What I adore in South Indian culture are the temples .
I specifically acknowledge the Kerala temples .
We live in Palakkad district of Kerala. And it’s topography is defined with hills and mountainous features covering the major part of land with trees and sceanic beauty.
The above picture is one of the temple near my abode.
Kerala temples has this spiritual breathtaking ambience surrounded with scenic beauty that brings in a divine atmosphere comforting the soul of every devotee.
The structural designs of roof tiles and wooden walls and carvings will give those feels of an 18th century built.
In the above picture you can see a beautiful temple pond and that’s my little lady mesmerised with the surrounding.
Temple ponds or kulam ( in Malayalam ) is found in the vicinity of the temple . Mostly reserved for the priests to take a bath before entering the temple.
The priests in these temples are strict and disciplined . Pujas and offerings from devotees are accepted only during special hours.
One time I woke up at 8:00 am and got ready to visit a nearby temple. But it seems I was late and the inside door where the deity is resting was closed.
So if you want to visit a temple in Kerala , get up early by 5:00 am .
The prasadam and payasam / steaming unniappams are offered after a special Pooja is conducted . So patiently wait for the Pooja to end and savour those Prasads.
The Prasad is given on a banana leaf by the priests.
Do remember my above post while you visit one .
Sharing my humble abode of happiness. 