Sreekandeshwaram temple, Trivandrum

Sreekanteswaram is known for the temple of Lord Shiva.There is another temple by the name "Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram" near Overbridge,Trivandrum.In the 'Mathilakam' records (documents relating to administration of Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple,Thiruvananthapuram) there is reference about this temple.In this temple, the 2 main deities are Lord Shiva and Lord Mahavishnu.

The story goes that there was an old sweeper maid who used to work in Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple.After the day's work,the tired old maid used to take rest under the shade of a tree near her hut.She would keep the broom and the pot called "Kalayakkudam" near the tree.One day it so happened that after her rest, she tried to lift the pot but it would not move!! So she tried to break the pot using a stone.To her great shock she found that the pot was bleeding profusely!! It is believed that Lord Shiva gave darshan to the old lady.On further enquiry, it was confirmed to be 'SWAYAMBHU SHIVA LINGA'.The king inspected the spot and orderd to build a new Shiva Temple there which in the later years become the famous Sreekanteswaram Temple.

This temple must be at least 700 years old.Hundreds of devotees worship at Sreekanteswaram Temple every day.The main idol faces east.The sacred temple pond is seen on the eastern side.Sree Mahaganapathy, Sree Dharmasastha,Sree Nagaraja,Sree Murukan,Sree Anjaneya and Sree Krishna are also worshipped in this glorious temple.Although the "Sreekoil"(Sanctum Sanctorum) is very small,divine presence is strongly felt.

Sreekanteswaram Temple is conveniently located at 3 km from Trivandrum Central Railway Station and KSRTC Bus Stand and 1 km from Sree padmanabha Swami Temple.

Erumeli Sastha Temple

Erumeli Sastha Temple, an important meeting place in the pilgrimage trip to Sabarimala is famous on many counts. There is also a Muslim Temple very near to the Sastha Temple. Ayyappans go to Sabarimala after worshipping at these two temples, that symbolise the Hindu-Muslim unity. The pilgrims go to Sabarimala after 'Pettathullal' at Erumeli. Pilgrimage to Sabarimala without Pettathullal and worship at the above mentioned temples is against the traditional dogmas. Erumeli Temple is at a distance of 38 Kms from Kottayam. Nearest Railway station is Kottayam.

Parthasarathy Temple, Guruvayoor

Parthasarathy Temple This is a famous temple credited with an idol of Parthasarathy, Lord Krishna in the form of Guiding Arjuana (Partha). It is believed that this idol was installed in this temple by Adi Shankara. This temple also has a shrine for Adi Shankara. The temple sanctum is in the form of chariot with wheels and horses. Many devotees regularly visit to offer prayers and temple ambiance is good for silent prayer and meditation.

Kulathoopuzha Ayyappan temple

Situated on a forest range on the Thiruvananthapuram – Shenkottai road, Kulathupuzha is known for the Sastha temple. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April/May is the most important festival. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Kulathupuzha. The Thenmala railway station is just 10 km from here.The Sastha Temple at Kulathupuzha is very ancient. The idol at Kulathupuzha is called ‘Manikandan’. It is believed that the Temple was constructed by the Raja of Pandalam. But the idol was discovered by a Brahmin from Kottarakkara after several years and he started pooja there. The King of Kottarakkara heard about this and constructed the present temple. Feeding to the fishes in the nearby river is an important ‘vazhipadu’ in the Temple.

Chilanthi Ambalam

This ‘Chilanthi Ambalam’ is located one km east of Kodumon on Ezhamkulam- Kaipattor Road and 10 km from Adoor. It is not a new one, but 1,200 years’ old and attracts hundreds of devotees on Sundays.

Administered by the Travancore Devaswom Board, the temple has Vanadurga as the presiding deity who is a sub-goddess of the nearby Kodumon Sre e Vai - kundapuram Sree Mahavishnu temple.The victims of spider-bites, even having deep wounds, get relief with the prasadam and ‘theertham’ provided by the temple which has poojas twice a day.

The temple attracts devotees from Tamil Nadu too. Temple melsanthi Madhavan Potti said about 50 devotees approach him for spider-bites treatment every week.They are given ‘kadalipazham,’ ‘malar, ‘an eatable made from fried paddy and ‘theeratham’ from the well after performing poojas at the temple. And they get cured.For those who have deep wounds, t h e t h r e e ‘nivedyams’ are prescribed for seven days. Reghunath, the devaswom employee of the temple, said a large number of devotees approach the temple for treatment.

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, one of the ancient temples of South India, is popularly described as Sabarimala of the Women, as women form the major portion of devotees is located at Attukal. The Goddess in the temple of Attukal is worshipped as the Supreme Mother, creator of all living beings and the mighty preserver as well as destroyer of them all. The pilgrims from all over the country, who visit Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple and worship the Lord, do not consider their visits complete without the visit to the shrine of the supreme Mother Attukalamma.

According to mythology, Attukal Bhagavathy is supposed to be the divinised form ofKannaki, the famous heroine of Chilapathikaram, written by Elenkovadikal, the Tamil Poet. The story goes that after the destruction of ancient city of Madurai, Kannaki left the city and reached Kerala via Kanyakumari and on the way to Kodungalloor took a sojourn at Attukal. Kannaki is supposed to be the incarnation of Parvathy, the consort of Paramasiva. The all powerful and benign Attukal Bhagavathy reigns eternally supreme at Attukal and nurses devotees as a mother does her children. Thousands of devotees from far and near flock to the Temple to bend before the Goddess with awe and reverence to prostrate and redress their affliction and agony.

Perinthalmanma Thali

Perinthalmanma Thali

This Mahadeva kshetram is situated at Perinthalmanma , and is dedicated to lord Mahadeva. Uma Maheshwari pooja is the main offerings of this temple.n
This temple is situated close to Thirumandankunnu temple, and one can even plan the famous Kadambuza.