Explore the sacred Vishnu temples in the Malainadu region — 13 magnificent Divya Desams across Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu praised by the Alwar saints.
Discover the sacred Vishnu temples in Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu
Sri Naavaay Mugundha Perumal Temple Located Thiru Naavaay Near Kuttippuram.
Sri Uyyavantha Perumal Temple Located Thiruvithuvakkodu Near Pattambi.
Sri Kaatkaraiappan Perumal Located Thirukatkarai Temple @ Vamana Temple in Cochin.
Sri Moozhikkalathaan Located Thirumoozhikkalam Lakshmana Temple in Cochin.
Sri Kolapira Perumal Temple Located Thiruvallavaazh @ Thiruvalla.
Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal Located Thirukkadithaanam in Changanassery.
Sri Imayavarappa Perumal Temple Located Thirucchenkundroor @ Thiruchitraaru in Chengannur.
Sri Maayapiran Perumal Temple Located Thirupuliyoor in Chengannur.
Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Located ThiruvaaranVilai @ Aranmulla Temple.
Sri Paambanaiyappa Perumal Temple Located Thiruvanvandoor in Chengannur.
Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple Located Thiruvananthapuram @ Trivandrum.
Sri Kuralappa Perumal Temple Located Thiruvanparisaaram in Nagercoil.
Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Temple Located Thiruvattaaru in Marthandam.
Explore Divya Desam temples across all regions
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Complete list of all 108 Divya Desams
The 108 Divya Desams are the holiest Vishnu temples, revered across centuries as the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Vaishnavism.
Praised in the hymns of the 12 Alwar saints, these temples hold deep spiritual significance and are celebrated in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham.
Embark on a divine journey across 14 regions covering Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and the celestial world.
Malainadu, meaning "hill country," refers to the Kerala region and southern Tamil Nadu. This region is home to 13 magnificent Divya Desam temples, including the world-famous Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The temples span from Cochin in the north to Nagercoil in the south, offering a unique pilgrimage experience through the lush green landscape of Kerala.
The crown jewel of the Malainadu Divya Desams is the Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum, one of the richest and most famous temples in the world. The temple enshrines Lord Vishnu in the Anantha Shayana posture (reclining on the serpent Anantha). It has been praised by multiple Alwar saints and remains a major pilgrimage center.
The Malainadu Divya Desams are spread across Kerala and require a multi-day pilgrimage. Start from Trivandrum and work northward through Chengannur, Thiruvalla, and Cochin. The temples showcase unique Kerala temple architecture with copper-roofed structures distinct from the gopuram style of Tamil Nadu.