Kerala

Poonjar Palace, an ancient architecture, standing in ranges of Western Ghats, at Kottayam district of Kerala, in south India. A 860 year existing history from Cheras & Pandiyas. The Poonjar Palace, a craftsmanship of architecture – components engraved here are wooden as there are vast hilly forest present in Kottayam of Kerala. Granites, tiles, bricks…

Located on the south-western tip of Indian Subcontinent, the unique identity & features have made Kerala one of the most sought-after tourist destinations inside Asia. Fondly called ‘God’s Own Country’, one of the favoured destinations among south Indian destinations which presents lifetime experiences with equable climate, tranquil backwaters, hill stations, beaches, and exotic wildlife –…

Customs of Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple are uncommon where every ritual is performed under a Brahmin women. Senior most Brahmin woman in the family have a status of Mother. She ought to stay as a brahmacharini for retribution. Parasuram’s ceremonies are really sacred here, dedicated to serpent, the temple is revered holy among Hindu community. Keralite have divine Kaavu. These are…

A temple believed to be around 1500 years old, made by a forest occupant named Kannappan. In order to protect her daughter from evil spirits, he used to sacrifice every day for Goddess Bhagavathy. One day he didn’t find any animal for sacrifice and hence requested his daughter to bring a pet calf for sacrifice….

Kasaragod is a preserved site in Kerala. Bekal Fort is like a giant keyhole, which was built in the 17th CE. offering a nice view of nearby sea from observation towers, which were occupied via gigantic cannons. Near Bekal, a Mosque was intially built via Tipu Sultan. After Kadampa Dynasty, it changed hands over years…

Ananthapura Lake Temple Anantha Padmanabha Swamy is a Vishnu mandir, at Northern Kerala, linked with Trivandrum Padmanabha Kshetram. A great shrine on a lake with scenic views of Western Ghats. The temple has a vegetarian crocodile. Ananthapura has architecture, history, religion, & beliefs. The site is at a lake, close to Kumbla, Kasargod of Kerala….

Kappad or Kappakadavu is the rock-studded and historically famous beach, as it is here that Vasco Da Gama landed in India on May 27, 1498. He was the first European to explore India with 170 men that began the relationship between India & Europe. This also became a quite permanent way for India from Europe…

Lokanarkavu Bhagavathy Mandir is a prime attraction of Kozhikode. The unique temple of Kerala in Memunda is 5km away from Vadakara, closely connected to Kalaripayattu. The Lokanarkavu derived from a term Lokamalayarkavu, where ‘lokam’ means world, which is made of ‘mala’ or mountain, here ‘aaru’ signifies river & ‘Kavu’ depicts grove. Distinct shrines for Durga,…

An archaeological museum exhibiting collection of country’s artefacts. The site remains open from 9.00 – 17:00, except on Mondays. Krishnapuram is 47 km away from Alappuzha, 2 – 3 km from Kayamkulam railway station. Kerala has royal palaces that were erstwhile princely domains. Krishnapuram Palace is among these palaces, a palace close to Sree Krishnaswamy. History…

Sivagiri – Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Sree Narayana Guru established Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala, 39 km away from Trivandrum. Pilgrimage fo Sivagiri is conducted at Dec – Jan. Sivagiri mutt is run and organised under headquarter of Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust. Sri Narayana Guru took samadhi here. Sree Narayana Guru, a sage & reformer made a temple for propagating…

An ancient auspicious Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple has a beautiful fresco of Shiva Thandavam. Presently it is administered under Trivandrum Devasom Board. The temple is at Ettumanoor Taluk, Kottayam of Kerala. Shiva is worshiped here as Ettumanoor Appan by Hindu Keralites. Inside this temple, Linga is worshipped, a form symbolizing fertility,…