Kerala Divya Desam Route Map
Best starting point: Kozhikode (for Thirunavaya) or Thiruvananthapuram (working the route in reverse). Suggested duration: 3-4 days.
Kerala's eleven Divya Desams run roughly north to south along the state. Most travellers base themselves in Kottayam or Chengannur for day 3's cluster, since six of the eleven temples sit close together there.
Divya Desam #2
ThiruvithuvakoduAbhayapradhaya Perumal
Thiruvithuvakodu, Kerala
Divya Desam #3
ThirumoozhikkalamSookthinatha (Lakshmana) Perumal
Thirumoozhikulam, Kerala
Divya Desam #4
ThirukkatkaraiKatkaraswami (Vamanamoorthy) Perumal
Thrikkakara, Kerala
Divya Desam #5
ThirukkodithanamAmruthanarayana Perumal
Thrikkodithanam, Kerala
Divya Desam #6
ThiruvallavazhVallabhaswami Perumal
Thiruvalla, Kerala
Divya Desam #7
ThiruvaranvilaiKuralappan (Parthasarathy) Perumal
Aranmula, Kerala
Divya Desam #8
ThiruchengundrurDevathideva Perumal
Chengannur, Kerala
Divya Desam #9
ThiruppuliyurMaayapiran Perumal
Thripuliyur, Kerala
Divya Desam #10
ThiruvanvandoorPaambanaiyappan Perumal
Thiruvanvandoor, Kerala
Divya Desam #11
ThiruvananthapuramAnanthapadmanabhaswami Perumal
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Day-wise split
Day 1 · 2 temples
Thirunavaya (Malappuram) and Thiruvithuvakodu (Palakkad).
Day 2 · 2 temples
Thirumoozhikkulam and Thrikkakara, both in Ernakulam district.
Day 3 · 6 temples
The Pathanamthitta–Alappuzha cluster: Thrikodithanam, Thiruvalla, Aranmula, Chengannur, Thripuliyur and Thiruvanvandoor sit within a short radius of each other.
Day 4 · 1 temples
Thiruvananthapuram, a longer drive south to Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Map
Timings may change on festival days. Devotees should verify locally before travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Kerala Divya Desam Route Map take?
Suggested duration: 3-4 days. Kerala's eleven Divya Desams run roughly north to south along the state. Most travellers base themselves in Kottayam or Chengannur for day 3's cluster, since six of the eleven temples sit close together there.