City: Kerala
Top Things to do in Kerala
Things to do in Kerala, India: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Restaurants in Kerala
1. Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By harikn - Secunderabad, India
We visited the famous Kadampuzha Bhagavathi temple associated with history on 13 Dec in the AN at 4 PM. Normally there are many visitors during the morning hours up to 12 noon and there is no crowd in the AN. The temple closes at sunset. The temple has been recently renovated and the steps, about 60 in number, leading to the temple down below have been cemented with railings to help elders. The place is clean with restrooms and restaurants nearby. There is ample parking.
2. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,583 reviews
A Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway has been built in Dravidian style and is closed to non-Hindus.
Reviewed By EASWAR52 - Mumbai, India
This is one of the oldest temples in Trivandrum. It is very famous and powerful. One must spend considerable time here to have a glimpse of all the important places like, the main deity sree Padmanabhan, darshan of all other deities inside, visit around the premises full of sculptures etc A crowded temple with limited darshan timings and dress codes. A visit to this temple will certainly make you satisfied, fulfilled and happy. Many poojas are available here to suit varied prayers of devotees. Definitely a must see temple and land mark in Trivandrum.
3. Guruvayur Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,108 reviews
Reviewed By UnmeshN2 - Bhopal, India
A blissful early morning visit to see Lord Guruvayurappa is always on our to do list whenever I get to visit Kerala. It is always an amazing experience to visit this place. This time we were lucky to see the Guruvayur elephant Keshavan(he is very huge and cute at the same time), we even offered bananas for him to eat and he finished it in seconds. Overall experience was as usual.. Amazing!!
4. Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By MadhusudananT
This is a temple in forest. You need to trek for ~Km. First 3 hills are steep. It would take about 3 hours to complete the trekking. Heart patients and Astma patients please avoid trekking. Temple provides oxygen parlor every 400 to 500m. Instead take a dolly which is about INR 3000 for both ways. Please go in groups. Individual trip is not advised for first timers. taking bath at Pampa is good during monsoon. The river will not be clean during other seasons. Plastic is banned. Clean drinking water is provided at every 200m. Hence no worries. Temple provides free Breakfast, Lunch. There are few hotels also.
5. Sree Subramanya Swami Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By baumwolle1963 - Coimbatore, India
A temple dedicated to lord Subramanya in Kerala. Temple opens in evening at 5 pm only. A must visit temple in the visit to allepey.
6. Valayanad Devi Temple
7. Janardhana Swami Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By Sura22
Being a very old temple, it has a very rich history. A search for the temple on the internet gives one a quick run throuhg history. The temple and surroundings are clean and very well maintained. Gents are required to be bare chested while in the temple of the main deity. Adjacent to the temple is the temple pond. An early morning visit to the temple to is a great way to meditate and get energised. The west side temple entrance provides road level access to the temple without the need to climbe steep stairs.
8. St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Frinson - Bengaluru, India
We visited Arthunkal Basilica on the way back from kumarakom vacation. It's an historic pilgrimage centre and one of the oldest churches in India. The main church and the one built in 1561 are both well maintained and open for public to pray. A must visit if you are in this area and definitely one to explore if you have an interest in Christian history in India
9. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By SaffronS109
It's in central of vaikom town.very nice and peaceful temole ,I was there with my business friends ,we had very spiritual feelings during out stay.
10. Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By abhinishv - Secunderabad, India
The temple is an old architectural splendor and is spread over a huge area with a large pond. The temple has two gates of entry the Eastern & Western Gate. The Western Gate has lot of shops & adequate parking. The temple is famous for the " Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam ( Rice Kheer/ Rice Pudding)", which is distributed at 12 noon. The Palpayasam needs to be pre-booked or if you are lucky you can stand in queue at 10:30 am and try and get it on the same day. The temple also has a elephant permanently inside the temple premises. It is believed that Sree Guruvayoor Appan ( Deity at Guruvayoor Temple) visits the temple every day noon for the "Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam". Please Note :- Due to the present COVID-19 situation, entry only through Western Gate is allowed. Children are though allowed inside the temple premises but entry into the main sanctum sanctorum.
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