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Thiruvananthapuram

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Lord Vishnu (Padmanabha)

One of the richest temples on Earth, this iconic shrine houses Lord Vishnu in the sacred Anantha Shayanam posture — recl...

Richest temple in the worldDravidian architectureBest: Oct – Mar

Mar–Apr, Oct–NovOct – Mar

Thiruvananthapuram

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Goddess Bhadrakali

Famous for the annual Attukal Pongala festival — the largest gathering of women in the world (Guinness Record). Millions...

Guinness World RecordLargest women's gatheringBest: Feb – Mar (Pongala season)

Feb 23 – Mar 4, 2026 (Pongala: Mar 3)Feb – Mar (Pongala season)

Kollam

Oachira Parabrahma Temple

Parabrahman (Formless Divine)

A truly unique temple with no roof, no walls, no idol, and no sanctum. It honors the formless 'Parabrahmam,' reminding d...

No idol or sanctumOpen-air worshipBest: Oct – Mar

Jun – JulOct – Mar

Pathanamthitta

Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple

Lord Ayyappa

Nestled in the Western Ghats, this hilltop shrine draws millions who observe the sacred 41-day vratham. The trek through...

41-day vrathamHill-top shrine in forestBest: Nov – Jan (Pilgrimage season)

Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 (Mandala season)Nov – Jan (Pilgrimage season)

Alappuzha

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple

Nagaraja & Nagayakshini

An ancient and powerful serpent shrine set in a dense sacred grove. Home to over 100,000 snake idols scattered across th...

100,000+ snake idolsFemale chief priestessBest: Oct – Mar

Oct – Nov (Annual Ayilyam)Oct – Mar

Kottayam

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Lord Shiva (Mahadeva)

Over 1,500 years old, this temple is celebrated for its timeless architecture and its pivotal role in the historic Vaiko...

1,500+ years oldVaikom Satyagraha landmarkBest: Oct – Mar

Nov – Dec 2026Oct – Mar

Kottayam

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Lord Shiva

Famed for its exquisite wooden architecture, copper-plated roof, and the legendary mural of Lord Shiva as Nataraja. The ...

Copper roof7.5 golden elephants legendBest: Feb – Mar (Aarattu season)

Feb – MarFeb – Mar (Aarattu season)

Idukki

Sree Krishna Swami Temple

Navaneetha Krishna (Butter Krishna)

A tranquil spiritual gem in the hills, this temple enshrines Lord Krishna in his child form holding butter. Situated on ...

Hilltop settingRiverside locationBest: Sep – Mar

Aug – Sep, AprSep – Mar

Ernakulam

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

Goddess Rajarajeshwari

The Goddess here is worshipped in three forms — Saraswati in the morning, Lakshmi at noon, and Durga in the evening. Ren...

Three forms of GoddessHealing ritualsBest: Oct – Mar

Mar 2, 2026 (Makam); Oct (Navaratri)Oct – Mar

Thrissur

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple

Lord Krishna (Four-armed child form)

One of the most important Krishna temples in India, attracting nearly 50,000 pilgrims daily. The deity is worshipped in ...

50,000 daily pilgrimsDwarka of the SouthBest: Nov – Mar (Ekadasi season)

Nov 21, 2026 (Ekadasi); Feb–Mar (Utsavam)Nov – Mar (Ekadasi season)

Thrissur

Vadakkunnathan Temple

Lord Shiva (Vadakkunnathan)

The iconic venue of the spectacular Thrissur Pooram festival. Known for its massive Kerala-style wooden architecture, an...

Thrissur Pooram venueGhee-covered ShivalingamBest: Apr – May (Pooram season)

Apr 27, 2026 (Thrissur Pooram)Apr – May (Pooram season)

Palakkad

Manappulli Bhagavathy Temple

Goddess Bhadrakali

Dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali in her fierce yet protective form, this temple holds deep significance in the Palakkad r...

Fierce Bhadrakali formPalakkad heritageBest: Oct – Mar

Feb – Mar (Vela)Oct – Mar

Malappuram

Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple

Goddess Bhadrakali

A powerful Shakti temple renowned for its 11-day Pooram festival and the auspicious Mangalya Pooja. Devotees seek blessi...

Mangalya Pooja for marriage11-day PooramBest: Mar – Apr (Pooram season)

Mar 25 – Apr 4, 2026 (Pooram on Apr 4)Mar – Apr (Pooram season)

Kozhikode

Lokanarkavu Temple

Goddess Durga

Deeply tied to the legendary Kalaripayattu warrior Aromal Chekavar, this temple blends martial arts heritage with Shakti...

Kalaripayattu heritageAromal Chekavar legendBest: Oct – Mar

Mar – AprOct – Mar

Wayanad

Thirunelli Temple

Lord Vishnu (Maha Vishnu)

Set in the mystical Brahmagiri hills, this temple is said to have been established by Lord Brahma himself. The nearby Pa...

Built by Lord BrahmaPapanasini streamBest: Sep – Mar (Post-monsoon)

Apr, SepSep – Mar (Post-monsoon)

Wayanad

Bathery Jain Temple

Jain Tirthankaras

A 13th-century Jain shrine built in classic Vijayanagara style. One of the few surviving Jain temples in Kerala, it tell...

