Muthuvara Siva Temple Thrissur

Sree Maheswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in Koorkancherry, 2 km away from Thrissur. The temple idol was installed by the well known religious and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru. The Thypooya Mahotsav, the annual seven day festival of the temple is celebrated with pomp and splendor by the devotees. Regular bus and taxi services are available to the temple.
Cochin International Airport, located 58 km from Thrissur is the nearest airport. Rail aspirants can access this place through Thrissur Railway Station. Local attractions include Vadakkunnathan Temple, Archeological Museum and Thrissur Zoo

Chamakkavu Devi Temple

Chamakkavu Devi Temple near Venmoney is currently a Hindu Temple, but historically this temple was a Buddhist place of worship, which was transformed initially into a Vishnu temple (then known as Sharnga-kavu) and later into a Devi temple. The annual chariot festival and other traditions correspond to the old Buddhist practices of "kettu kazhcha", which was assimilated into Hinduism in Kerala.

The old Buddhist families that worshipped at this temple are said to have moved to a nearby 'kavu' called Vavvara. The Vavvara kavu was owned and maintained by the Elavanthi family. M. C. Narayanan of Kallumala used to be the head of the clan that maintained the Vavvara Kavu and legendary family related to the Chamakkavu temple (the old Buddhist shrine).

Uthrallikavu Temple

Uthralikkavu temple is some two kilometers away in the direction of north from Wadackanchery on the Kodungallore-Shoranur state highway. Just aside the Thrissur – Shoranur Railway line, amidst the paddy fields and surrounded by a chain of highlands and hills, the temple compound forms a rather arena-like stage where the Pooram and its associated features such as elephant procession, fireworks, percussion orchestra etc. would be held.
Despite the fact that the temple is rather small in size compared to its counterparts in Kerala and that it is located at an isolated rural part of the district, during the festival season, the temple and the village raises to media attraction and news fame.

Achancovil Temple Kollam

Achankovil Temple is in the Kollam district and is in Kerala border. Infront of the temple we can see Achancovil river.  Achankovil is an important Hindu pilgrim centre and the famous Sastha temple here is situated amidst thick forest. It is very much important among the sastha temples in Kerala. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Ayyappa. It is said that the installation of the idol of Sastha have been installed several centuries before the Christian Era by Lord Parasurama himself. Achencovil temple is almost above 950 mtrs height from the sea level.Achankovil Shastha Temple, or the Dharmasastha Temple, is one among the five important temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala. Lord Ayyappa leads the Grihastha Ashrama life here – he is depicted as a family man or leads married life here. He is depicted along with his two wives – Purna and Pushkala.

It is believed that the idol here was installed by Lord Parashurama.Lord parasurama got the 'Darshan' From the God Ayyappa, leads to the creation of this Temple which is named as Satha Kovil temple .The Idol of Ayyappa at this Sastha Temble is known as "Rudraksha sila" Which Believed to be made with ruthraksha's and this Idol is believed to be having Miraculous Properties with it's sandal paste Especially snake venom is believed to be cured with that sandal paste from the hand of lord Ayyappa.The Achankovil Sastha Temple is famous for curing poisonous snake bites. The left hand of the idol of Ayyappa at Achankoil Shastha Temple always holds ‘Chandan’ (sandalwood paste) and Thirtha (holy water). The Chandan and Thirtha are considered to have medicinal properties to cure snake bites.

Here Lord Ayyappa is in the form of “Grihasthasrami”. Lord is sitting along with his two wives  ‘Poorna’ and ‘Pushkkala’.The temple is surrounded by a big wall,it is meant to prevent wild animals entering inside the temple.The temple complex also contains other deities associated with the Ayyappa legend. The festivals and rituals held here have strong Tamil roots. During the Sabarimala pilgrimage, devotees also visit this temple to offer their prayers.

Thirunelli Temple Wynad

Thirunelli Temple is the only temple in the world where the devotees can perform all the rituals related to one’s life, starting from birth to death and life after death. It is one of the most ancient temples in Kerala. It is believed that here the prathishta of Lord Vishnu was performed by Lord Brahma. It is also known as ''Sahyamala Kshetram'' and ''Kashi of the South''.

 Thirunelli Temple draws pilgrims from allover, primarily for ancestral rites. The rituals are performed on the banks of the stream Papanasini which flows down from Mount Brahmagiri. It is believed that this stream has divine power to dissolve sins of all the mortals. Another major attraction of the temple is the holy rock where people pray for their forefathers. On the western side of the temple is the cave temple Gunnika, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thus Thirunelli becomes blessed by the unique presence of all the members of the trinity. 

The beautiful Brahmagiri hills and the surrounding lush green forests have made the temple premises a valley of tranquility. So everybody feels completely relaxed after sitting in the sanctum of the temple. The temple is an embodiment of ancient temple architecture. The aquaduct that brings water to the temple is also a witness to hundreds of years of history. 

Sabarimala - Sree Dharma Sastha Temple,

Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, SabarimalaSabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha temples in Kerala. The temple is situated on a hilltop (about 3000 feet above sea level) named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district, which is unique in many respects. The uniqueness gathers its voice, as the temple is open to all, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. There is a place near the temple; east to Sannidhanam, dedicated to the Vavar (a sufi and friend of Lord Ayyappa) which is called 'Vavarunada', an epitome of religious harmony. Another interesting fact is that it is not open throughout the year.

It is open for worship only during the days of Mandalapooja, Makaravilakku and Chitra Vishu. It is said that the pilgrims have to follow fasting for 41 days to cleanse their minds before going to Sabarimala. The journey to the temple is to be taken through difficult paths in the forest as the vehicles can go only up to Pampa. 

