7 Oldest Temples In Kerala That Have Been Around For Decades

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Oldest Temples In Kerala

Kerala has many temples that have a rich history, but did you know there are some that have been around for centuries if not decades? Take a look!

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple in Trivandrum, is one of the 108 Divya Desams.

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1. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

AKA Tali Mahakshetram in Kozhikode city, was built in the 14th century.

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2. Tali Shiva Temple

A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, it’s believed that the Shiva Linga here is from the Treta Yuga.

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3. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

A temple dedicated to lord Ayyappan, who is believed to be the son of Shiva and Mohini

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4. Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple

An ancient Hindu temple in Thrissur, this is a classic example of Kerala’s architectural style.

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5. Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple

A religious shrine at Attukal, Goddess Bhadrakali, mounted over 'vethala,' is the main deity of the temple.

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6. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

This Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan and is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus.

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7. Guruvayur Devaswom-Guruvayur

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So, go ahead and visit these temples for some inner peace!