Kadampuzha Devi Temple

One of the most important Bhagavathy temples in the Malabar region, dedicated to Lokanarkavu Amma — a fierce form of the Goddess who protects the 'entire world' (loka = world, narkavu = sacred grove). The temple's Thottam (ritual recitation of the Goddess's legend) tradition and the ancient Kalari association make it culturally unique.

A Divya Desam Vishnu temple on the banks of the Bharatapuzha river — the site of the historic Mamankam festival held every 12 years (the 'Kumbh Mela of Kerala') where the Zamorin of Kozhikode presided. Lord Navamukunda (Vishnu with nine faces) is rare and unique to this temple.

A revered Krishna temple in Kerala, one of the most visited Vaishnava shrines in South India, where the deity is worshipped as Guruvayurappan. Known as 'Bhuloka Vaikunta' (Vaikuntha on earth), the temple's elephants — housed at the nearby Punnathur Kotta sanctuary — are famous throughout Kerala and take part in its major festivals.

A major Shiva temple 1 km from the famous Guruvayur Krishna Temple, traditionally visited by pilgrims before or after the Guruvayur darshan. Lord Mahadeva here is worshipped as Shiva who witnessed the installation of the Guruvayur idol. The two temples are spiritually and geographically interconnected.