Religious Shrines of Kollam District - Informative & researched article on Religious Shrines of Kollam District
  Indianetzone: Largest Free Encyclopedia of India with thousand of articles States of India


in  
Art & Culture | Entertainment | Health | Reference | Sports | Society | Travel
Forum  | Free E-magazine
States of India : Indian States l Orissa l Kerala l Gujarat l Rajasthan l Punjab l Bihar l Tamil Nadu l West Bengal l Jharkhand l Assam l Manipur l Tripura l Sikkim l Nagaland l Meghalaya l Mizoram l Jammu and Kashmir l Maharashtra l Madhya Pradesh l Karnataka l Andhra Pradesh l Uttar Pradesh l Uttarakhand l Himachal Pradesh l Arunachal Pradesh l Chhattisgarh l Goa l Haryana l Indian Union Territories
Home > Travel > States of India > Kerala > Districts of Kerala > Kollam District > Religious Shrines of Kollam District
Religious Shrines of Kollam District
In Kollam district except temples, there are Churches and Mosques which have their own festivals attracting huge crowds.

Kollam district has a number of pilgrim centers that are visited every year by millions of people, which includes temples, churches and mosques also.

The temples dedicated to the Sastha at Achencoil, Aryankavu and Kulathupuzha are visited by a large number of pilgrims. The festivals namely Therottam and pushpabhishekam of Achenciol Temple celebrated during December-January and January-February respectively. The Mandala Pooja of Aryankavu Temple is mainly celebrated in December while Vishumahotsavam of Kulathupuzha in celebrated in April.

Temples:
The Oachira temple that is dedicated to Parabrahamam attracts a large number of pilgrims, particularly during the festival called Oachirakkali in June-July. The Panthranduvilakku Mhotsavam celebrated during November-December of this temple is very famous. Swami Temple is another major temple where every year in the month of April, Vishnu Mahatsavam is celebrated. Thrikkadavur and Bhagavathi Temple, Ustavam of Mahadeva Temple are also some of the famous temples of Kollam. The Ashtami Rohini Festival fêted at Vadayattukotta Sree Krishna Temple also attracts tourists as well as devotees. In addition to these temples, there are Churches and Mosques, which have their own festivals attracting huge crowds, irrespective of their religious connection.

Churches:
Church at KollamSome of the important Churches are St. Casmir`s church, Kadavur, Velankanni Matha Shrine, Tuyyam; St. Francis Church, Koduvila or kallada, Amalotbhava Matha Church, Pullichira or Kottiyam, St. John Brotto Church, Sakthikulangara; St. Sebastian Church, Needakkara: St. Thomas C.S.I. Church, Pattathanam and St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Sastri Junction. These are the name of the churches of the district Kollam.

Mosques:
Some of the most important mosques which are present in this district are named as Valiyapalli, Janakappuram, Juma-Atrh-Palli, Kolluvila, Jumma-Ath-Masjid, Thattamala, Muslim Jumma-Ath-Palli, Karuva: Kalamala Palli, Kalamala: Muthirapparambu Palli, Muthirapparambu and Siyavathummodu Palli, Kilikollo.

(Last Updated on : 18/01/2010)
  More Articles in Kollam District
 
Cities of Kollam District Cultural contributionin Kollam District Tourism in Kollam District
Religious Shrines of Kollam District Kollam Town in Kollam District History of Kollam District
Geography of Kollam district Administration of Kollam District Economy of Kollam District
Recently Updated Articles in States of India
  • Rajput Policy of Aurangzeb
    Rajput policies of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb were stern and he attempted to destroy the power of the Rajputs and annex their kingdoms.
  •  
  • Diamond Harbour
    Diamond Harbour is located in the south of Kolkata at the meeting point of Ganga River and the Bay of Bengal. It is a popular tourist destination.
  •  
     
  • Jaydev Kenduli
    Jaydev Kenduli is a popular village in the Ilambazar community. For a long time now, Jaydev Kenduli has been considered as a possible birthplace of poet Jayadeva, who had composed Gita Govinda in Sanskrit.
  •  
  • Ballal Dhipi
    Ballal Dhipi is a heritage spot located in the district of Nadia in Indian state of West Bengal. The place is historically important.
  •  
  • Shantipur
    Shantipur is situated in the Nadia District in the state of West Bengal and is known for its Shantipuri Saris.
  •  
    E-mail this Article | Post a Comment
    RSS Feeds
    Forum
    Forum on States of India

    Free E-magazine
    Subscribe to Free
    E-Magazine on Indian Crafts
     
     
    Religious Shrines of Kollam District - Informative & researched article on Religious Shrines of Kollam District
    Sitemap
    Contact Us   |   RSS Feeds
    Copyright © 2008 Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved including the right to reproduce the contents in whole or in part in any form or medium without the express written permission of Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.