Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple

One of the 108 Divya Desams, built in traditional Kerala style. Lord Sree Vallabha (Vishnu in a seated posture) is enshrined here. The temple elephant Gajendrakshetra is famous. The annual Champakkulam Moolam festival with 70 elephants in procession is a spectacular sight.

One of the 108 Vishnu temples of Kerala (Ashtottara Divya Desams of Kerala), where Lord Mahavishnu in his Trivikrama form stands majestically. The temple's unique 'Ulsavam' festival involves a spectacular boat procession on the adjacent Meenachil river. One of the major pilgrimages on the Kottayam temple circuit.

A dual temple complex (Shiva and Parvati) where a rare biological miracle is said to occur — the Goddess Bhagavathy is believed to menstruate monthly (evidenced by periodic reddening of the deity's garments), making this a unique fertility shrine. The annual festival during this occurrence draws lakhs of devotees.

Famous for the Kadammanitta Padayani — a spectacular ancient ritual art form where huge colourful effigies of divine forms (kolam) are danced through the night. Listed among Kerala's unique intangible cultural heritage. The festival draws thousands who come specifically to witness the Padayani performances.