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Pilgrim
Tour Destinations In Kerala
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Guruvayoor
Temple
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Guruvayoor,
where the famous Sri Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the
most sacred and important pilgrim centers of kerala. The walls
of the sanctum sanctorum are inlaid with exquisite mural paintings
and carvings.The historic temple is shrouded in mystery. According
to local belief, the temple was created by 'Guru', the 'preceptor
of the gods' and 'Vayu', the 'god of winds'. The eastern 'nada'
is the main entrance to the shrine. The square 'Sreekovil' is
the sacred sanctum sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity.
Within the temple, there are also the images of Ganapathy, Sri
Ayyappa and Edathedathy Kavil Bhagavathy. Only Hindus are allowed
inside the temple.
Punnathoorkotta, which is at a distance of 2 kms. From Guruvayoor
is home of 50 temple elephants, offers unusual spectacles of the
gentle pachyderm. Guruvayoor has emerged as one of the most important
places of worship in Southern India.
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Thriprayar
Sreerama Temple
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Thriprayar
Temple, located south of Thrissur is one of the important temples
dedicated to Lord Rama. The exquisite wood carvings, sculptures
and Mural Paintings are an interesting sight. The namaskara mandapam
which faces the circular sanctum (srikovil) has 24 panels of wood
carvings and several ancient murals. The circular sanctum has
several sculptural representations of scenes from the Ramayana.
The image of Rama resembles the chaturbhuja Vishnu form with four
arms, bearing a conch, a disc, a bow and a garland respectively.
It is believed that the deity worshipped here possesses some of
the aspects of Shiva too. Images of Sridevi and Bhudevi are on
either side. Rama has been conceived in the form of the victor
over the demon Khara. Five worship services are carried out each
day - (usha, etirthu, panthirati, uccha, athazha). Every day of
seven days the procession starts from Triprayar for a certain
place where the arattu (bathing ceremony) is hold, giving- opportunity
to thousands outside Triprayar to offer Worship to the
deity.
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Kodungaloor
Bhavathy temple
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The
Bhagawati temple at Kodungallur is of great renown throughout
the state of Kerala. The Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagawati
temple is one of the grandest in Kerala
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Chottanikkara
Temple |
Chottanikkara
temple, located near Ernakulam enshrines Bhagawati - the mother
Goddess, is one of the most popular deities in Kerala. On the
way is the Poornatrayesa temple at Tripunittura. The goddess is
worshipped along with Lord Vishnu. People who have mental illness
seek refuge in the divine mother, who graciously cures all her
devotees. Goddess Rajarajeswari is the presiding deity. This
deity is worshipped in three different forms - as Saraswati in
the morning till7:00 - draped in white, as Bhadrakali at noon
draped in crimson, and as Durga in the evening decked in blue.
The image in the shrine is not fixed to the ground and is mounted
on loose sand. Water offered during ablution ceremonies percolates
underground.
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Kalady-Adi Sanakarachrya
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Is
the birth place of one of India's foremost philosopher's Adi Sankaracharya
who preached advaita or monotheism. The temple also encloses the
samadhi of Sankaracharya's mother Aryamba. The location on the
bank of the river where the young Sankara was held by a crocodile
can be seen nearby. The Ramakrishna Advaita ashrama adjoining
the Sri Krishna temple nearby has a beautiful shrine modelled
on the Sri Ramakrihna temple at Belur Math. The 8-storey Adi Sankara
Keerthi Sthambam is a monument that tells Sankaracharya's story
in paintings on the wall as one ascends the structure along a
spiral staiway. The view from the top is breathtaking.Kaladi is
48 kms north-east of Cochin
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Vadakkumnathan
Temple
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It
is one of the largest temples in Kerala and has excellent carved
woodwork.It has three main shrines. One is dedicated to Vadakkunnathan
(Lord Siva) and another to Sankara Narayana (Vishnu). South of
these two shrines is a shrine dedicated to Lord Rama. Vadakkunnathan
(Ten-Kailasanath) is a Maha-linga that is covered with offerings
of hundreds-of-years-old ghee . The linga cannot be seen because
the traditional abhisheka (bathing) with cow ghee over centuries
has formed a 3m (10 ft) mound around the linga. This covering
even makes it difficult for the priest to walk around the inner
sanctum. The shrine dedicated to Sankara Narayana has beautiful
paintings of the Mahabharata. There is also a Deity of Krishna
in the temple and a Ganesh deity betweenthe two northern altars.
