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34 states in this datasetKerala temple timings
God's Own Country, where copper-roofed shrines and centuries-old rituals draw pilgrims to Vishnu, Krishna and Ayyappa.
This directory currently lists 16 temples across 15 cities in Kerala. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala's capital, home to the fabled Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Pathanamthitta (Sabarimala)
Forested Western Ghats district that hosts the hilltop Sabarimala pilgrimage.
Guruvayur
Temple town in Thrissur district, known as the 'Dwarka of the South'.
Thrissur
Kerala's cultural capital, built around the Vadakkunnathan hill and famous for the Thrissur Pooram.
Chottanikkara
A temple town in Ernakulam district, Kerala, located in the suburbs of Kochi.
Thrikkakara
Thrikkakara is a suburban municipality near Kochi in Ernakulam district, regarded in legend as the abode of King Mahabali and the mythological birthplace of the Onam festival.
Thiruvalla
Thiruvalla is a major town in Pathanamthitta district on the Manimala river, historically noted as an ancient centre of learning and home to the Sree Vallabha Temple.
Aranmula
Aranmula is a village on the southern bank of the Pamba river in Pathanamthitta district, known for its temple, its annual snake boat race, and the traditional Aranmula Kannadi metal mirror craft.
Thiruvanvandoor
A small village near Thiruvalla in Chengannur Taluk, Alappuzha district, Kerala, on the banks of the Pamba river.
Thrikkodithanam
Thrikkodithanam is a small village about 2 km from Changanassery in Kottayam district, Kerala, known chiefly for its ancient Mahavishnu temple.
Chengannur
Chengannur is a town in Alappuzha district, Kerala, known as a hub of several ancient Vishnu shrines linked to the Mahabharata as well as the Chengannur Mahadeva Temple.
Thripuliyur
Thripuliyur (also spelled Puliyoor) is a locality near Chengannur in Alappuzha district, Kerala, home to the ancient Puliyur Mahavishnu temple.
Thiruvithuvakodu
Thiruvithuvakoodu (also spelled Thirumittacode) is a village on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river near Pattambi in Palakkad district, Kerala.
Thirumoozhikulam
Thirumoozhikulam (also spelled Thirumoozhikkulam or Moozhikulam) is a village near Kurumaseri in Ernakulam district, Kerala, known for its ancient Vishnu temple.
Frequently asked questions about Kerala's temples
How many temples does this dataset cover in Kerala?
This directory currently lists 16 temples across 15 cities or towns in Kerala. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.
Which cities or towns are covered for Kerala?
Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta (Sabarimala), Guruvayur, Thrissur, Chottanikkara, Thrikkakara, Thiruvalla, Aranmula, Thiruvanvandoor, Thrikkodithanam, Chengannur, Thripuliyur, Tirunavaya, Thiruvithuvakodu, Thirumoozhikulam.
What is Kerala known for in terms of temples?
God's Own Country, where copper-roofed shrines and centuries-old rituals draw pilgrims to Vishnu, Krishna and Ayyappa.
Which deities are most represented among Kerala's temples in this dataset?
Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Krishna, Ayyappa, based on the temples currently listed.
Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Kerala?
Yes: 108 Divya Desams. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.
Is entry free at temples in Kerala?
Of the 16 temples listed, 4 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.
Is this list of Kerala temples complete?
No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.
How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Kerala?
Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.
How was the information for Kerala's temples sourced?
Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.
Do timings change during festivals in Kerala?
Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.

