By Neha Mewari | Aug 18, 2025
Located in Thiruvananthapuram, this is the richest temple in the world. Lord Vishnu rests here on the serpent Anantha.
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Situated in Kochi, the temple worships Goddess Rajarajeswari in three forms-Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga, throughout the day.
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Known as the ‘Dwarka of the South’, this Thrissur temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is famous for weddings and rice-feeding rituals.
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Home to Little Krishna and famous for its delicious Palpayasam, this Alappuzha temple hosts a popular boat race in June-July.
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Located in Haripad, this forest temple worships the serpent god Nagaraja and is believed to bless infertile women with children.
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Famous for the world’s largest women gathering during the Pongala festival, this Thiruvananthapuram temple honors Goddess Bhadrakali.
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This UNESCO-honored temple in Thrissur showcases murals of Mahabharata and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, built by Lord Parashurama.
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In Kottayam, this Shiva temple has stunning Dravidian murals and is linked to demon Khara’s transformation into a deer.
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One of Kerala’s holiest shrines, this forest temple is open only 127 days a year and welcomes devotees of all faiths.
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Called the ‘Kashi of the South’, this Shiva temple in Kottayam is famous for its unique oval sanctum and wish-fulfilling rituals.
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