God’s own country particularly in terms of architecture and secular in nature is the hub of temples and shrines. The bond of history and culture besides the utmost faith and influence of the story defines the belief of the locals. The story of belief and dedication is amazingly eternal and it all started with worship of nature that was in fact the original form of reverence but later the phase of transition called for the abode and then the legacy of architecture made its way changing the whole idea of mythical admiration.
One of the finest as far as an illustration of Dravidian architecture is concerned; the temple is dedicated to praising the glory of Lord Vishnu. The historical account states that it was established back in the 8th century and it is amongst those 108 Divya Desam of Vishnu Chronology. The Alphasy festival is one of the major festivals celebrated during the month of October/November. The city pays heed to the glory as its name shares its legacy with the beauty of the presiding deity Anantha.
Set adjacent to Periyar Tiger Reserve, the temple is one of the popular temples of Kerala and could be considered the most pious pilgrimage center where devote comes from every corner of the world to attain the core of salvation. The mythological lineage refers to a story that Sabarimala was the place where Hindu God Ayyappan meditated after destroying the charms of the demon Mahishi.
Set at a distance of around 2 km away from the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is erected to pay homage to the incarnation of Devi Parvati. The temple holds the record of gathering the single largest mass of women and their activities. The mythological story of the temple makes it important and religious commiseration has made it one of the grandeur of people’s faiths and beliefs.
Established in the 17th century, the temple is dedicated to praising the glory of Lord Krishna and Krishna here is worshipped as Unnikrishnan. The legend behind the serving of Palpayasam is very interesting and it is renowned for its emerald deity which is brought from Guruvayoor during the historic reign of Tipu Sultan. The Ambalapuzha Temple Festival defines the chords of the festive season and cultural transcription.
Structured in true norms of Hindu architecture the temple is one of the important shrines of Kerala. The presiding deity of Chottanikkara Devi is worshipped as Devi Saraswati during the morning, Devi Lakshmi at Noon, and in the evening the crimson color defines the divinity of Devi Durga. Lord Shiva the master of the Universe is worshipped in a divine manner and Guruthi Pooja held every evening defines culture as they are all involved in the fierce forms of invocation of Goddesses.
Guruvayoor sometimes refers as Dwarka of South is blessed to have this temple as it relates to the story of Sudarshana Chakra and pays utmost heed to Lord Krishna. The four-armed standing posture of Lord Krishna at the central citadel is a magnifying part of the attraction. The mythological lineage defines that around the area of Tank Lord Shiva and his family took the initiative to worship Lord Vishnu. The temple is considered sacred and millions of devotees come from every corner to pay homage to Lord Krishna.
Crafted magically in Dravidian architecture, the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple of Kottayam is an abode of Lord Shiva. The Shrine of Shiva has been emulated with true wonders of Dravidian art and mural paintings around define the importance of the Lord in Universal preservation. The cosmological dance of Lord Shiva would be seen depicted on walls and during the Arattu festival is when you would see a charm coming to play a role in the gates of the temple.
With exclusive architecture, the temple is considered one of the most magnifying around Kerala. Dedicated to praise the glory of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer and creator the laterite structure of the shrine is appreciated by everyone. The intricate brass work on the walls is something more defining and brass carving along with catches of wooden roof relates to its historical existence. The temple is among the royal ones and it was built by Zamorin to pay his homage to Lord Shiva.
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Kerala is renowned for its religious and cultural traditions. The beautiful region, also known as "God's own country," has a lot to offer in terms of cultural celebrations, festivals, and rituals that take place all year long. These events not only inspire the locals but also the tourists who occasionally travel to Kerala to experience the incredible culture and traditions of that amazing state. L...