13th-century architectureVijayanagara styleBest: Sep – Mar

Mar – AprSep – Mar

Kannur

Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple

Lord Muthappan (Vishnu-Shiva combined)

A truly unique temple where the deity is worshipped through daily Theyyam performances rather than a traditional idol. M...

Daily Theyyam worshipOpen to all faithsBest: Nov – Mar (Theyyam season)

Daily Theyyam; Grand festival Mar – AprNov – Mar (Theyyam season)

Kasaragod

Ananthapura Lake Temple

Lord Vishnu (Ananthapadmanabha)

Kerala's only lake temple, set serenely in the middle of a tranquil lake. Believed to be the original seat of Lord Padma...

Only lake temple in KeralaGuardian crocodile BabiyaBest: Oct – Mar

Nov – DecOct – Mar

Festival Calendar 2026–2027

When the Temples Come Alive

Key festival dates to plan your pilgrimage around

2026

January 2026

Makaravilakku — Sabarimala

Jan 14 · The divine light marking the culmination of pilgrimage season

February 2026

Attukal Pongala Festival begins

Feb 23 · 10-day festival at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Ettumanoor Aarattu Festival

Feb–Mar · The golden elephants displayed during this grand festival

Manappullikavu Vela

Feb–Mar · Grand festival at Manappulli Bhagavathy Temple, Palakkad

March 2026

Chottanikkara Makam Thozhal

Mar 2 · Annual Makam festival at Chottanikkara Temple

Attukal Pongala

Mar 3 · The main Pongala day — world's largest women's gathering

Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram begins

Mar 25 · The 11-day Pooram festival begins at Angadipuram

April 2026

Thirumandhamkunnu Pathinonnam Pooram

Apr 4 · The grand 11th day Pooram celebration

Thrissur Pooram — Vadakkunnathan

Apr 27 · Kerala's grandest temple festival with elephants, Kudamattam & fireworks

Vishu Celebrations

Apr 14 · Celebrated across Kerala — Thirunelli, Guruvayur, and more

August – September 2026

Thiruvonam — Onam

Aug 26 · Onam celebrations across all temples

Sreekrishna Jayanthi / Ashtami Rohini

Sep 4 · Lord Krishna's birthday celebrated grandly at Guruvayur

October 2026

Navaratri & Vidyarambham

Oct 19 · Nine-night festival at Chottanikkara, Guruvayur

Mannarasala Annual Ayilyam

Oct 15 · Grand serpent worship festival at Mannarasala

November 2026

Mandala Season — Sabarimala opens

Nov 15 · The great 41-day pilgrimage season begins

Guruvayur Ekadasi

Nov 21 · The most sacred Ekadasi at Guruvayur Temple

Vaikathashtami — Vaikom

Nov 28 · Grand festival at the ancient Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

December 2026

Mandala Pooja — Sabarimala

Dec 27 · Culmination of the Mandala season

Sabarimala reopens for Makaravilakku

Dec 30 · Temple reopens for Makaravilakku season

2027

January 2027

Makaravilakku — Sabarimala

Jan 14 · The divine light marking the culmination of pilgrimage season

February 2027

Attukal Pongala

Feb 22 · The main Pongala day — world's largest women's gathering

Ettumanoor Aarattu Festival

Feb–Mar · The golden elephants displayed during this grand festival

Manappullikavu Vela

Feb–Mar · Grand festival at Manappulli Bhagavathy Temple, Palakkad

March 2027

Chottanikkara Makam Thozhal

Mar 20 · Annual Makam festival at Chottanikkara Temple

Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram begins

Mar 15 · The 11-day Pooram festival begins at Angadipuram

April 2027

Vishu Celebrations

Apr 15 · Kerala New Year celebrated across all temples

Thrissur Pooram — Vadakkunnathan

Apr 17 · Kerala's grandest temple festival with elephants, Kudamattam & fireworks

August – September 2027

Sreekrishna Jayanthi / Ashtami Rohini

Aug 25 · Lord Krishna's birthday celebrated grandly at Guruvayur

Thiruvonam — Onam

Sep 11 · Onam celebrations across all temples

October 2027

Navaratri & Vidyarambham

Oct 8 · Nine-night festival at Chottanikkara, Guruvayur

Mannarasala Annual Ayilyam

Oct–Nov · Grand serpent worship festival at Mannarasala

November – December 2027

Mandala Season — Sabarimala opens

Nov · The great 41-day pilgrimage season begins

Vaikathashtami — Vaikom

Nov–Dec · Grand festival at the ancient Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Guruvayur Ekadasi

Dec 9 · The most sacred Ekadasi at Guruvayur Temple

Mandala Pooja — Sabarimala

Dec 27 · Culmination of the Mandala season

Temples of Kerala

Temple Map

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Oachira Parabrahma Temple

Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple

Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple

Sree Krishna Swami Temple

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple

Vadakkunnathan Temple

Manappulli Bhagavathy Temple

Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple

Lokanarkavu Temple

Thirunelli Temple

Bathery Jain Temple

Parassinikadavu Muthappan Temple

Ananthapura Lake Temple

When the Temples Come Alive

January 2026

February 2026

March 2026

April 2026

August – September 2026

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

August – September 2027

October 2027

November – December 2027

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