Temples in Kerala

The native Indians (Dravidians) worshipped nature gods, animals, elements, spirits and also various other gods. With the incoming of the Aryans, other Hindu deities such as Shiva, Ganesha were worshipped.

The Aryans were responsible for introducing temples to various regions in India. The modern state of Kerala had also been introduced to temples in the same way.

They made temples on citadels of stone or wood. The temples were simple but they used rich adornment in the temples.

There are numerous temples all over India today. The temples in Kerala are strict about their rules.

A non Hindu or even a Hindu who wears a shirt and a pant is not allowed to go into the inner sanctum. Kerala is believed to be of godly origin. There are two legends on the origin of Kerala. All the temples in Kerala offer some information about the culture of Kerala.

These temples have been built with both, effort and devotion. There are a number of temples in Kerala and all of them enjoy unabated tourists and pilgrims throughout the year. There are many famous temples in Kerala such as the Guruvayoor temple, the Sivagiri Temple, the Sabarimala Temple, the Tiruvala Temple, Ettumanoor Temple.

Guruvayoor temple is a holy land of the Hindus right from ancient times. This temple is worshipped by the interests of Adi Shankaracharya and is one of the significant temples is that the devotees are totally averted from miseries and ailments.

Similarly, Sabarimala Temple has its importance on Makara Sankaranthi. People walk barefoot through the hills, jungles and have a strong belief that all the miseries, worries and troubles get resolved here.

The sanctity of this temple is believed to be strength of the god. Today all these temples are well facilitated with amenities, yet the temple reserves the right to ask their visitors to wait in queue.

Kerala is pilgrimage oriented as there are numerous temples such as Sivagiri Temple. Similarly, one of the biggest temples in Kerala is the Tiruvalla Temple and is prominent for its architectural and spiritual significance. This has developed as one of the traditional dictates of this temple.

The Ettumanoor Temple is another significant temple holding the testimony and influences the culture of the temples to a great extent. The intricate murals and splendid architecture are major tourist attractions and connoisseurs of art and architecture. Visiting Kerala is like visiting a beautiful paradise that is awe-inspiring.