Religion is the most important part of the social life of Indian people and Kerala is no exception to this. Of all the religious places, temples are more homogenously spread across all parts of Kerala. These temples are dedicated to various gods and goddesses from the Hindu mythology. Many of these temples are known for their architectural style and magnificent sculpture. Most of these temples are carved in the traditional style. Some of the significant temples in Kerala include the Padmanabhaswamy temple, Vadukkumnathan Temple, Vaikom Temple, Chottanikkara Temple, Mannarshala Temple, Ananthapura Lake Temple and the Ambalapuzha Temple.

Sabarimala Temple
Sabarimala is one of the most famous pilgrim centers of Kerala. The temple is located atop a hill in the Western Ghats. This holy shrine at Sabarimala temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. It is interesting to note that Sabarimala is named after Shabari, who did penance so that she could meet Lord Rama. Two main events take place at the Sabarimala temple every year. These are the Mandal Puja and the Makara Sankranti Puja, which are celebrated from November to Middle of January.

Guruvayoor Temple
Guruvayoor is a sacred and important pilgrim center of Kerala. The famous Sri Krishna Temple is situated at Guruvayoor. The walls of the sanctum are inlaid with beautiful mural paintings and carvings.

Sri Padmanabh Swamy Temple (Trivandrum)
Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is an amazing structure with a 100 feet high 'gopuram', built in Dravidian style. The temple is also known for the Mural paintings and stone carvings.

Vadukkumnathan Temple (Trichur)
Vadukkumnathan is a famous Shiva temple, located in Thrissur (Trichur). Vadukkumnathan temple is one of Kerala's most ancient shrines. The temple also houses a museum of ancient wall paintings, wood carvings and artifacts of historical value.