Religious/ Spiritual

It lies on the Main Road. The most famous Christian Church in Malabar. The Church was built during French Reign and it stands as a monument to the legacy of French rule. The festival is celebrated from 5th to 22nd October every year and the important dates are 14th and 15th. It is a festival of Mahe irrespective of religion or caste. For the entire people of Mahe consider this church as their own. The people all over Kerela and from neighboring Districts of Karnataka come and visit the church during this festival.

This is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus and Muslims. Sree Dharmasastha Temple here is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Pilgrims going to Sabarimala alight here.

Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple contains the rock cut sculptures of 18-th century. The temple is dedicated to Vinandhara Dakshinamurthi. The unfinished sculptures of Lord Shiva and Parvathy are also major attractions in this place.

Thriuvallam Parashurama temple is located twelve kilometers from Kovalam. It is one of the major Hindu shrine, in India. It is believed that this temple is about 2000 years old and is situating on the banks of the Karamana River. It is the exclusive temple that is dedicated to Parashurama.

This is a classic example of the secular nature of the India. Chanaganassery is a distortion of sankhu-natha-sseri, the three sounds that associate themselves with temple, church and mosque respectively. There is a temple (Kavil Bhagavaty), mosque (Pazhayapally) and a church ( St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral) located at a equal distance from each other here. Chanaganassery is 18 km from the Kottayam town. The temple timings are 5 to 10 in the morning and 5 to 8 in the evening. The cathedral timing are 5.30 in the morning to 8.30 in the evening.

The Pazhassi Raja Museum is located atop the East Hill at a distance of 6 km from the Kozhikode town. The museum displays items like antique bronzes and old coins, as well as models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolminoid cysts and umbrella stones. Mural paintings are an added attraction of the Museum. Very nearby is the Krishna Menon Art Gallery that exhibits the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma. A section of the art gallery is dedicated to late V.K. Krishna Menon, former Indian Defence Minister and national leader.

This Shiva temple is situated 12 km north of Kottyam town. The temple is considered the most important amongst the trimvirate of Shiva Temples, a group of three temples, the Ettumanur temple has an inscription at the base which states that the temple was consecrated in the year 1545 AD. The temple is open from 4 in the morning to 12.30 in noon and then from 5 to 8 in the evening.

This church has an interesting story of faith and devotion related to its construction. A brahmin family of Ettanesseri, yearning for a male heir, prayed to Virgin Mary. On his wish being fulfilled, the brahmin donated a piece of land for the construction of this church as a token of thanks to the respected Virgin Mary. The church is located at a distance of 10 km from Kottayam town in Athirumpuzha and has a rather unusual image of Jesus Christ on crucifix - one without any wound. The church is open from 9.30 am to 1 pm and then from 3.30 to 6 pm.

This mosque stands on the banks of river Meenachil river and is made up of teak. The mosque is believed to be around thousand year old and was constructed by Malik Dinar. Inside the mosque, there is a square courtyard, carved wooden roof, a bathing area and beautiful latticed windows. The mosque is open from 7 in the morning to 6 in the evening.

This church is also not far off from Valiyapalli. It was built and consecrated by the Portuguese in the year 1579, however, a local Hindu raja also helped out. As such you have a good blend of Portuguese architecture along with the temple architecture of Hindus. The Hindu influence is seen in the large brick walls outside, suspended lamps of the halls and granite pillars while the Portuguese impressions manifest themselves in the vegetable dye paintings on the walls and ceilings. These paintings depict the life of Christ. The church, today, is in need of proper conservation.