This temple is in the park, right in the center of the city.On
the walls there are excellent murals of the Mahabharata and of
Lord Vishnu reclining on Ananta.
The famous kuttambalam, or theater hall, is on the left of the
entrance. Non-Hindus are not permitted in the temple except during
the Pooram festival, when the restrictions are lifted.

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Attukal
Bhagavathi Temple
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This
temple is famous for Attukal Ponkala, the annual festival that
commences on Bharani day in Kumbhom (February - March)Known as
the Sabarimala of women,. The highlight of the festival is the
Ponkala which is an all woman affair. Ponkala is an offering made
in Bhagavathy temples, prepared in the form of payasam (sweet
porridge) with ingredients like rice, jaggery. Coconut kernel
and plantain. Ponkala starts in the morning and ends with the
melsanthi (chief priest) sprinkling holy water over the offerings.
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Varkala |
Sivagiri
Mutt:
This Mutt is a religious site, founded by Sree Narayana Guru (1856
– 1952), the famous philosopher and social reformer of modern
Kerala.Sivagiri is the headquarters of the Sree Narayana Dharma
Sangham Trust.This mutt is situated at an elavation, 3 km. east
of the Janardhana temple. The ashram is devoted to Sree Narayana
Guru (1855-1928), whose followers are the Ezhavas. Guru preached
the doctrine, 'one caste, one religion, one god for humanity'
and attracted a large following among the lower castes. Thousands
of followers visit the Mutt each year. Every afternoon, ‘sadhya’
is served at the mutt for Rs 10. The Sivagiri Gurusamathi, Sivagiri
Sarada Mutt & Sivagiri Vaidika Madom are the main buidings.
Sree
Janardhana Swamy Temple:
Sree Janardhana Swamy temple is a pilgrim centre for Hindus who
visit this temple in huge numbers. This temple is built on a hill
top that has become a sobriquet for the region. Non-Hindus, however,
are not permitted entrance in the inner sanctum but can hang around
in the temple.
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Sabarimala
Temple
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This
holy shrine, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is a renowned pilgrim centre
atop the rugged hills of the Western Ghats. The sanctum sanctorum
nestles 914 m above sea level, amidst the virgin forest wilderness
of the Western Ghats.The main pilgrimage is undertaken between
November and January. Regardless of caste, creed, colour, they
wear black dhotis and carry on their heads, bundles containing
traditional offerings like coconut filled with ghee, camphor and
rice. There are two main pujas called the Mandal Puja and the
Makara Sankranti Puja, which are celebrated .From November to
Middle of January in Kerala, during which time the devotees perform
austerities and penance.
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Padmanabhaswamy
Temple
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This
temple, a sprawling complex with a magnificent seven storied tower
houses the idol of Lord Vishnu in the form of Ananthapadmanaoha
(the Lord who upheld creation on a lotus which sprang forth from
His navel). The 6 m image, partly covered with gold and embellished
with precious stones is viewed in three sections through three
doors. Historical records show that in 1750, the Maharaja of Travancore
on being victorious in a battle laid down his sword and, offered
himself to this temple's deity. Since then, all his successors
have ruled the land as Padmanabhadadasas (servants of Padmanabha).
Arattu is an important festival here
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Palani
Murugan temple
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A
well known pilgrim centre and one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya
or Muruga. The shrine stands on top of the Palani Hills consisting
of 660 steps. There are rope ways too, to take pilgrims to the
top. The main deity is called Dandayudapaani.
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Madurai
Meenakshi Temple
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The
Madurai Temple is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, the lovely consort
of Lord Shiva. The original temple was built by Kulasekara Pandya,
but the entire credit for making the temple as splendid as it
is today goes to the Nayaks. The Nayaks ruled Madurai from the
16th to the 18th century and left a majestic imprint of their
rule in this Temple.
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Ramanatha
swamy
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The
Ramanatha swamy Temple at Rameswaram was built by different rulers
at different times after 12th century onwards. It is one of the
best examples of Dravidian architecture. The corridor of this
temple is the largest in India. The corridor is 197 mts by 133
mts. The temple is built in a sprawling area of six hectares and
has 22 wells.
