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What to do and see in Kasaragod, Kerala: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Kasaragod is a municipal town and the district head quarters of Kasaragod district of Kerala state in India. Situated in the rich biodiversity of Western Ghats, it is known for the Chandragiri and Bekal Forts, Chandragiri River, historic Kolathiri Rajas, natural environment of Ranipuram and Kottancheri Hills, historical and religious sites like the Madhur Temple and Ananthapura Lake Temple, and Malik Deenar Mosque. It is located 585 km north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram and 50 km south of port city of Mangalore.
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1. Madhur Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By samalexsamalex987 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Madhur Sree Madanantheshwara-Siddhivinayaka Temple is a popular Shiva and Ganapathi temple located 7 km from Kasaragod town, on the banks of Mogral river, locally known as Madhuvahini. During rainy season the river will flow to the temple when water level is above our thies.Its an interesting phenomenon. Though the main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva known as Madanantheshwara, meaning the god who killed Kama, the god of desires, more importance is given to Lord Ganapathi, who is installed facing south in the main sanctum itself.
2. Ananthapura Lake Temple
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By n1ivi - Kochi, Japan
The Ananthapura Lake temple, the only lake temple in Kerala, is a picturesque temple erected in the middle of a lake in Kasaragod district. This temple is believed to be the original seat or moolasthanam, of Lord Ananthapadmanabha, also the deity of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple of Thiruvananthapuram. The lake which is about two acres wide is consistently nourished with spring water. Right corner of the temple, there is a cave, and popular belief is that, the deity proceeded to Thiruvananthapuram, through this cave. The temple is famous for the ornate wood carvings and brilliant paintings portraying various avatars of Lord Vishnu. The most interesting occupant of the temple lake complex is Babia, the vegetarian crocodile who is believed to be the temple guardian.
3. Malik Deenar Mosque
4. Malla Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By samalexsamalex987 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Mallam Sree Durga Parameswari Temple The Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is located in Muliyar Village near Bovikanam, in Kasargod District of Kerala. The mallam durga parameshwari temple is Centuries old. The presiding deity of this temple is Goddess Durga Parameshwari. This temple constructed by the karate brahmins of maharashtra, is well maintained. The special feature of the Mallam Durga Parameshwari Temple is daily Annadanam which consists of distributing food among the devotees. During Tuesdays and Fridays the temple premises are crowded with devotees. They offer their prayers to seek a future of prosperity and a happy life. An annual festival held here in the month of February or March is a major draw. The festivities last for seven days. During Tuesdays and Fridays the temple premises are crowded with devotees. They offer their prayers seeking a prosperous future and a happy living. Thousands of pilgrims especially women folk throng here throughout the year. This temple is one of the best tourist place in kasaragod, and also the best tourist place in kerala.
5. Palakunnu Sree Bhagavathi Temple
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By rahulr266
Palakkunnu Sree Bhagavathi Temple, the most famous Temple of Northern Kerala, is a well known cultural and spiritual center of the region, situates in Kasaragod District. Temple situates just 50 meters away from the Kottikulam Railway Station and 3 km away from the Bekal Fort, the international tourist centre. The Temple is located on the side of Kasaragod- Kanhangad State Highway which is lying as the by pass road to the NH17 in between Kasaragod and Kanhangad. Bhagavathy or mother goddess is the main diety. Bhagavathi is worshipped in two forms as Mootha Bhagavathi (Durga) and Elaya Bhagavathi (Saraswathi). Besides these two Goddesses, Vishnumoorthi, Ghantakarnan and Dhandan Devan are the other deities. People belonging to different religions irrespective of their caste, creed and belief visit the Temple to offer their prayers to the deities. The festivals of the Temple are being celebrated by the active participations of the entire society. There is no bar to any caste or race to visit the Temple. The Temple is very famous for the rarest traditional customary rituals and ceremonies. The annual festival Bharani Mahotsvam is performed during the month of February/ March every year, which is basically connected to the festival of Trikkannad Sree Shiva Temple. The sparkling fireworks and competitive colorful procession from different areas are the highlights of this festival. Poora Mahotsavam will be performed in a traditional manner. The Temple art of Northern Kerala, Poorakkali performed on everyday of Poora Mahotsavam by the Poorakkali Panikker. During the specific intervals the renounced masters of Poorakkali used to perform Marathukali in a competitive manner. Three masters used to represent three provinces of the Temple called Melthara, Keezhthara and Perumundithara. The winners will be honoured by giving prizes. Kalamkanippu Mahotsavam a rare celebration in the region have much similarity with the Ponkala of Attukal Temple, Thiruvananthapuram. Thousands of ladies who are offered their prayer to the Bhagavathi will bring rice, jiggery, coconut, rice powder and other articles in new potsto the Temple which will be prepared by the selected trained persons in the Temple ground itself and will be offerd to the Bhagavathi. After the offerings the prasadam will be returned to the devotees in the same pots. The Kalamkanippu festival will be performed twice every year, i.e. in the month of Dhanu and Makaram of Malayalam calendar year. Another festival which has its own specialty Thengayeru. Being the part of prayers from the devotees, and lunch will be served to all, four days every week and during every festival day except in the month of Karkidakam. Palakkunnu Shree Bhagavathi Kshetra Bharana Samithi is managing the administrative affairs of the Temple, in a democratic manner.
6. Kanipura Sri Gopalakrishna Temple
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By RajeeshRj - Bengaluru, India
Kanipura Sri Gopalakrishna Temple at Kumble is an ancient temple and is situated eight miles due north of Kasaragod town. According to local religious beliefs, the Krishnashila Idol of the Lord Bala Gopalkrishna, having the features of a child, which was worshipped by Lord Krishna's foster mother Yashoda, is believed to have been presented by the almighty Lord Krishna himself to the sage Kanva Maharshi in Dwaparayuga, who in turn installed the same at its present location where the temple exists. Historical records state that in the 10th Century, the Temple was renovated by King Jayasimha of Kadamba Danasty, whose capital was Kumbla and even the administration of his Kingdom was being done in the name of Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna. The coronation of Kumbla Rajas was being solemnized at Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple. It is stated that Sri Gopalkrishna Temple has the sanctity of over three Yugas of Treta, Dwapara and Kali Yug. The temple was established by Maharshi Kanwa. Believers ascribe to the temple the same sanctity and holiness as that of Sri Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor and also to that of Sri Krishna Temple situated at Udupi in Karnataka
7. Malik Deenar Mosque
8. Thaliyil Neelakandeshwar Temple
9. Trikkannad Tryambakeshwara Kshethra
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Thrikkanad Thrayambakeswara Temple stands in front of Arabic Ocean facing to the west. This Temple stands head high, attracting everybody's attention on the side of the national highway between Kanhangad and Kasargod. In Malabar, this is the only Siva Temple facing to the west. The Temples in old Moonnuthara (Uduma, Chemmanad and Pallikkara) are the participants in the festival of Thrikkanad Temple. The Gods and the believers of each Temple will join in the procession of the Thrikkanad Temple festival from their places. Then together they will go through the seashore as a big procession. Among them The Velichappadu of Palakkunnu Temple will be accompanying. Everybody will enter in to the Temple. Expect the Velichappadu. It is said that, like a watchman the Velichappadu have to stand near the main steps is connected with some myths. This temple is famous for Karkitaka Vavu Bali.
Reviewed By vassunthi - Bengaluru, India
Offer prayers almost every once in 2 years I go there. The peace and content obtained after praying and the cool breeze from the sea when we com out of the temple is simply divine.
