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Prayers are said to have a miraculous effect in one’s, it reduces tensions and anger thus, Abraham Lincoln said, “I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” You might have visited numerous places in Kerala for adventure and fun but how about visiting the incredible pilgrimage destinations of God’s Own Country and become a bit spiritual during this excursion.

Some of the astounding pilgrimage destinations of Kerala constitute the following:

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor: It is one of the famous pilgrimage destinations of Christians all over India and is situated in Ernakulam district, Kerala. St. Thomas the Apostle of Jesus took project of starting the Christian community in Kerala. He also made a holy church in Malayattoor which is regarded as an international shrine by Vetican. According to the beliefs of people, it is a church where the saint prayer first when he visited Kerala. Some of the chief attractions of the place comprises of Golden Cross- the miraculous cross that appeared when St. Thomas prayer after kneeling on the rock and making cross with his finger on the ground, footprints of St. Thomas, primitive chapel struck by elephants and astonishing water spring.

Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta: Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa Temple is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage destination of Kerala situated in the rocky topography of Western Ghats that grabs the attention of numerous tourists all across the globe. The followers of Ayyappan are called 'Ayyappas' who travel all through the hazardous hills of Neelimala and Karimala to reach the holy temple after suffering the 'Vrutham' (penance) of 41 days. The meeting of Hindu and Muslim gods in the shape of Lord Ayyappa and his reserve Vavar makes the pilgrimage center a symbol of communal harmony without any bars of cast or creed.

Edakkal Caves: Situated just 25kms away from Kalpetta, it is a well known tourist place having a huge religious significance. These caves are naturally made and have numerous breathtaking images and writings of Stone Age among which many are well preserved till today. It is visited by numerous tourists for being a highlighted place due to the meditations of many Jain monks achieving Nirvana. In addition, it is also a magnificent place for site-seeing, trekking and understanding the civilizations of Stone Age.

Price Kerala tours holidaysavail you a mesmerizing chance to have a trip to the pilgrimages of Kerala and be a bit more spiritual religious during this vacations.