Kerala has a mixed population of Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jews. All these religions have important shrines and places of pilgrimage in Kerala. Some of the important pilgrimage centers in Kerala, India are:
Guruvayoor Temple:
Located in Trissur district of Kerala, Guruvayoor is Kerala's best-known temple and is the center of the worship of Lord Krishna, in Kerala. Known for its distinctive Kerala Temple architecture, popular rituals carried out by pilgrims at Guruvayoor include weighing children against fruit, jaggery or rice and offering the resulting quantity to the temple.
Sabarimala:
This shrine in Kerala's hill district is dedicated to the deity Ayyapan, a synthesis of Vishnu and Krishna. Kerala's most popular pilgrimage destination, the sabarimala pilgrimage attracts devotees from across South India. Pilgrims wear black clothes and observe a strict period of fasting and abstinence before they make the trip to the temple. On an auspicious day during the pilgrimage, a light (Makara villaku) is seen on an adjacent hill, signifying the presence of Ayyappan. Young girls and elderly women also make the journey to this holy pilgrimage destination in Kerala.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple:
This temple with Lord Vishnu (Padmanabha) as its principal deity, is located in Thiruvananthapuram. It is known for its architectural excellence. The erstwhile Maharajas of Travancore offered prayers at this splendidly carved temple.
Vaikom Temple:
A historically significant temple in Kerala, it was here that people of the so-called lower castes challenged Hindu orthodoxy that prevented them from entering temples, by entering the Vaikom temple to offer prayers, in 1928 after the intervention of Mahatma Gandhi.
Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple:
Situated in Palakkad district, this temple, which was built in the 14th century, has three shrines. The circular shrine is dedicated to Shiva, the dome-shaped shrine is dedicated to Shakaranarayana and the square shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Vadakunnanthan Temple:
Located in Trissur district, this is the venue of an annual temple festival. In this grand event, two rows of magnificently decorated tuskers, stand facing each other, while drummers beat out a traditional rhythm and representatives of the temples raise colored parasols over the elephants, bearing the images of the deities of neighboring temples. It is both an intense religious event and a colorful tourist attraction in Kerala that concludes with a grand display of fireworks.
Varkala:
The temple at Varkala, which is also known for its beautiful beach, is an important pilgrimage destination in Kerala. Devotees come to visit the shrine of the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, who brought about the unrestricted entry of all castes to all temples in Kerala.
Churches:
St. Francis Church:
This historic church in Cochin was built by the Portuguese in 1510. It was here that the body of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, who opened the sea route from Europe to India, was placed before being taken back to Portugal.
Niranom:
This well-known Christian pilgrimage destination in Kerala, is believed to be one of the 7 churches established by St Thomas when he visited Kerala in 52 A.D.
St. Mary's Church:
Situated in Cheriapalli near the town of Kottayam, this church built by Thekkumkoor Maharajah in 1579, is known for its splendid design, which combines architectural features of both Portugal and Kerala.
Jewish Synagogue
Cochin:
Located at Mattancherry in Cochin (Kochi), this synagogue built in 1558 and later restored and enlarged, has a clock tower and is decorated with blue and white Chinese tiles.
Mosques:
There are many historic mosques in Kerala. Some of these include the Juma Masjid at Palayam Trivandrum, the mosque at Kottakal and the mosque at Kanjirapally whose Mullah is a part of the annual ritual at the Hindu pilgrimage destination of Sabarimala, because of its association with Vavar, the Muslim companion of Ayyappan. One of the striking features of traditional mosques in Kerala is the absence of minarets. Since houses were spread out, the muezzins call was ineffective and therefore minarets from which muezzin could call the faithful to prayer were dispensed with and the roof of the mosque followed the traditional tiled roof construction of Kerala mansions, to cope with the fierce monsoon rains of Kerala, India.
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Holidaying in Kerala - Simply Worth It
Kerala, one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, is famous for its serene natural beauty, beautiful beaches, lush green landscapes, backwaters and ayurveda. This beautiful Indian state situated at the southern part of the country, lures tourists from far and wide.
Kerala travel is one thing that you should experience yourself and with you family at least once. The charm of Kerala is such that once you go there, you'll have that craving to go back again and again.
