Kerala has a rich repertoire of historic and cultural monuments, which represent a unique amalgam of various styles of architecture. Nalukettu is the main architectural style though in regions like Fort Kochi, a curious mix of European, Chinese, Jewish and Arabic styles are evident in the architecture.
The
Sri Kashi Muth near Chemgam,
West Hill, Calicut, was
established in 1983 through
the efforts of the community
in Calicut. The Muth conducts
many religious functions.
The
Shivalingom embedded and
installed in this temple,
it is believed, belonged
to Trikanna Mathilakam,
in Trichur District. Dissentions
among the Uralers, Thekkedath
and Vadakkedath Nairs led
to the decline of the temple
and later on the place went
into the hands of the Dutch
from Samoothiri.
Sabarimala
is a renowned pilgrim centre
atop the rugged hills of
the Western Ghats. This
holy shrine is dedicated
to Lord Ayyappa. The sanctum
sanctoram nestles 914 m
above sea level, amidst
the virgin forest wilderness
of the Western Ghats.
A temple, famous all over India as a pilgrim centre, dedicated to Lord Krishna popularly known as Guruvayoorappan. The Sreekrishna idol of this temple is believed to have been worshipped by Vasudevar and Devaki at Dwaraka. This shrine popularly known as 'Dakshina Dwaraka' (Dwaraka of south) is in the form of a rectangle.
