time when Lord Parashuram retained the whole state out of the sea. Situated at Peruvanam, Thrissur, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thus, it remains one of the most visited pilgrimages among the Shaivites. Residing in 7 acres…
Shankara Samadhi in Thrissur is the resting place of the famous Indian scholar Adi Shankaracharya, the philosopher who proposed Advaita Vedanta. It is believed that he attained his salvation at the age of 32 in Thrissur A.D 820. The sage was born in Kalady, and the birthplace of Adi Shankara is a famous pilgrim centre…
St.Thomas Syro Malabar church in Palayur is one of the ancient churches in Kerala established in A.D 52 by St. Thomas himself, who is one among the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He landed on Indian soil in Kodungallur, earlier known as “Muziris” and preached the gospel of God to the high-caste Brahmins. Once he…
Centuries-old Thiruvambady temple is located in Patturaikkal, Thrissur district. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and resides in close association with the Vadakkumnathan Temple. During the Thrissur Pooram festival, Thiruvambady Temple is one among the two rival temples that represent a section of the nearby region. The main deity, Lord Krishna is taken to…
Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva temple located in Kodungallur, Thrissur is also known by the name Thiruvan Jai Kalam temple. The temple is believed to have been built around the 8th century during the Chera Dynasty and Cheraman Perumal was behind the construction of the temple. Lord Shiva the main deity of the temple is worshipped as Mahadeva…
Vilwadrinatha temple is situated in Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur district. The temple located on a hilltop, 100 feet above the sea level, is one among the four temples in Kerala dedicated to Lord Rama and among the rarest ones that house Lord Lakshmana. Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, locally known as “Vilwadranathan” is worshipped…
Thriprayar temple located on the banks of river Teevar, in Thriprayar, Thrissur is a significant pilgrimage centre dedicated to Lord Rama. The idol of the deity closely resembles Lord Vishnu, with four arms holding a conch, a disc, a garland and a bow. Sree Rama of the temple is often known by the names, Thriprayarappan…
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