Valiyakunnu Narasimha Murthy kshetram

This temple in Valiyakunnu , Malappuram district of kerala is dedicated to the lord Narasimha. Along side with Lord Narasimha, Lord Guruvayoorappa is also present. The presence of Lord Guruvayoorappa is to calm down the ferocious nature of Lord Narasimha.
This temple is situated besides a ayyappa tempe which is called as the 'Ayyappan Kavu'. The temple is situated admist of scenic beauty with greenery around. In colochial terms the lord here is also addressed as 'Thevar'.

This temple is accessasible via - valanchery ,perithalmanna, or through Pattambi.While visiting this temple , the famous Thiruvegapura, Kadampuzha, Thirumandhankunnu, Perinthalmanna Thalli can also planned alongside.

Niram kaitha Kotta Temple - Malappuram

Niram Kaitha Kotta Temple is situated in Vallikunnu Grama Panchayath at the northern extreme of Malappuram district of Kerala. This is about 20 Kms south of Calicut city.This is an important pilgrim centre of Malabar.  

 The Ayyappa temple is thought to be about thousand years of old. The temple is one among the most important Dharma Sastha temple of Malabar region. The Pattulsavam in every Makaram(a month in Kolla varsham ) performs in the premise of this temple with special rituals and ‘Seeveli’.Somany monkeys are living near this temple. The well which provides the holy water (theertham) to the temple also have some special features. The holy water from this well which never dry or overflow is believed that the water is from the holy river Ganges. The water in the well never get sunlight. There is a way to this under ground well from inside the temple for collecting the holy water by the priest.     A few many feets higher than this temple the famous Mekkotta Bagavathy Temple situates on the top of the hill. One will feel how the beauty and solitude provides mental relax when stay here for worship.  

 The vast area around this temple provides the scope for forestation. The peak of the hill and the river which flows round the hill is a really beautiful sight. The beauty, elegance and the peacefulness of this area has the scope of developing in to a shooting location and a tourist centre. 

Kakkad Shree Mahaganapathy kshetram.- Thrissur

The Temple is only 8 kms away from Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple. In 1921, Kakkad Karanawar, Manakulam Kunjunni Raja and his nephew Mukunda Raja and Mahakavi Vallathol jointly formed Kalamandalam and began the performance of Kathakali in this temple. Thus the temple became famous in Kerala as well as outside.

Mahaganapathi and Vettekaran are the Idols installed here. Both are Equally powerful and are given equal importance while performing poojas and offerings. The trunk of the Ganapathy is turned to the left which is an important factor. This temple is one of the rare Mahaganapathy Temples in Kerala. This temple is historically famous in Kerala as well. With the blessings of sree Mahaganapathy and Vettekaran, the temple has became famous in the country. In 2002 the temple flag hoisting (Dwajaprathishta) was performed. In 2003, Subdeities (Upadevathas) like Navagrahas, Nagas, Dampathirakashas, Durga, Bhadrakali etc. were also installed. Famous and well known people are liberally donating money and land to this temple.With the blessing of Ganapathi, life of most of the devotees are advancing succesfully with their expectation.

Important offerings like Mahaganapathi Homam to remove all obstacles; Mangalya Pooja to clear away all the obstacles in marriage, Santhana Pooja for Children and for the Fulfilment of desires. Elephant horn in gold is offered in place of ivory. Other important offerings are Niramala Vettakaran Pattu, Udayasthamana Pooja, Koottappam etc. Reading of (Vayana) Ramayana Navahayanjam, Bhagavathasapthaham, Ganesha Puranam, Sivapuranam etc. are also performed . There is Friday Oottu on every first friday of each malayalam month for which food is distributed to the devotees after Nivedhyam. Vinayaka Chathurthy of Chingamasam is celebrating with Ganesh a Sangeethotsavam. On first saturday of January, Vettakaran pattu is performed along with the breaking of 12008 coconuts. After taking seat on coconuts, at 12.30 am, the Komaram starts throwing and breaking of coconuts and complete the breaking of 12008 coconuts in just 3 1/2 hours. 8 days of Temple Festival (Utsavam) is celebrating every year starting with flag Hoisting (Kodiyettam) on Thiruvathira Nakshathram in Malayalam month of Meenam and concluding with the Pallivetta 7th day Arattu on the 8th day. Chakyarkoothu Ottamthullal, Dance, Bhajans etc. are performed during these 8 day’s of festival. On next sunday after Arattu the residents of Kakkad celebrating Deshapooram. The Prathishta Day (Prathishtadinam) is celebrating on the Aswathi Nakshathram day of the Malayalam month Kumbham. Food is distributed to devotees (Prasadaoottu) on Prathishta day, Vinayaka Chathurthy, Vettakaran Pattu and Temple Festival Days. It is believed to be good that persons who pray to Sree Ganapathi and Vettakaran, for attaining success in every aspect of life.

Visit this Temple and do worship at least once and receive the blessings of Sree Mahaganapathi and Sree Vettakaran.

Panachikadu Saraswathi Temple...

The Saraswathi temple in the Panachikadu 

village of Kottayam district, Kerala is known as Dakshina (Southern) Mookambi. Eventhough many Saraswathi temples perform pooja only during the ' Navarathri period', this temple offers pooja throughout giving ' darshan' to the devotees.This temple is situated in the panachikadu village 11 kilometers away from the well known Kottayam District Head Quarters of South Kerala. This village resembles the famous Kodajadri,. In the Main Central Road( MC Road), between Kottayam and Changanassery, there is a small village called Chingavanam. Travelling 4 kilometers east fromChangavanam one can reach the temple situated in anidyllic and beautiful place.