A list of some of the most iconic temples in Kerala, organized by deity and region.
| Temple Name | God/Goddess | Location (City/Town) | District | Region | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple | Lord Vishnu | Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | South Kerala | Richest temple in the world; famous for Dravidian architecture. |
| Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple | Lord Ayyappa | Sabarimala | Pathanamthitta | South Kerala | Pilgrimage center attracting millions annually; strict rituals. |
| Guruvayur Temple | Lord Krishna | Guruvayur | Thrissur | Central Kerala | Often called "Dwarka of the South"; elephants and rituals are key attractions. |
| Chottanikkara Temple | Goddess Bhagavathy | Chottanikkara | Ernakulam | Central Kerala | Known for healing powers, especially for mental illnesses. |
| Vadakkunnathan Temple | Lord Shiva | Thrissur | Thrissur | Central Kerala | UNESCO-recognized; venue for Thrissur Pooram festival. |
| Attukal Bhagavathy Temple | Goddess Bhagavathy | Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | South Kerala | Holds Guinness World Record for largest women gathering during Pongala. |
| Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple | Lord Krishna | Ambalappuzha | Alappuzha | South Kerala | Famous for Palpayasam offering and murals. |
| Thirunelli Temple | Lord Vishnu | Thirunelli | Wayanad | North Kerala | Ancient temple in Brahmagiri hills; rituals for ancestors performed here. |
| Mannarasala Temple | Nagaraja (Serpent God) | Haripad | Alappuzha | South Kerala | Famous snake temple; worship of serpent deities by women for fertility. |
| Tali Mahakshetram | Lord Shiva | Kozhikode | Kozhikode | North Kerala | Historic temple known for cultural importance in Malabar region. |