Ananthanatha Swami Temple at
Puliyarmala:
A beautiful Jain temple, devoted to Ananthanatha Swami, one of the saints
of Jain faith, is located six kilometers from Kalpetta.
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The Glass Temple of
Koottamunda:
Located on the slope of Vellarimala, this temple dedicated to Parswanatha
Swami, the third Thirthankara of the Jain faith, is an exquisitely
beautiful family temple. The icons of Parswanatha Swami and Padmavathi
Devi, set in the sanctum of this temple, have thousand reflections in
beautiful patterns on the mirrors placed on the inner side of the temple
walls. It is twenty kilometers from Kalpetta.
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Maha Ganapathi Temple at Sulthan
Bathery:
This temple is believed to have been built eight centauries ago. In the
past, it was under the control of the Kottayam royal dynasty. Before the
conquest by Tipu Sulthan, Sulthan Bathery was known as Ganapathivattam.
The temple is devoted to Ganapathy.
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Ponkili Temple:
This is an ancient temple associated with the myth of Sita Devi. It is
located on the Karnataka boarder.
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Santhinatha Temple at
Venniyod:
This is another Jain temple devoted to saint santhinatha Swami and is
situated 20 kilometers away from Kalpetta.
The Chandranatha Swami Temple at
Puthanangadi, Vrishabhadeva Swami Temple at Mananthavady and Parswanatha
Swami Temple at Palkunnu are the other important Jain temples in the
district.
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Sita Devi Temple at
Pulpally:
This is another centuries old temple, dedicated to Sita Devi. The icons of
Leva and Kusa are also installed here.
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Thirunelli Temple:
Located in a valley beneath a hill called Brahmagiri in the reserve
forest, this temple is often referred to as the ‘Kasi of the south’.
The temple is dedicated by Brahma to Vishnu in the form of Chatturbhuja. A
little away from this temple is the mountain spring called Papanasini
which literally means the destroyer of all sins. It is believed that a dip
in the holy water of papanasini will wipe off all sins. Pakshipathalam, an
interesting trekking centre, is seven kilometers away from this temple.
Puthari, Chuttuvilakku,
Navarathri, Sivarathri and Sreekrishna Jayanthi are the
festivals conducted in this temple. The location of this temple has an
enchanting natural beauty. Thirunelli is 66 kilometers away from Kalpetta.
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Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple:
This temple is located about three kilometers east of Mananthavady town.
It is devoted to goddess Durga. Every year, a festival that lasts for 10
days, is celebrated in March-April. Adivasis from all over the district
attend this festival.
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The Maidani Mosque:
This is an important mosque located at Kalpetta.
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Varampatta Mosque:
This important mosque is located at Padinjarethara.
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Church at Sultan
Bathery:
This is an important church of the Jacobite Christians.
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Lourd Church at
Pallikkunnu:
This is a Roman Catholic Church.
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St. Peter’s Church at Meenangadi:
This is an important church of Jacobite Syrian Christians.
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