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Guruvayur

Guruvayur, the abode of Lord Sree Guruvayurappan, is located 29 kms north west to the cultural capital of the 'God's own country', Kerala. This narrow coastline strip of land on the south western edge of Indian subcontinent is one of the 10 paradises in the world..... http://www.guruvayurdevaswom.org/location.shtml

KERALA TEMPLES

The hoary temples in Kerala provide an impetus to spiritual path. These temples have a magical effect that can turn an atheist into a religious person. Distinct from temples elsewhere in the country, the temples in Kerala are in synchrony with the geography of the region and vibrate with traditions of the region.

Ancient Temples in India

ANCIENT TEMPLES IN INDIA

Ancient era was the witness when religious practices flourished the most and temples became the world's storehouse of knowledge and culture.. The ancient temples are more than mere places of worship. These are sacred buildings of ultimate grace and eternal hapiness

Medieval Temples in India

MEDIEVAL TEMPLES IN INDIA

The temples of the Medieval Era were varied architectural styles. The temples and the religious places built then were symbolic of the ruler and his richness and devotion. The seeds of experimentation in religious architecture were sown in medeival temples.

Modern Temples in India

MODERN TEMPLES IN INDIA

The Pride of India, the Hindu Temples being built in this modern era are more innovative in architectural styles. Despite this innovation they behold the devotees just like ancient and medieval Hindu Temples. These temples speak how hindus adapt to the changes in technology while maintaining strands of confirmity with the past.

Hindu Pilgrimage Centers

Abodes of lasting peace, there is mystery surrounding the Hindu Pilgrimage that has remained unsolved over years.

World Heritage Temples

HERITAGE TEMPLES

Heritage Temples showcase India's heritage potential and rare artistic talent in the country.

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Templeis the most important Temple among the 393 shrines spread over 3 Districts of Kerala and coming under the administration of Cochin Devaswom Board. The Divine Mother known as Rajarajeswari (Adiparasakthi) is worshipped here in three forms Saraswathy in the morning, Lakshmi at noon and Durga in the evening. There is an Idol of Mahavishnu on the same pedestal and so the Deity is called Ammenarayana, Devinarayana, Lakshminarayana and Bhadrenarayana also. Along with Lakshmi & Narayana there are idols of Brahma, Siva, Ganapathi (Ganesh), Subramanya and Sastha on the same pedestal. MORE.............

Origin of Vaikom Temple

Origin of Vaikom The ancient Sanskrit texts, Bhargava Purana & Sanalkumara Samhita mention this place as Vaiyaghra geham and Vaiyaghra puram. As per legends Vyaghrapada Maharshi got Siva darsana here, so it was fittingly called Vyaghrapadapuram. Later, when Tamil spread, the word Vaiyaghra got transformed as Vaikom. Today Vaikom is one of the most revered Shiva shrines in South India. The temple alongwith Ettumanoor Siva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple is considered a powerful trisome. The belief is that if a devotee worships at these three temples before 'Ucha pooja', all the wishes are fulfilled. Though Vaikkath Asthami is the the better known festival at the temple, it celebrates many other festivals, some of them unique to the temple.