Thiruvananthapuram District

Temples and churches in Thiruvananthapuram

Sacred Sites & Temples

Thiruvananthapuram’s spiritual landscape is defined by its diverse architectural heritage, ranging from the gold-plated Dravidian towers of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple to 8th-century rock-cut shrines. This collection features significant Hindu temples like the cliffside Azhimala Siva Temple with its massive Gangadhareswara statue, the ancient Vishnu temple at Varkala, and historic places of worship representing the city's Christian and Islamic traditions. These sites offer insight into Kerala’s religious history through intricate stone carvings and traditional Kerala-style architecture.

Sacred Sites & Temples — Map

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Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala, India.

B

Madavoorpara Cave Temple

This 8th-century rock-cut Shiva temple is an ASI-protected monument featuring ancient carvings and a shrine hewn directly into a massive granite hill.

C

Vizhinjam Rock Temple

An 8th-century rock-cut cave containing unfinished relief sculptures of Shiva and Parvati, representing some of the earliest specimens of rock-cut architecture in Kerala.

D

Azhimala Siva Temple

Perched on a coastal cliff, this temple is home to a 58-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva as Gangadhareswara, the tallest of its kind in the state.

E

Jenardhanan Swamy temple

A 2,000-year-old Vishnu temple in Varkala featuring a traditional circular sanctum and a Dutch-cast bell gifted by a ship's captain in the 18th century.

F

Sree Sarkara Devi Temple Chirayinkeezhu

A historic temple dedicated to Bhadrakali, famous for the annual Kaliyoot festival which reenacts the mythological battle between the goddess and the demon Darika.

G

Kunnumpara Sree Murugan Temple

A hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its panoramic views and traditional Dravidian-influenced architecture near the Kovalam coast.

H

Fathima Matha Church

A Roman Catholic parish church under the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum, serving the local coastal community.

I

Nadayara Juma Masjid

A prominent mosque in the Varkala region, serving as a significant center for Islamic worship and community gatherings.

J

CSI Church Peringamala

A Protestant church belonging to the Church of South India (CSI), representing the region's local Christian heritage.

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