Famous Temples of Kerala – Complete Travel Guide 2026

Kerala is home to some of the most ancient and revered temples in India.

Top Temples of Kerala

1. Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple

Location: Thrissur | Deity: Lord Krishna. Often called the Dwarka of South India. Strict dress code (men: dhoti, women: saree/salwar). Taxi from Cochin Airport Rs 3,200.

2. Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Location: Trivandrum | Deity: Lord Vishnu. One of the richest temples in the world. Only Hindus allowed.

3. Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

Location: Pathanamthitta | 50 million devotees annually. Book Sabarimala taxi.

4. Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

20 km from Kochi. Famous for healing rituals. Goddess appears as Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga at different times.

5. Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur

Ancient Shiva temple famous for Thrissur Pooram festival (April-May).

6. Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Famous for exquisite Nataraja mural painting.

7. Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple

Famous for legendary Palpayasam (rice pudding).

8. Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad

Called Kashi of the South, nestled in Brahmagiri hills.

Temple Tour from Kochi

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