Temples
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Along the serene coast of the Arabian Sea, tucked away in the tranquil village of Moodadi in Kerala, stands a temple that seems to belong to another time. The Moodadi Jaladurga Temple, believed to be nearly 5,000 years old, and one among the 108 Durga temples consecrated by Lord Parasurama. Dedicated to Jaladurga, the Sea Goddess, this temple isn’t just a place of
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In the heart of Kadathanadu village, in northern Kerala lies a place where history and legend intertwine so seamlessly that every gust of wind seems to whisper a ballad of valor. This is Thacholi Manikoth, once the proud residence of Thacholi Othenan, the legendary warrior of the 16th century whose name still echoes in the folklore of Malabar. Today,
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Some places are not built with stone or by humans. Hidden deep within the lush forests of Kerala, divided by the flowing Bavali river, lies a temple like no other—the Kottiyoor Temple, locally known as Thruchherumana Kshethram or Vadakkeshwaram. But to devotees and travelers, it is lovingly called the Akkare–Ikkare Kshethram: the temple of “myths”. On the western bank of the
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If you are a traveler who seeks more than just destinations – if you long for stories, whispers of the past, and places where history and divinity embrace each other – then Muzhakkunnu, in the heart of Kannur, Kerala, is the place for you. Nestled amidst hills that echo with culture and legends stands the Mridanga
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