Showing posts with label Kerala Temples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kerala Temples. Show all posts

Friday, 2 March 2012

Kerala Backwaters - Explore exotic backwaters in the lap of serene nature

Kerala Holidays
Kerala Backwaters are renowned amid all the globe trotters. There are a number of enchanting backwaters that are dotted in every part of this charming state. Some of the world popular backwater destinations are Alleppey, Cochin, Trivandrum, Kollam, Kumarakom, Kozhikode, Kuttanad and rest of other sprawling backwater places. All such mesmerizing sites might be fascinating you a lot due to their exotic allures such as fringed coconut palm trees & other leafy trees, marine life under water, beautiful & chirruping birds in the sky, blue green water, blooming lilies, lotus & few other flowers, and extensive greenery. Besides, while taking the help of well decorated houseboats, you will be able to find them easily. During your journey, you can explore these exotic backwaters in the lap of serene nature that will leave a long-lasting impression on your mind.

Kerala allows you to enjoy your thrilling and unforgettable holidays everywhere in this region. Be it sea beaches, hill stations, houseboats or backwaters. During Kerala Holidays, all such awe-inspiring attractions will give you lots of lovely memories for a long period.

If one wants to make their vacations memorable then she/he can explore aesthetically designed temples and also invigorate herself/himself with many Ayurvedic therapies which will increase their stamina and power with electrifying energy.

Below, we will talk about overwhelming allures of temples and beneficial Ayurvedic treatments in brief:


Kerala Temples

Sabarimala Temple, Sri Krishnaswamy Temple, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Vadakkumnathan Temple, Guruvayur Temple and many alike are found in Kerala. All such old & world popular temples tour in Kerala are adorned with immense paintings, huge pillars, holy water tanks, a number of statues, monuments, sculptures of Hindu gods and several Gopurams (gate towers). Furthermore, the architectural marvels of such sacred places are designed marvelously and elegantly. Apart from that, most of the pilgrims come in these shrines to participate and celebrate in numerous festivals which are held all year round with lots of jollity and gaiety.

Kerala Ayurveda

This southern state is renowned for its Ayurveda therapy centers. Every year numerous of visitors come here to rejuvenate their body, mind and soul with positive energies. Kerala Ayurveda tour gives you a healthy and vigorous life. Here, we will draw your attention to some Ayurvedic therapies that will cure your all major body ailments and disorders such as Abhyangam, Lepanam, Herbal Facial, Ksheera Dhoomam, Kadi Vasti, Pizhichil, Dhara, Sirovasthi and many more.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Kerala temples - Explore sumptuous architecture

Kerala temples
Kerala temples
Kerala Temples are famous for their intriguing architecture and antiquity. The shrines have held an essential place in the life of Keralites. The architectural designs of the sacred places of Kerala are entirely different from the other regions of India. There are abundant of sacred places that you can conveniently explore in Kerala (God’s Own Country). To know more information about places of pilgrimage in god’s own country read below:

Guruvayur Temple

Guruvayur Temple tour is located in Guruvayur town of Thrissur district in Kerala. It is assumed that this shrine is about 5,000 years old. The temple is devoted to the Hindu Lord Krishna who is also known as Guruvayurappan. Here, you can find a standing icon of Lord Krishna which has four hands holding conch, mace, discus and lotus. The image has been engraved from precious stone known as “Patala Anjana”. After that, you can also see some more paintings and statues of Lord Krishna which are designed elegantly.

Sabarimala Temple

Sabarimala Temple is situated in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala. Every year around 3 to 4 million pilgrims come here from far-flung destinations across the world. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Ayyappan. It is supposed to be the place where Ayyappan meditated. The sacred place gets flocked with lots of pilgrims mainly during the festive seasons which occur from November to January. The two major events of this shrine are held in the month of December i.e. Mandala pooja, and Makaravilakku which occurs in the month of January. The holy place remains closed rest of the year expect for the first five days of Malayalam month and during Chitra Vishnu which is held in the month of April.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala lies in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The place of pilgrimage was constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. This sacred place is consecrated to Lord Vishnu. Here, you can explore a number of statues, monuments, paintings, sculptures which are designed very splendidly. After that, you may also search some other allures here like about 365 corridors, one-quarter sculptured granite-stone pillars, tank (Padma Theertham) which means the lotus spring, 100-foot seven tier gopuram that are made in the Pandyan style etc.

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Kerala Temples- Divine places of God’s own country

Kerala Temples
Kerala is one of the highly acclaimed states of South India. This land is well known for a number of marvelous temples which are dotted everywhere in Kerala. You can easily explore so many aesthetically designed shrines like Sabarimala temple, Kalpathy temple, Guruvayur temple, Vadakkumnathan temple, Padmanabhaswamy temple and lots more. The Kerala temples tour can be explored in various cities or towns of the state. Here, we are giving you superb glimpses about few holy places of Kerala:

IV. Sabarimala Temple

Sabarimala Temple is situated in the Western Ghat hill ranges of Pathanamthitta region in Kerala. Around 40 to 50 million visitors come here all over the year. This place of pilgrimage is devoted to Hindu God Ayyappan. Additionally, the holy place only opens for worship during the days of Chitra Vishnu, Makaravilakku and Mandalapooja. The architecture design of this spiritual place is very tremendous.

V. Guruvayoor Temple

This sacred place is located in the Thrissur region of Kerala. The Guruvayur Temple is meant for all the devotees of Lord Sree Guruvayurappan. You can easily find a number of attractive images of Sree Guruvayurappan with four arms holding a discus, a mace, a lotus and a conch. In addition, you can also search a number of statues, icons and sculptures of Lord Krishna which are made up from very exceptional rock known as Patala Anjana. Hence, this spiritual spot has special worth for the Sree Guruvayurappan’s lovers.


VI. Padmanabhaswamy temple

 
Padmanabhaswamy temple is in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. This Hindu shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Anyone can find several images, statutes, monuments of Vishnu which are decorated with gold and valuable stones. Furthermore, the holy place was built in the Dravidian style of architecture. You can also explore some main lures such as tank, around 365 corridors, 100- foot seven tier gopuram made in the Pandyan style and lots more. The architectural design of this sacred place is very elegant. However, this place of pilgrimage is well known among all the Krishna devotees.