The Importance of Sabarimala Pilgrimage
The Sastha temple is one of the ancient temples in Kerala and it is widely believed that the deity of this temple was installed by Parasurama. According to another very popular legend, it was...
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The unique customs and traditions of Sabarimala
Sabarimala follows several unique traditions. Before visiting the temple, pilgrims are required to observe austerities for 41 days. They are required to take two baths a day (in the morning and in the evening...
Sabarimala Pilgrimage Season to Begin on November 16
Another Mandalam season is here. Starting November 16, devotees will start flocking to Sabarimala seeking the darshan of their favorite deity Ayyappan. Ayyappan is a unique deity in many aspects; so is his temple...
Thali Sree Mahaganapathi Temple, Ongallur
The Mahaganapathi Temple at Ongallur is one of the 32 Thali temples in Kerala. The date of origin of the temple is not known but it is widely regarded as one of the oldest...
Thirumittacode Anju Moorthy Temple
Uyyavandha Perumal Temple at Thirumittacode is one of the oldest temples in Kerala. It is about 4 kilometers from Pattambi, a small town in the Palakkad district of Kerala. The temple situated on the...
Pambadi Nagaraja Temple
The Naga Raja Temple at Pambadi, Thiruvillwamala is one of the most important serpent temples in Palakkad district. There are no idols here. While this is a temple dedicated to the Serpent god, the...
Thiruvazhiyodu Shiva Temple
Thiruvazhiyodu Shiva Temple at Sreekrishnapuram is one of the most important temples in the Palakkad district of Kerala. This temple is older than 1000 years. It is believed to have been built on a...
Karimpuzha Sree Rama Swami Temple | Dakshina Ayodhya
The Sree Rama Swami Temple on the banks of Karimpuzha at Sreekrishnapuram, Palakkad district is famous as the Ayodhya of the South. The presiding deity is Lord Ram. Devotees believe that Karimpuzha on whose banks...
Manniyampathur Saraswathi Temple | Temples of Kerala
The Saraswati Temple at Manniyampathur is one of the oldest temples in Palakkad district. It is also famous as the only Saraswathi Temple in the Malabar region of Kerala. Since this is a Saraswati...
Most Famous Durga Temples in India
There are numerous Durga Mata temples in India. Visiting one or more of these temples during Navaratri is highly auspicious. Durga is the true manifestation of the cosmic energy that pervades the universe. She...