Top 5 Temples to visit while Kerala Tour

08-Mar-2018 BY Admin

The southern state of South India is the miscellany of the natural wonders, traditional and cultural heritage wonders that can easily be traversed under Kerala tour packages. The lands of Dravidian culture is famed for holding the religious and spiritual grandiose which can be best traversed with the Kerala Holiday Tour Packages. Planning a visit to these religious marvels during fair and festivities ascend the tour experience.

So here is the list of the 5 temples you can explore with your Kerala Trip Packages:

Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram

The finest example of the Dravidian architecture, it is one of the richest temples in India. Dated back to 8th century and the mention of it in Puranas and mythological epics, it is surely a must visit under Spiritual Kerala Tour Packages. The presiding shrine of Lord Vishnu with his 5 headed serpents Ananta is a sight to behold. The idol of the deity is believed to be built of the 12008 Salgramas of river Gandaki in Nepal, each pebble representing the sanctity and the greatness of the deity.

Vadakkunnathan temple at Thrissur

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is believed to be built by the 6th incarnation avatar of Lord Vishnu as Parasuram. Holding the historical significance, this architectural marvel presides the three idols of Lord Shiva as Vadakkunnathan, Rama, and Shankaranarayana. The walls of the temples are adorned with the murals portraying the scenes from Hindu epic Mahabharata. The structure has been declared as the national monument of India.

Chottanikkara Temple at Chottanikkara, Ernakulam

The powerful goddess Chottanikkara Bhagavathy is worshipped with utmost respect owing to her curative powers that can heal all form of Mental ailments including the impact of evil spirits. Nestled in the scenic landscapes, the temple housed the idol of the deity in the golden hue bedecked with the floral garlands.The goddess is worshipped as Saraswati in the morning, Laxmi in the noon and Goddess Durga in the evening.

Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple at Kottayam

Being the earliest temple dedicated to Lord Siva in the State, it abodes the most spectacular murals and frescoes of the Lord, especially the one in dance posture, the Pradosha Nruthyam which is reported the best wall painting in the country.

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram

Goddess Bhadrakali is worshipped as Atukulumma at this Temple which witness the largest number of female devotees assembled to celebrates the festivities of Pongala annually. Its rich architecture and religious grandeurs makes it a must visit under the temple tour of South India.