Mainly three types of religions are present in kerala.they are
KANJOOR ST.SEBASTIAN CHURCH
This is the one of the famous christian church located in Kanjoor town,Ernakulam district, kerala.The People belive that the Saint Sebastian at kanjooralso known as "The Kanjoor Punyavalan" is the Living saint who removes all the diseases and epidemics.
A very big temple in 10 acres, said to have been built by Parasurama, the legend creator of Kerala. Here the deity is Shiva. The famous ‘Thrissur Pooram’, fathered by Shaktan Tampuran, is celebrated in the precincts of the temple. To facilitate the Pooram he cleared teak forests of 54 acres around the temple. The temple is enclosed by 15 ft massive walls. The Gopurams, four, in carved wood and stone positioned in four directions around the temple. Bali (sacrifice)stones in brass seen everywhere. The ground is dotted with stone reliefs of prostrating men. The deities of Ayyappa and Rama, as ancillaries, are in comradeship with giant old trees. The Adi Sankaracharya is also accommodated. The exquisitely carved wood beautifies the shrines and Koothambalam (temple theater). The idols of Shiva positioned all around the main altar. The deity Shiva is in the form of a big ‘mahalingam’. Here the main offering is ghee. The devotees brought ghee pours on the ‘lingam’ The years’ offerings has concealed the lingam. At present the devotees can see only a mound of ghee. As a miracle, the ghee does not melt or emit any smell, though in summer the temperature rises upto 35 degree C. It is said, part of the ghee is more than 1000 years old. The ghee will not be removed. If and when any portion of the mount is collapsed, the same will be sold. If a collapse is taken place, it is believed as a sign of some evil about to happen in Thrissur. Seven years back there was a partial collapse of ghee prior to the Pooram and during the Pooram a fireworks accident snatched the life of three. The Kerala’s own art form, Chakyarkoothu, is staged here very often. For this there is a specifically thatched roof structure.
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Hindu
Muslim
Christian
MALAYTOOR CHURCH
This is one of the old church in Kerala.This christian pilgrim located in the town of Malayatoor in Enrakulam district, Kerala.St.thomas was a Apostle one who took initiative to begin Christian community in Kerala.And he construct a church here and is known as malayatoor church...
ST..MARY'S CHURCH, VALLARPADAM
The church of our Lady of Ransom Vallarpadam is a famous pilgrim centre. People from all parts of Kerala and outside, irrespective of caste or creed come to the church to seek the Blessings of Mary, the mother of Jesus, popularly known as 'VALLARPADATHAMMA'.
KANJOOR ST.SEBASTIAN CHURCH
This is the one of the famous christian church located in Kanjoor town,Ernakulam district, kerala.The People belive that the Saint Sebastian at kanjooralso known as "The Kanjoor Punyavalan" is the Living saint who removes all the diseases and epidemics.
Hindu
The old kerala temples are precious in the world....
GURUVAYUR TEMPLE
This is one of the old temple in Kerla which name as "GURUVAYUR TEMPLE".This temple is dedicated to krishna,located in the town of Guruvayur In kerala.It is one of the most important places of workship for hindus is often refered to as "Bholooka Vaikuntam".
SABARIMALA TEMPLE
This is one of the old temple in Kerla which name as "SABARIMALA TEMPLE".This is a hindu pilgrimage center located in the western ghat mountain ranges of pathanamthitta district in kerala.Sabarimala is believed to be the place where the hindu god ayappan meditated after killing the powerful demoness,Mahishi .
Vadakkumnathan Temple,Thrissur
A very big temple in 10 acres, said to have been built by Parasurama, the legend creator of Kerala. Here the deity is Shiva. The famous ‘Thrissur Pooram’, fathered by Shaktan Tampuran, is celebrated in the precincts of the temple. To facilitate the Pooram he cleared teak forests of 54 acres around the temple. The temple is enclosed by 15 ft massive walls. The Gopurams, four, in carved wood and stone positioned in four directions around the temple. Bali (sacrifice)stones in brass seen everywhere. The ground is dotted with stone reliefs of prostrating men. The deities of Ayyappa and Rama, as ancillaries, are in comradeship with giant old trees. The Adi Sankaracharya is also accommodated. The exquisitely carved wood beautifies the shrines and Koothambalam (temple theater). The idols of Shiva positioned all around the main altar. The deity Shiva is in the form of a big ‘mahalingam’. Here the main offering is ghee. The devotees brought ghee pours on the ‘lingam’ The years’ offerings has concealed the lingam. At present the devotees can see only a mound of ghee. As a miracle, the ghee does not melt or emit any smell, though in summer the temperature rises upto 35 degree C. It is said, part of the ghee is more than 1000 years old. The ghee will not be removed. If and when any portion of the mount is collapsed, the same will be sold. If a collapse is taken place, it is believed as a sign of some evil about to happen in Thrissur. Seven years back there was a partial collapse of ghee prior to the Pooram and during the Pooram a fireworks accident snatched the life of three. The Kerala’s own art form, Chakyarkoothu, is staged here very often. For this there is a specifically thatched roof structure.
PADMANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Located inside the East Fort, this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. The idol, plated in gold and made out of a rare composition known as katu-sarkara-yogam, is acclaimed as a marvel. It is also noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.
Muslim
Cheraman Juma Masjid, kodungalloor
Cheraman Juma Masjid: This mosque in Kodungalloor resembles a Hindu temple in appearance. It was earlier made of wood. Built in 629 A.D., this is the first mosque in India where Juma prayers were started. Recent changes have been made and it now has concrete minarets. The interiors remain wooden with a Kerala oil lamp right in the centre. This lamp is of great significance to people of all religions. Some of them bring oil for the lamp on the auspicious occasion of major family events.
This is one of the famous mosque
.Mishkal Mosque at Kuttichira
This is the very old mosque which is present in Kerala.Mishkal Mosque at Kuttichira, Kozhikode, was built by Nakhuda Mishkal in the 14th century. Nakhuda Mishkal was a renowned trader and ship owner from Yemen. The title Nakhuda is of persian origin, meaning Captain of the ship; from nÄv = boat + khudÄ = master. As you can see, the mosque was designed in the traditional kerala architecture of that period.
Cheraman Juma Masjid: This mosque in Kodungalloor resembles a Hindu temple in appearance. It was earlier made of wood. Built in 629 A.D., this is the first mosque in India where Juma prayers were started. Recent changes have been made and it now has concrete minarets. The interiors remain wooden with a Kerala oil lamp right in the centre. This lamp is of great significance to people of all religions. Some of them bring oil for the lamp on the auspicious occasion of major family events.
This is the very old mosque which is present in Kerala.Mishkal Mosque at Kuttichira, Kozhikode, was built by Nakhuda Mishkal in the 14th century. Nakhuda Mishkal was a renowned trader and ship owner from Yemen. The title Nakhuda is of persian origin, meaning Captain of the ship; from nÄv = boat + khudÄ = master. As you can see, the mosque was designed in the traditional kerala architecture of that period.
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