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Kanyakumari
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This
small temple is dedicated to Kanyakumari, or the youthful form
of the primeval energy Shakti (Mother Goddess). It is located
on the seashore, in the town known by the same name at the southern
tip of India. It is a place at the confluence of the Indian ocean,
The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian
sea. The Vivekananda Rock is another attraction of this place.
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St
.Thomas Chruch Malayatoor
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On
the slopes of the picturesque Western Ghats, 52 Kms. From Kochi
and 8 Kms. From Kalady is the Malayattoor Church. This is a Christian
pilgrim centre and is believed to have been blessed by the Apostle
of Christ, St. Thomas and the Church atop the hill was established
in AD 900. Malayattoor is accessible by road up to the foot hills
of Kurishumudy. The church at the top of the hill, about 2 Kms.
can be reached only by foot. Situated beside the Periyar river
and a small lake called Manappattuchira, Malayatoor is also a
place of scenic beauty
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St
.Thomas Chruch Kodungaloor
St.Thomas
Church: Christs apostle St Thomas is believed to have landed in
Kodungalloor (formerly called Muziris) in 52 AD. The St.Thomas
Church established by him houses ancient relics.The schematic
map of the region around Kodungallur gives only a faint suggestion
of the landscapes of the area, which is hardly above sea level
and abounding in canals and lagoons and prone to flooding in the
rainy season. It is now not possible to locate the ancient site
of Musiris harbourat any of the present sites of the environs
of Kodungallur.
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Cheraman
Juma Masjid
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The
Cheraman Juma Masjid is believed to be the first mosque in India,
built around 629 AD. The mosque is unique because it was baseed
on traditional Hindu art and architecture and resembles a temple.
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Bheemappalli
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This
mosque is famous for the Chandanakkudam Festival which is said
to be the death anniversary of Bheema Beevi, a devout pilgrim
who came to Kerala from Mecca. Festivities include devotees going
round the mosque carrying earthen pots (kudam) smeared with sandal
wood paste. The Uroose festival here is also
famous.
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Kerala Pilgrim Tour Packages
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Guruvayur
Darsan Package (PGDP-01 )
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Day
1 Arrive Guruvayur
Reaching Guruvayur in the evening and check in to hotel. Proceed
to visit temple and atthazhapuja Over night stay at hotel.
Day
2 Darshan at Guruvayur Temple
Darshan at Guruvayur Temple. Proceed to visit Mammiyur temple,
Covvallur temple and Ariyannur temple. Visit Elephant court .Over
night stay at hotel.
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3 Back to Cochin
Visit sree rama temple, Kodungaloor hagavthy temple and Back to
Cochin
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One
Day Darsan Packages starting From Rs 1,400/-onwards  |
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Kerala Pilgrim
Tour Round up (PGR
02 )
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Destination
: Cochin »Guruvayoor »Thiruvanathapuram
» Kanyakumari » Cochin
Duration : 04 Nights / 05
Days |
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Day
01 : Arrive Cochin
On
arrival the
Morningkerala Holidays Tour representative will meet
you and assist you to Visit Ernakulam siva temple , Chottanikkara Temple,
Thripunithura Hill Palace, Vaikom Temple, Stay overnight at Cochin, Kerala, South India.
Day
02 : Journey to Guruvayoor
Eraly
morning to Guruvayur Temple darsan. Proceed to visit
Mammiyur temple, Visit Elephant court Evening visit
Trippayar Sree rama temple,Kodungaloor bhagavathy
temple Over night stay at hotel.
Day
03: Journey
to Trivandrum
Early
morning proceed to Trivandrum. Enroute visit Kottarakkara
Temple, Aranmula Temple, Mannarassala and Ambalappuzha
temple. Reach Trivandrum in the Evening and Check
into hotel. Over night stay at hotel.
Day
04: Visit
kanyakumari
Morning
visit Padmanabhaswami temple and Padmanabhapuram palace.
And proceeds to kanyakumari Over night stay at hotel
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05: kanyakumari
Watch
sunset and head to Kanyakumari temple,proceeds to
cochin / Trivandrum
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above Tour package includes |
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-Accomodation
on twin sharing basis with Breakfast in standard Hotels /
Resorts |
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Rate
starting from Rs.1,999/-* |
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, assist ,pick up and drop at Airport All transfers and sight
seeing by Car |
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Per person |
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Hotel extensions and other programs can be added on request
at extra cost
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