Kovalam Pilgrim Centre

The Cave Temple (vizhinjam)

Believed to go back as far as the eight century, the cave temple is located close to the centre of the village, a few yards from harbour road Kerala. Essentially, it is a huge granite boulder with an opening on its side, which is said to lead to an underground cave; but the passage now appears completely blocked. A half finished bas-relief of Shiva appears on the stone on either side of the opening and an idol of Sastha sits at women made offerings of gold at the cave, and a related incident led to the sudden, miraculous closure of the cave mouth is a must see place when out on a pilgrimage tour to Kerala.

Kovil Kadu (Bhagavathi Kshetram)

On a pilgrimage tour to Kerala one should never miss a chance to visit the Kovil Kadu Another temple believed to date from the ninth century this is reachable through a narrow path and is located on rising ground overlooking the sea. The sanctorum, at the centre of a courtyard, holds idols of seven deities. A separate Shiva temple stands a little away. Under the shade of venerable old trees and affording a great view of the Arabian Sea, the old shrine sits at a vantage point, now surrounded by a scattering of tiled and thatched houses.

Ayyappa Temple (Chowara and Poovar)

One of the landmarks of Chowara is this temple perched on a hilltop, overlooking the vast expanses of the sea. The view from the temple is enchanting, with never-ending white sandy beaches and the blue sea in contrast.

Pulinkudi-Azhimala Shiva Temple

Besides a place of worship, this temple is also a scenic spot as it is strategically located on a hill close to the sea and is a must see when out on a pilgrimage tour to Kerala.

Amalothbhava Matha Church

This ancient church is located by the beach. A great location to hear Mass, which is held on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.