Religious/ Spiritual

Koodalmanikyam Temple, located as a prime attractive religious spot in Iringalakkuda near Kodungallur, is an ancient historical temple in Kerala. The temple draws huge crowds all over the year. This is the only temple in India dedicated to Bharata.

The temple architecture is known for its marvelous beauty and craftsmanship. The temple has impressive gateways; calm and eco friendly premises and round shaped Sanctum Sanctorum. The chuttambalam is really big and attractive.

Kizhtali Siva temple at Tirukulasekharapuram is an attractive religious spot for the tourists traveling to Kodungallur. The ancient old temple has a tower on the Srikovil. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a place revered buy the local people. A large Shivalingam dating back to many hundred years adorns the sanctum sanctorum.

It is believed that the Cheraman Perumal Juma Masjid was constructed in Kodungallur in 629 AD. It was the first Islamic religious place in India and second in the World.

Built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, St. Francis Church is the oldest known church in India. On his 3rd visit to the state of Kerala, Vasco da Gama, fell ill and died. He was buried in the church grounds. Even though his remains were later taken back to Portugal, his burial site is still marked at the church.

The Santhanagopala- Krishnaswamy Temple is one of the oldest temples found in all of India. According to inscriptions found at the temple site, the original foundation of this temple was laid in 947 AD This location is a tourist draw because of several things. First, it is interesting in its right as it is a temple located in southern India. Second, its mere age makes it even more fascinating than more recently built temples in the area. This true historic edifice offers many an enlightening experience as they choose to explore the interior and exterior of this notable temple

Built by the Portuguese in 1505, the cathedral was later destroyed by the British colonists in1795.The current basilica was built in 1905 and given the status of basilica in 1994 by Pope John Paul II.

Built in 1568 this synagogue is considered as one of the oldest synagogues in the Common Wealth countries. It contains giant scrolls of The Old Testament, and is decorated with Chinese Tiles and Belgian chandeliers.

Believed to be the first mosque in India, the Cheraman Jama Masjid is unique for its traditional Hindu art and architecture resembling a temple.

This is a temple considered holy by the Vaishnava cult. Lord Krishna is the presiding deity of this temple that is located at a distance of 20 from Kannur. Worth seeing in this temple are the carvings and the murals, though the latter has deteriorated a lot for want of proper care. The temple becomes a centre of attraction in March during the 14 day annual festival of Trichambaram utsavam.

Located 14 km from Kannur, the Subramania Peralassery Temple marks the place where Sri Rama along with Lakshman halted on their way to free Sita from the clutches of Ravana in Lanka. The temple has a number of bronze and copper idols of snake everywhere. There is also a temple tank worth seeing in this place.