You can explore the beauty of nature to the fullest in Kerala. The places you can explore here are the exotic sea beaches, hill stations, temples, wildlife and the backwaters. If you are in Kerala for your holidays, one must visit place is the Kerala Backwaters. You can enjoy every element of nature around you - water, greenery, birds almost everything.
Another very beautiful travel location in Kerala is the mystic hill station Munnar located amidst three hills. Munnar is 120 km away from Cochin which is another tourist hotspot. The aroma of tea and coffee plantations and pleasant weather make this place all the more special. You can spend your evenings lazying around the beautiful and ecstatic beaches of Kerala.
While you are on Kerala India travel, give yourself a culture treat and enjoy some lip smacking south Indian food seasoned with flavours of fresh spices. You can also enjoy the folk and classical dance forms of the state, Kathakali, Mohini Attam etc. that are actually musical representations of a mythological drama. It generally starts at dusk and goes throughout the night. Snake boat race presents another ethnic and unique cultural glimpse of the state that is held only once in a year before Onam which is the biggest festival of Kerala. Watching live snake boat raced is an experience of lifetime and in itself which cannot be this can not be experienced anywhere else in the world.
So, book your Kerala flight and a room in a Kerala hotel now to spend a vacation of lifetime and do full justice to your much needed break because a holiday in Kerala is completely worth it.
Kerala travel is one thing that you should experience yourself and with you family at least once. The charm of Kerala is such that once you go there, you'll have that craving to go back again and again.
You can explore the beauty of nature to the fullest in Kerala. The places you can explore here are the exotic sea beaches, hill stations, temples, wildlife and the backwaters. If you are in Kerala for your holidays, one must visit place is the Kerala Backwaters. You can enjoy every element of nature around you - water, greenery, birds almost everything.
Another very beautiful travel location in Kerala is the mystic hill station Munnar located amidst three hills. Munnar is 120 km away from Cochin which is another tourist hotspot. The aroma of tea and coffee plantations and pleasant weather make this place all the more special. You can spend your evenings lazying around the beautiful and ecstatic beaches of Kerala.
While you are on Kerala India travel, give yourself a culture treat and enjoy some lip smacking south Indian food seasoned with flavours of fresh spices. You can also enjoy the folk and classical dance forms of the state, Kathakali, Mohini Attam etc. that are actually musical representations of a mythological drama. It generally starts at dusk and goes throughout the night. Snake boat race presents another ethnic and unique cultural glimpse of the state that is held only once in a year before Onam which is the biggest festival of Kerala. Watching live snake boat raced is an experience of lifetime and in itself which cannot be this can not be experienced anywhere else in the world.
So, book your Kerala flight and a room in a Kerala hotel now to spend a vacation of lifetime and do full justice to your much needed break because a holiday in Kerala is completely worth it.
Visit Internationally Famous Kovalam Beach on Your Tours in Kerala
Kerala, also popularly known as "God’s Own Country", is a beautiful state of India. It is predominantly famous for its beautiful sun-kissed beaches dotted with palm coconut groves and breathtaking backwaters blessed with exceptional nature beauty. Kerala has some of finest beaches of world that can be visited on Kerala tour to India.
Cherai Beach, Varkala Beach, Alappuzha Beach, Fort Kochi Beach, Fort Bekal Beach, Kappad Beach, Kovalam Beach, etc are some of world famous beaches of Kerala. Tourists, honeymooners, beach-lovers, etc tour to Kerala to explore these breathtaking beaches.
One of the most popular and famous beaches of Kerala is Kovalam Beach. It is internationally known for its unique charm. It is developed as the world class beach resort. It has three adjacent crescent beaches that add to charm. A massive rocky cape on the beach has created a beautiful inlet of tranquil water that is ideal for swimming and sea bathing.
The Kovalam beach offers a plenty of and diverse options like swimming, sunbathing, ayurveda, herbal body massaging, cruising, cultural programs, sunset watching, etc. Surly spending few days on Kovalam beach will be a unique and pleasant experience that will last forever.
