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Kerala Pilgrimage
Sabarimala
The Lord Ayyappa
temple at Sabarimala, 80 kms. from the Pathanamthitta district head quarters, is
a National Pilgrimage Centre. This famous shrine of Lord Ayyappa is surrounded
by hazardous hills like Karimala and Neelimala. Devotees visit Sabarimala after
undergoing 41 days of Vritha i.e., self-imposed devotional penance. They, with
irumudikettu (bundle with offerings to Ayyappa) on their head, climb the
mountain ranges and cross the forest bare footed repeatedly chanting Saranam
Ayyappa which means we seek refuge in Ayyappa. This is probably the only famous
temple in Kerala, which does not restrict anybody from visiting it for not being
a Hindu.
Malayattoor
Malayattoor Church, a Christian
pilgrimage centre situated 52 kms from Kochi beside the Periyar River at the top
of a hill. The pilgrims can reach the place only by foot. This church which was
established in AD 900 is believed to have been blessed by St.Thomas, one of the
Apostles of Christ.
Varkala
This famous Hindu pilgrimage centre is
situated at 48 kms north of Thiruvananthapuram. It is noted for it's mineral
springs.
Sivagiri and
Aruvippuram
Aruvippuram of Thiruvananthapuram district is
famous through the consecration of the 'Siva Idol' by Sree Narayana Guru.
Sivagiri is a major pilgrim centre that attracts not only the local tourists but
also travellers from abroad.
Ochira : A unique pilgrimage centre
in Kollam district known for its Advaita Philosphy. Here there is no temple or
idol for the presiding deity 'the Parabrahma'. The ritual performance
'Ochirakali', which is usually held in June gathers a huge crowd.
Maramon Convention
Every year
in the month of February, banks of river Pamba plays host to a famous religious
convention of Christians for 7 days. This convention is addressed by the
speakers of international repute and attended by people from various other
communities.
Cherukolpuzha
Convention
The famous Hindu religious convention held on the
banks of river Pamba. It is attended by a large number of people and addressed
by prominent religious scholars and cultural personalities.
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