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Kerala Pilgrim Centers
Kerala Pilgrim Centers
Kerala is a blend of various religions. Kerala has 56% Hindus, 24% Muslims, 19% Christians and 1% other religions. A number of religious places in Kerala is an outcome of this diversity in religions.
Hinduism has substantially form Kerala. So many saints and movements addressed from Kerala. Renowned Social reformer Narayana Guru alos started its movement to reform Kerala and constitute Kerala.
The oldest European Church, St Francis Church was built in 1503 in Kochi, Kerala. Vasco Da Gama, the Protuguese explorer, was also buried in this church.
With the advent of St. Thomas, Christanity has started taken its roots in Kerala in AD 52. Major Christian dominations are Catholic, Orthodox, Marthoma and various Protestant churches.
Islam reached through Arab traders in Kerala either during the time of Muhammad (AD 609 – AD 632) or in the following decades.
Jainism came to Kerala around the 3rd century BC. Wayanad district has substantial number of jain people adjacent to Karnataka State.
With the missionary activity of Ashoka, Buddism reached in Kerala around the 2nd Century BC.
Read below about all the important pilgrimage centres in Kerala.
Aruvikkara Pilgrimage
Aruvikkara Pilgrimage is an important pilgrim center, located 16 km from Trivandrum in Kerala. Situated on the banks of Karamana River, visiting this pilgrim center is really a peaceful and spiritual journey for tourists. It is also a picnic spot where you can relax yourself in the tranquil ambience.
Aruvippuram Pilgrimage
Aruvippuram Pilgrimage is a significant pilgrimage of Lord Shiva in Trivandrum. It is located 24 km from Trivandrum. As Aruvippuram Pilgrimage is located on the pictorial location in Trivandrum, it is famous among tourists as a picnic sopt. This temple was built by the famous reformer Sree Narayana Guru in the 19th century.
Guruvayoor Temple
Guruvayoor Temple is a famous pilgrimage in Thrissur District of Kerala. The temple is located in the town Guruvayoor in Thrissur district. This temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, is worshipped here.
Kodungallor
Kodungallor town is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It is very much famous its pilgrimage centre and is well known as a major tourist spot in Kerala. Kodungallor is located 35 km north of Kochi and Ernakulam. It is elevated 9 m above sea level and 38 km southwest of Thrissur and 45 km south of Guruvayoor district near the sea.
Ochira Pilgrimage
Ochira Pilgrimage is one of the significant places of worship in Kerala. It is located in Kollam. There is no idol or symbol of god is placed there. Orchira Pilgrimage believes in universal awareness and the supreme power known as Parabrahma. Everyone is allowed to visit and worship here. There is no restriction for any caste, religion and culture.
Sabarimala Temple
Sabarimala Temple is located on the Sahyadri ranges in Western Ghats of Kerala. It is situated 1000m above sea level. Sabarimala Temple is devoted to Lord Ayyappa. It is said that Lord Ayyappa meditated here after killing the demon Mahisi. There is a fable related to this temple that Parshuram has established the deity of Lord Ayyappa and adored him.
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