In ancient times, the beautiful Kovalam was a fishing village and a favorite hippy haunt. It has also been a favorite haunt for foreigners especially for Europeans since 1930s. Today, Kovalam is developed as one of the most beautiful and finest beaches of the world. Travellers from all around the world visit Kovalam to spend their holidays in memorable ways. Azure water and pleasant climate of Kovalam create magical ambiance for pleasant and memorable holidays.
Kovalam beach is great place for sun-bathing and swimming. There are lots of water funs and activities that can be enjoyed at Kovalam beach. They are sun-bathing, sea-swimming, kayaking, surfing, skiing, cruising, etc. You too will love to indulge in these enjoyable activities on your Kovalam beach tour to Kerala South India.
Kovalam beach is also known for ayurvedic treatment and every year a large gathering of people come here especially for ayurvedic treatment. In this way people take double enjoyment – ayurvedic treatment as well as tourism. There are several ayurvedic treatment & massage and yoga centers. You will too love to get rejuvenated and freshen up at these centers on your tours in Kerala, South India.
Kovalam is located at the very short distance of 16 km from Trivandrum – the capital of Kerala, South India. Trivandrum is also a worth visiting city where you can visit several interesting places like Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Ponmudi Hills, etc.
Kovalam beach is dotted with several world class resorts and cottages. So, you can find here well accommodation. In other way, Kovalam beach is perfect for spending holidays whether they are family holidays or honeymoon holiday or sightseeing tours or just for beach fun and activities.
There are several Kerala tour packages for Kovalam beach in the market made available by various tour operators and travel agents. You can book on of them and get start you Kerala tours. Well, visit Kovalam Beach and take with you a pleasant and lifetime experience.
Cherai Beach, Varkala Beach, Alappuzha Beach, Fort Kochi Beach, Fort Bekal Beach, Kappad Beach, Kovalam Beach, etc are some of world famous beaches of Kerala. Tourists, honeymooners, beach-lovers, etc tour to Kerala to explore these breathtaking beaches.
One of the most popular and famous beaches of Kerala is Kovalam Beach. It is internationally known for its unique charm. It is developed as the world class beach resort. It has three adjacent crescent beaches that add to charm. A massive rocky cape on the beach has created a beautiful inlet of tranquil water that is ideal for swimming and sea bathing.
The Kovalam beach offers a plenty of and diverse options like swimming, sunbathing, ayurveda, herbal body massaging, cruising, cultural programs, sunset watching, etc. Surly spending few days on Kovalam beach will be a unique and pleasant experience that will last forever.
In ancient times, the beautiful Kovalam was a fishing village and a favorite hippy haunt. It has also been a favorite haunt for foreigners especially for Europeans since 1930s. Today, Kovalam is developed as one of the most beautiful and finest beaches of the world. Travellers from all around the world visit Kovalam to spend their holidays in memorable ways. Azure water and pleasant climate of Kovalam create magical ambiance for pleasant and memorable holidays.
Kovalam beach is great place for sun-bathing and swimming. There are lots of water funs and activities that can be enjoyed at Kovalam beach. They are sun-bathing, sea-swimming, kayaking, surfing, skiing, cruising, etc. You too will love to indulge in these enjoyable activities on your Kovalam beach tour to Kerala South India.
Kovalam beach is also known for ayurvedic treatment and every year a large gathering of people come here especially for ayurvedic treatment. In this way people take double enjoyment – ayurvedic treatment as well as tourism. There are several ayurvedic treatment & massage and yoga centers. You will too love to get rejuvenated and freshen up at these centers on your tours in Kerala, South India.
Kovalam is located at the very short distance of 16 km from Trivandrum – the capital of Kerala, South India. Trivandrum is also a worth visiting city where you can visit several interesting places like Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Ponmudi Hills, etc.
Kovalam beach is dotted with several world class resorts and cottages. So, you can find here well accommodation. In other way, Kovalam beach is perfect for spending holidays whether they are family holidays or honeymoon holiday or sightseeing tours or just for beach fun and activities.
There are several Kerala tour packages for Kovalam beach in the market made available by various tour operators and travel agents. You can book on of them and get start you Kerala tours. Well, visit Kovalam Beach and take with you a pleasant and lifetime experience.
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